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S. Korea to proactively address Trump-related uncertainties, upgrade FTAs
15-Nov-2024 Korea Herald
South Korea plans to proactively address global trade changes, especially those related to the new US administration. The country aims to upgrade existing trade pacts, diversify its trade portfolio, and secure new FTAs.
Kenya-US Trade Deal: How Donald Trump’s win affects Ruto’s Govt STIP agreement with America
14-Nov-2024 Tuko
Trump could delay the conclusion of the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership introduced by Biden, calling for fresh talks incorporating his 2020 FTA.
Nigeria, Ethiopia, others endorse AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol
14-Nov-2024 The whistler.
The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to upholding the digital trade protocol to boost investment, export, and economic reforms.
Russia reaffirms commitment to free trade zone with North African countries, including Morocco
14-Nov-2024 Yabiladi
Russia is preparing agreements on a free trade zone with Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. That’s the whole of North Africa.
Poland’s agriculture ministry records ’reservations’ over Mercosur deal
14-Nov-2024 Euronews
As a deal looms by the end of the year, Poland’s agriculture ministry has published a statement where it registers reservations over the Mercosur agreement. It should please France which leads the opposition to the deal.
Farmers balk at prospect of EU-Mercosur free trade deal
14-Nov-2024 Euronews
The trade agreement could get the green light next week’s G20 summit in Brazil, but the prospect has triggered discontent among farmers.
Prabowo sees no problem in Indonesia’s BRICS, OECD, CPTPP ambitions
14-Nov-2024 Jakarta Globe
Thailand-South Korea economic partnership agreement nears completion
14-Nov-2024 The Nation
Thailand and South Korea aim to finalize an economic partnership agreement (EPA) next year to further boost trade and investment. The EPA is expected to be signed during the 36th APEC summit in South Korea.
PH, Chile report progress on free trade talks
14-Nov-2024 Manila Standard
The Philippines and Chile concluded their 2nd Joint Economic Committee (JEC) meeting, focusing on strengthening economic ties. They explored the potential for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to boost trade and investment in areas like services, innovation, R&D, and education.
EU-Mercosur trade deal likely to fail both consumers and farmers on sustainability goals
13-Nov-2024 BEUC
The deal is likely to fail to safeguard consumer interests and align with the EU’s sustainability goals.
Climate Hypocrisy ahead of G20: New report exposes the dangers of Milei’s climate-wrecking economic reforms and why the EU-Mercosur trade deal should finally be dropped
13-Nov-2024 CAN Europe
A new report uncovers the climate-wrecking economic shock plans by Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei, and how the EU-Mercosur trade deal risks fueling Argentina’s social-ecological crisis and climate-breakdown.
Iran MPs pass bill on free trade agreement with Syria
13-Nov-2024 IRNA
Iranian lawmakers have passed the outlines and details of a bill amending the appendix to the free trade agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Syrian Arab Republic.
UK nears free trade agreement with Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia
13-Nov-2024 BNN Bloomberg
The UK is in the final stages of negotiating a free trade agreement with a group of oil-rich Middle Eastern nations including Saudi Arabia.
French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports
13-Nov-2024 ABC
French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods.
EU, Mercosur eye early-December trade deal — to France’s dismay
13-Nov-2024 Politico
Even as farmers protest, France will find it hard to stop the deal with South America.
The EU says it won’t renew a fishing agreement with Senegal criticized by many in the country
13-Nov-2024 AP
Many local fishermen say they can’t compete with the foreign industrial trawlers and barely catch enough fish to make a living.
Russia reaffirms commitment to FTA between India & EEU
13-Nov-2024 MSN
Russia and India are committed to strengthening their economic ties, including finalizing a Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and India. Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade and address trade imbalances.
Kenya terminates Bilateral Investment Treaty with the Netherlands
13-Nov-2024 SOMO
The government of Kenya has officially terminated its bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with the Netherlands, marking a significant win for economic justice and environmental protection.
Vietnam expands FTA network
12-Nov-2024 Vietnam+
Vietnam has signed and implemented 17 Free Trade Agreements and is negotiating two more.
Poland files request to overturn GreenX’s arbitration award
12-Nov-2024 Market Screener
GreenX Metals Ltd announced that Poland has filed a request to set aside an arbitration award related to a successful claim by GreenX under the Australia-Poland bilateral investment treaty.