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Logjam in negotiations between India and EFTA on free trade deal
19-Dec-2023 Hindustan Times
Switzerland has expressed concerns in the latest negotiations on provisions related to mobility of Indian professionals and intellectual property rights. The four members of EFTA – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – have pushed for finalisation of the proposed Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) so that it can be signed before India begins the process for conducting a general election in 2024
AGOA – time to lock in a long-term renewal for the benefit of Africa and the US
19-Dec-2023 Tralac Newsletter
Since May 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has provided duty-free access for a broad range of products from eligible African countries to markets in the United States (US). Since the current arrangement expires in September 2025, we take this opportunity to provide an update on AGOA.
Indonesia optimistic IEAEU-FTA negotiations can be completed in 2024
19-Dec-2023 Antara News
Indonesia is optimistic that negotiations of the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (IEAEU-FTA) can be completed in 2024 following the agreement on the Intellectual Property (IP) chapter.
China, Honduras make further progress on bilateral FTA negotiations
19-Dec-2023 Global Times
China and Honduras held the third round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday and Tuesday in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, completing negotiations for an early harvest arrangement.
Daya Laxmi: “Free Trade Agreements affect and victimize peasant groups”
19-Dec-2023 Capire
Women from all around the world organize the struggle against capitalism and neoliberalism. In the South Asia region, these forces—in the form of free trade agreements (FTA)—play a huge role in the impoverishment of peasants and women in rural and urban areas.
EU and Kenya sign ’historic’ partnership to boost investment, trade
19-Dec-2023 France 24
Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.
Algeria joins Guided Trade Initiative to boost pan-Africa trade
19-Dec-2023 Xinhua
Algeria’s Minister of Trade and Export Promotion Tayeb Zitouni declared on Saturday his country’s accession to the guided trade initiative as part of its effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.
Overview of the implications for developing countries/LDCs of the JSI E-commerce text (Revision 5)
18-Dec-2023
Developing countries and least developed countries (LDCs) face growing pressure to participate in and adopt the outcomes of plurilateral negotiations on electronic commerce.
Ukraine terminates agreement with Belarus on investment protection
18-Dec-2023 Ukrinform
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft law to terminate the Ukrainian-Belarusian intergovernmental agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments.
India, Oman may finalise details of free trade agreement soon
18-Dec-2023 Firstpost
According to a top government official, India and Oman are anticipated to wrap up discussions for a comprehensive free trade deal soon, with the goal of enhancing bilateral trade.
Countries risk ’paying polluters’ billions to regulate for climate: UN expert
15-Dec-2023 France 24
An "explosion" of multibillion-dollar claims by fossil fuel and extractive firms through shadowy investment tribunals is blocking action on climate and nature.
LNG firm’s $20-billion lawsuit against Canada exposes NAFTA’s toxic legacy
15-Dec-2023 Canada’s National Observer
A company launched a record-breaking NAFTA lawsuit against Canada — confirming the dire threat that investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) poses to bold climate action.
Armenia government approves EAEU-Iran free trade agreement
15-Dec-2023 News.am
At its Cabinet meeting, the Armenian government approved the signing of the agreement on free trade between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran.
Why is Biden endorsing corporate colonialism in Honduras?
15-Dec-2023 LPE Project
The stakes for Honduras are not simply the billions of dollars otherwise destined for health, housing, and education. They are the very existence of Crawfish Rock: the past and future of the families who have inhabited the island for centuries.
Ukraine, Türkiye ready to ratify FTA
15-Dec-2023 Ukrinform
The governments of Ukraine and Türkiye are ready to ratify the Free Trade Agreement in early 2024.
Enhanced UK-Switzerland FTA negotiations: Update December 2023
15-Dec-2023 UK Government
Update on the third round of negotiations for an enhanced UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement.
Jamaica signs Samoa Agreement
15-Dec-2023 Jamaica Observer
The Jamaican Government signed the Samoa Agreement at the headquarters of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) in Brussels, Belgium.
EU & Chile finalise key trade agreement amid global challenges
15-Dec-2023 Fibre2fashion
These agreements, seen as crucial amid global challenges, aim to enhance EU-Chile cooperation in tackling supply chain issues, securing critical raw materials.
Biden should abolish secretive corporate tribunals that bypass the law
13-Dec-2023 The Nation
A legal regime known as investor-state dispute settlements erode environmental regulation and increase fossil fuel industry profits.
Mexico must stand up to agribusiness oligopolies on GM corn ban
13-Dec-2023 Inequality.org
US and Canadian civil society groups are denouncing their own governments’ efforts, driven by the agribusiness industry, to repeal Mexico’s proposed ban on genetically modified corn.