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The EU-Mercosur joint instrument fails to pass the EU’s own sustainability tests
6-Apr-2023 E3G
A recent leak of the European Commission’s additional instrument of the EU-Mercosur trade deal fails to meet the criteria outlined in the Commission’s own Trade and Sustainable Development review.
EU’s green regulations drive ’reasonable’ demand amid global decarbonization: German biz lobby chief
6-Apr-2023 The Korea Times
The CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, also called for Seoul and Brussels to launch the renegotiation process for the Korea-EU free trade agreement to reflect changes in green regulations.
$10.775 billion claim filed against Government of Honduras
6-Apr-2023 Prospera
US investors Honduras Próspera Inc. and its affiliates filed claims with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes against the State of Honduras.
German business calls for renegotiation of China investment agreement
6-Apr-2023 Euractiv
The Federation of German Industry effectively called for a renegotiation of the frozen EU-China investment deal in a somewhat surprising statement.
US trade chief Tai defends pursuit of non-traditional trade deals
6-Apr-2023 Reuters
US Trade Representative argued her approach of working to ease non-tariff barriers is better for workers, supply chains and the U.S. ability to compete with China.
Coffee growers of El Salvador favor FTA with China
6-Apr-2023 Prensa Latina
The coffee sector in El Salvador has very favorable expectations about a Free Trade Agreement in denial with the People’s Republic of China, sources from the sector said.
Future free trade agreement with Indonesia creates new opportunities for Kazakhstan’s businesses
6-Apr-2023 The Astana Times
The first round of negotiations on the conclusion of a free trade agreement between the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia began on April 3, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Trade and Integration reported.
US agenda revealed at IPEF talks in Bali
5-Apr-2023 AFTINET
The summaries of US inputs at the recent Bali round of negotiations for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) reveal US pressure of the other 13 states to adopt US standards.
Carbon tax hurdle looms over India-UK FTA talks
5-Apr-2023 Mint
India’s proposed free trade agreement with the UK could face a major roadblock, as the latter is considering imposing a carbon tax akin to the European Union’s policy, which proposes to levy steep tariffs on imports with higher carbon footprints.
EU seeks to conclude Australian free-trade deal the summer
5-Apr-2023 Bloomberg
The European Union is seeking to conclude a free-trade agreement with Australia by the summer, even as the two sides still need to work through some of the more contentious issues.
‘Chile is looking to include digital services as well in trade agreement with India’: Alex Wetzig
5-Apr-2023 The Indian Express
Following the recent agreement between Chile and India for cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors, Chile is looking to expand its trade basket with India, Alex Wetzig, Secretary General, Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Singapore and EU sign digital trade agreement
4-Apr-2023 ASEAN Briefing
Singapore and the EU signed a digital trade agreement in February, making it the fifth of its kind signed by the city-state.
How Clive Palmer is suing Australia for $300 billion with the help of an obscure legal clause (and Christian Porter)
4-Apr-2023 The Conversation
Australian business figure Clive Palmer is suing the Australian government for almost A$300 billion in an international tribunal, having lost a case against the Western Australian government he took all the way to the High Court.
Pacific trade deal ‘will make mockery of UK’s climate ambitions’
4-Apr-2023 The Guardian
CPTPP membership will result in more deforestation and endanger animal welfare, say campaigners.
Bangladesh minister hopeful of preferential trade deal with Indonesia
4-Apr-2023 Fibre2Fashion
Bangladesh commerce minister recently expressed hope to Indonesia that both the countries would soon sign a preferential trade agreement.
Vietnam, Israel conclude FTA negotiations
4-Apr-2023 Vietnam Express International
Vietnam and Israel announced the conclusion of negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA), creating a premise for the two countries to sign the deal right this year.
This CPTPP trade deal will hurt the climate, and for what?
3-Apr-2023 The Sunday Times
Britain is waving through an agreement with minimal benefit and greater risks, from palm oil to emissions.
Korea, Ecuador begin new round of talks for bilateral trade deal
3-Apr-2023 The Korea Times
Korea and Ecuador began their ninth round of talks on the establishment of a bilateral free trade deal.
Australia looks to India for wide market for lithium export
3-Apr-2023 The Hindu
Australia is the world’s biggest exporter of lithium with most of it going to China, which dominates the lithium-ion battery production market.
Costa Rica will negotiate a free trade agreement with Israel
3-Apr-2023 bitfinance
The Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica, Manuel Tovar, and the Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel, Nir Barkart, signed a memorandum of understanding on free trade.