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Policy brief on digital trade

15-Apr-2022 Seattle to Brussels Network

The “digital trade agenda” would see the ability of governments to regulate big tech in the public interest severely curtailed.

Climate change expert report warns that ISDS can block climate action

6-Apr-2022 AFTINET

For the first time, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that climate action is being jeopardised by trade agreements which give global corporations the right to sue governments.

Negotiations to begin on US Indo-Pacific trade pact, but more details needed

1-Apr-2022 AFTINET

It remains unclear as to whether the agreement will be legally binding, whether it will contain dispute resolution mechanisms, and whether it will be an ‘all in’ agreement or allow parties to choose what they sign up to.

‘Renewable’ energy in Tunisia: an unjust transition

1-Apr-2022 TNI

Following the principles set out in the ECT, the EU is seeking to deepen liberalization in order to standardize the Tunisian legislative framework through FTA negotiations.

The conflict between traditional miners in Marmato and Canadian transnational mining companies: Another ISDS dispute over natural resources in Colombia

31-Mar-2022 IISD

In Marmato, the foreign investment promotion and protection system facilitated the transformation of the traditional small-scale mining regime into a transnational large-scale mining regime.

The powers pushing for a planet-wrecking trade deal

28-Mar-2022 Friends of the Earth Europe

This report exposes the corporations most eagerly and successfully lobbying for the EU-Mercosur trade deal – a deal designed to increase profits at the expense of climate, biodiversity, health and indigenous rights.

In risky move, UK signals it may scrap Northern Ireland trade rules

17-May-2022 The New York Times

The decision sets Britain on a collision course with the European Union, 18 months after a trade deal that was meant to have completed Brexit.

Europe edging closer to withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty

17-May-2022 Euractiv

More European Union countries have shown signs of impatience with the ongoing reform of the Energy Charter Treaty, which critics say impedes efforts to phase out fossil fuels, according to leaked diplomatic cables.

Singapore and the Pacific Alliance ink agreement to strengthen economic ties

17-May-2022 The Straits Times

The PA-Singapore Joint Work Plan builds on the PA-Singapore Free Trade Agreement and the PA-Singapore Joint Declaration.

Ukraine, Moldova to renew FTA agreement

16-May-2022 Ukrinform

Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova will renew a Free Trade Area agreement despite the war.

DTI bats for two more major trade deals

16-May-2022 Manila Bulletin

Aside from the Philippines’ pending accession to the mega free trade deal RCEP, the government is also strongly pushing for the country’s participation in the CPTPP and the Indo Pacific Economic Framework.

Malaysia touts trade access as US Indo-Pacific plan only a ’good beginning’

16-May-2022 Reuters

Malaysia views US President Joe Biden’s proposed Indo-Pacific economic bloc as a welcome initiative but sees a bigger immediate opportunity in selling its access to a China-led trade pact.

From the movements

Policy brief on digital trade

Climate change expert report warns that ISDS can block climate action

Negotiations to begin on US Indo-Pacific trade pact, but more details needed

‘Renewable’ energy in Tunisia: an unjust transition

The conflict between traditional miners in Marmato and Canadian transnational mining companies: Another ISDS dispute over natural resources in Colombia

The powers pushing for a planet-wrecking trade deal

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In risky move, UK signals it may scrap Northern Ireland trade rules

Europe edging closer to withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty

Singapore and the Pacific Alliance ink agreement to strengthen economic ties

Ukraine, Moldova to renew FTA agreement

DTI bats for two more major trade deals

Malaysia touts trade access as US Indo-Pacific plan only a ’good beginning’

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