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Congress could consider CAFTA-DR changes
26-Jul-2022 ST&R
A recent report lays out several changes that lawmakers could consider to the CAFTA-DR free trade agreement between the US and six Latin American countries, but as yet there is no clear path forward on any such measures in Congress.
EU launches new legal moves against UK over N. Ireland
25-Jul-2022 France 24
The European Commission launched four new legal proceedings against Britain over London’s failure to implement Brexit divorce terms to govern trade with Northern Ireland.
US to host virtual meeting on Tuesday of Indo-Pacific trade, economic ministers
25-Jul-2022 Reuters
President Joe Biden, who launched the IPEF in May on a trip to Tokyo, wants to use it as a way to raise environmental, labor and other standards across Asia.
100+ civil society groups ask White House for transparency in IPEF deal
25-Jul-2022 Public Citizen
Public, congressional input is essential to prevent another TPP.
China, Nicaragua begin talks for FTA; textile trade may get boost
25-Jul-2022 Fibre2Fashion
China and Nicaragua are moving ahead for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) and have formally established a bilateral intergovernmental economic and trade cooperation mechanism.
S. Korea, China discuss FTA expansion into service, investment
24-Jul-2022 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea and China held talks on bolstering cooperation in service and investment fields under their bilateral free trade agreement, Seoul’s trade ministry said.
AfCFTA: Inconclusive rules of origin, trade in services delay commencement –NAC
23-Jul-2022 Sun News Online
The NAC scribe said it has been acknowledged that the gains from AfCFTA will only materialise through comprehensive and sustainable implementation focused on outcomes,...
Time is ripe for India to explore trade deal with AfCFTA: Commerce Secy
22-Jul-2022 Business Standard
AfCFTA brings together the 55 countries of the African Union and eight regional economic communities to create a single market for the continent, with an aim to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent
Tunisian employers call for a free trade agreement between Tunisia and Algeria
22-Jul-2022 Econostrum
The Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) is campaigning for the signing of a free trade and free movement agreement between Tunisia and Algeria.
U.S., Kenya launch non-tariff trade and investment partnership talks
22-Jul-2022 Reuters
Kenya exported $685.1 million worth of goods to the United States in 2021, of which more than 75% entered duty free under AGOA, according to the Congressional Research Service
A new model bilateral investment treaty for African states
22-Jul-2022 JDSupra
The model BIT aims to balance two objectives: the attraction of foreign direct investment to African states and the promotion of sustainable development.
China, S Korea made substantial progress for 2nd phase FTA talk: MOFCOM
22-Jul-2022 Global Times
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday that China and South Korea have made substantial progress in second-phase China-South Korea FTA talks.
India-UK trade talks on track: Commerce ministry official
22-Jul-2022 The Hindu
Political uncertainties in the United Kingdom have not impacted the ongoing talks regarding the Free Trade Agreement that is expected to be signed by Diwali this year.
Is investor-state dispute settlement an appropriate forum for the resolution of investment disputes arising from armed conflicts? Part 2: the quest to find a just and equitable remedy
21-Jul-2022 OpinioJuris
ISDS is an unsuitable forum for the just resolution of investment disputes founded on the consequences of armed conflict.
Is investor-state dispute settlement an appropriate forum for the resolution of investment disputes arising from armed conflicts? Part 1: normative conflicts and consequences
21-Jul-2022 OpinioJuris
Unsatisfyingly, ISDS permits international investment law to exist in a vacuum that enables those tasked with adjudicating disputes to turn a blind eye to international humanitarian law norms.
FTA between Iran-EAEU to be inked within next three months
21-Jul-2022 Mehr
An official with the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran said that Free Trade Agreement between Iran and Eurasian Economic Union will be inked within next three months.
US, Canada demand trade dispute talks over Mexican energy policies
21-Jul-2022 Reuters
The United States and Canada demanded dispute settlement talks with Mexico under a North American trade deal, charging that Mexican energy policies were discriminatory and "undermine" international firms and cross-border supplies.
South American Mercosur bloc, Singapore conclude trade pact talks
21-Jul-2022 Reuters
South American trade bloc Mercosur concluded talks on a trade pact with Singapore, Brazil’s Economy and Foreign Affairs Ministries said.
UK kicks off talks on new Israeli trade deal to boost services sector
21-Jul-2022 The National
Negotiations on a new trade deal with Israel are set to begin as the UK looks to boost its services industry.
US says Mexico energy policy violates trade deal; opens dispute
20-Jul-2022 Bloomberg
Biden team requests dispute-settlement talks under USMCA deal. USTR argues Mexico’s favoring of state utility breaks pact.