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PPPs and ISDS: A risky combination
23-Sep-2020 CCSI
It appears that investors are using investment treaties in ways that can significantly frustrate government efforts to effectively and adequately regulate public private partnerships in the public interest.
Kenya offers EAC partners seat in UK trade deal talks
23-Sep-2020 The Star
Kenya has welcomed its neighbours in negotiating fora post-Brexit trade deal with the UK for a duty and quota-free market.
EFTA-Ecuador FTA enters into force 1 November 2020
23-Sep-2020 International Trade Compliance Update
On 21 September 2020, the Federal Customs Administration announced that the EFTA-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 1 November 2020.
Indonesia: IA-CEPA - Impact on data localization and offshore data transfers in Indonesia
23-Sep-2020 Baker Mckenzie
This article focuses on the treatment of electronic systems and data, such as data localization and personal data protection In Indonesia due to the IA-CEPA.
Liz Truss hails ‘productive’ fourth round of UK-US trade talks
23-Sep-2020 City AM
British trade secretary said the UK and US had made “significant” progress in reaching a trade deal after wrapping up a “productive” fourth round of talks.
Taiwan president calls for investment agreement with EU
23-Sep-2020 Taiwan News
At the first-ever European Union Investment Forum held in Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen called for the opening of negotiations for an investment agreement with the EU.
EU FTA study on the cards
23-Sep-2020 Bangkok Post
The Trade Negotiations Department is scheduled to propose a study of the long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU and present the outcome of public hearings on the pact’s impact to the commerce minister by the middle of next month.
Africa trade pact negotiators to fast-track e-commerce talks
22-Sep-2020 Bloomberg
The digital trade, e-commerce talks that were to have been part of phase 3 will now take place alongside phase 2 negotiations
Key EU states worry South America trade pact may hurt Amazon
22-Sep-2020 AP
EU countries remained divided on whether to approve a preliminary free trade deal with South American countries because of concerns related to the Amazon deforestation and the respect of European standards.
Business groups warn ’clock is ticking’ for Canada-UK trade deal
22-Sep-2020 CBC
According to Canadian International Trade Minister’s office, officials now are working toward a "transitional agreement" to minimize disruptions for businesses and workers.
Nigeria set to ratify AfCFTA agreement – Minister
22-Sep-2020 Premium Times
Nigeria is currently in the process of ensuring the ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, the minister of trade, Niyi Adebayo, said.
Can Cambodia fill the gap left by EU sanctions with China FTA?
22-Sep-2020 Nikkei Asian Review
As China’s hard-handed diplomacy deepens its rifts with not only the U.S. and Australia, but also a previously friendly Europe, Cambodia has drawn attention as an example of how smaller countries can navigate the growing global divide.
Pakistan seeks to boost trade with Sri Lanka to US$ 2 billion
22-Sep-2020 Colombo Page
The High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo held the first virtual business forum in collaboration with Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) to enhance awareness regarding trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.
Neoliberal obesity and coronavirus in Mexico
21-Sep-2020 Al Jazeera
American capital brought high rates of chronic disease to Mexico which has led to a surging COVID-19 death toll.
US tells Kenya to publicly support Israel or forget free trade deal
21-Sep-2020 The East African
The US indicates that the deal with Kenya should, with respect to commercial partnerships, discourage actions that prejudice or discourage business between the US and Israel.
Unions insist they must be consulted on trade deals
21-Sep-2020 The News
Unions in the UK, Australia and New Zealand have joined forces to call for decent jobs and workers’ rights to be protected under any deals on trade.
France says opposes EU-Mercosur trade deal over deforestation concerns
21-Sep-2020 Euractiv
France remains opposed to a free trade deal in its current proposed form between the EU and South American countries due to “major” concerns about deforestation in the region, the government said.
We must defeat the US trade deal
21-Sep-2020 Open Democracy
Food standards, the price of medicine and climate action are on the slab in the biggest assault on Britain’s sovereignty in modern history.
Ukraine, Turkey restart free trade agreement talks
21-Sep-2020 MENAFN
The next round of talks for a free trade agreement between Ukraine and Turkey is scheduled for mid-October.
UK FTA could be on horizon
21-Sep-2020 Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia and the UK have vowed to boost their bilateral trade as the Kingdom looks to establish a bilateral free trade agreement with the country.