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Remove trade barriers to increase per capita income, IMF tells African leaders
9-Oct-2023 The Cable
Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), says African governments must remove trade barriers to increase the continent’s per capita income.
As China seeks to supercharge energy deals in Middle East, Qatar eyes benefits of a free-trade agreement
9-Oct-2023 South China Morning Post
Six Middle Eastern countries, comprising the Gulf Cooperation Council, have been seeking a free-trade deal with China for nearly 20 years.
Kenya and US in advance talks on AGOA extension as exports soar to Sh50b
9-Oct-2023 People Daily
Kenya and the United States are in advanced talks to extend the African Growth Opportunity Act (Agoa) for another 10 years.
British delegation to start next round of India-UK FTA talks on Monday
9-Oct-2023 The Tribune
Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors like IT, and healthcare in UK market.
Another Canadian mining company claims compensation against Tanzania
6-Oct-2023 The Citizen
Another Canadian mining company, Montero Mining & Exploration has confirmed a date for the hearing of an investment dispute where it is claiming a Sh168 billion (C$90m) compensation against the United Republic of Tanzania.
Kenya, US finalizing new trade deal
6-Oct-2023 The Kenyan Wall Street
Kenya and the United States are finalizing a new trade agreement. President William Ruto and his US counterpart, Joe Biden agreed to expedite the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement.
United States and Kenya to hold second negotiating round under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
6-Oct-2023 USTR
The United States and Kenya will hold a second in-person round under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) in Washington, DC, from October 4-7, 2023.
The EU’s extractive trade policies in Tunisia contribute to migration
6-Oct-2023 Aljazeera
If the EU really wants to address what it calls a ‘migration crisis’, it needs to rethink how it trades with the rest of the world.
US, Mexico resolve labor probe at Grupo Yazaki auto parts plant in Mexico
6-Oct-2023 Reuters
The US and Mexico have resolved a labor complaint under a regional trade deal at a Grupo Yazaki auto parts factory in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, both governments said
BC, Ottawa officials applaud decision on US softwood lumber duties
6-Oct-2023 CBC
Officials in Ottawa and British Columbia have welcomed a ruling under the North American Free Trade Agreement, saying it found elements of the United States’ calculation of softwood lumber duties are inconsistent with that country’s own law.
India, UAE discuss bilateral investment treaty
6-Oct-2023 Mint
India and the UAE discussed a bilateral investment treaty that could see the UAE invest in India’s renewable energy, health, semiconductor and asset monetisation sectors.
EU-Mercosur agree to work at faster pace on trade deal, sources say
6-Oct-2023 Reuters
New rounds are scheduled on a weekly basis, through video conferences and in-person meetings, and then chief negotiators will meet in Brasilia on Oct. 30 to take stock of progress made.
Pakistan seeks early implementation of free trade agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council
6-Oct-2023 Arab News
Pakistan called for early implementation of a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
India-UK Free Trade Agreement to be signed by month-end
6-Oct-2023 Financial Express
The much-awaited India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to be signed by both countries by month-end here, with all outstanding issues having been resolved.
Malaysian PM in Abu Dhabi for talks on free trade pact
6-Oct-2023 Arab News
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in the UAE for a two-day state visit aimed at striking a free trade deal.
S. Korea, UAE hold formal talks for free trade deal
4-Oct-2023 Yonhap
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have launched formal negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, Seoul’s industry ministry said.
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak seek UK/US trade pact before 2024 elections
3-Oct-2023 Politico
Leaked US proposals cover thorny issues including agriculture, but not market access.
7 reasons to stop the EU-Mercosur trade deal
3-Oct-2023 Friends of the Earth Europe
Friends of the Earth Europe compiled 7 reasons why the EU-Mercosur is a toxic deal that we must stop now.
Canadian cattle groups say ’no’ to UK’s entry into CPTPP
3-Oct-2023 Farmers Weekly
The Canadian meat industry has launched a campaign demanding its government block the UK’s accession to a new trans-Pacific trade deal unless it accepts imports of Canadian hormone-fed beef.
India’s FTA negotiations with UK may hit a roadblock
3-Oct-2023 Hindustan Times
Indian industries are unwilling to offer import duty concessions to British manufacturers without London allowing easier mobility for Indian professionals, people aware of the matter said.