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Understanding digital services taxes

The US has raised a dispute about the imposition of this tax under “nondiscrimination” provisions of the US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement, alleging that these taxes are targeted at US companies.
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Soybeans: China’s new bargaining chip in trade war with US?

While US officials express expectations of meaningful progress in the next round of trade talks, analysts suggest soybeans are poised to become a key bargaining chip for China in upcoming negotiations, and a comprehensive deal may not be easily signed.

PH seeks to update trade deal with Japan

The Philippines is looking to revive discussions to update the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, in a bid to widen market access for local agricultural products.

China to speed up zero-tariff trade pact with Kenya

Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, said the two countries will work together to ensure Kenyans start benefiting as soon as possible from the deal. In 2023, China was Kenya’s largest source of imports, valued at approximately Sh459 billion.

India, US agree not to seek info on source code

Selling of products and services by US companies in India is likely to get easier with the two countries renegotiating a trade deal, with focus on facilitating digital trade.
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