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The Argentina-US trade agreement turns the RIGI into a mega investment protection treaty
The agreement, which still has to be approved by the Argentine Congress, will give the Incentives Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) a central role, converting it into a mechanism to satisfy the appetites of US corporations.
MEPs push back on Commission over Western Sahara in EU–Morocco trade
MEPs from across the political spectrum sharply criticised the European Commission over its handling of EU-Morocco trade relations covering occupied Western Sahara, raising concerns over legality, transparency and an apparent disregard for Parliament’s role.
Adding fuel to the climate crisis: the EU-Mercosur agreement
This publication provides an overview of the consequences of the EUMercosur agreement in relation to deforestation, environmental destruction and climate change.
Empowerment or exploitation? The false promise of a women-inclusive trade deal
The Canada-Indonesia trade deal’s “women-inclusive” label masks a neoliberal agenda that benefits Canadian corporations more than Indonesian women. It exploits feminist language to legitimize market expansion, while reinforcing structural inequalities—especially the burden of unpaid care work on women—and enabling corporate power through costly investor rights (ISDS). True gender justice requires systemic change, not just market inclusion.
Deals made under repealed tariffs should be reconsidered
The US Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the tariffs is yet another reason for countries like Indonesia to be wary of ratifying these deals negotiated with the Trump administration.
