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It’s time to transform. It’s time to globalize solidarity, localize agriculture!
6-Sep-2020 La Via Campesina
Time has come for us to take back control of our food systems and promote local production of our food systems.
Next round of UK-US trade talks to begin on September 8: UK minister
4-Sep-2020 Reuters
Britain has prioritised striking a trade deal with the United States as it seeks to carve out new business relationships around the world following its exit from the European Union, and with it all EU-negotiated trade deals.
Investor-state claims in era of COVID-19 pandemic
4-Sep-2020 International Law Office
With state measures in response to COVID-19 being compounded by an already difficult economic environment for investors, they may have little choice but to challenge those measures.
AFL-CIO chief says union to file labor complaint under USMCA this month
4-Sep-2020 Reuters
The AFL-CIO is planning to file labor complaints against Mexico this month under the new US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement’s labor enforcement mechanism, the US union’s president said.
Cambodia, South Korea wrap up second round of FTA Talks
4-Sep-2020 Khmer Times
Cambodia and South Korea ended the second round of their negotiations on free trade agreement (FTA) today with progress on finished the chapter of trade cooperation and market access and other chapters of the agreement.
Mining companies dominate ISDS treaty-shopping claims from Australian companies
3-Sep-2020 AFTINET
Australia, with its many Bilateral Investment Treaties and FTAs, contributes to a system of treaty shopping by mining companies looking to sue governments over unfavourable decisions.
Indo-Pacific guidelines: Germany’s new China plan
3-Sep-2020 Pledge Times
Berlin wants to diversify its relations, position itself more broadly, conclude further free trade agreements – also in order to no longer be so dependent on Beijing.
Post-Cotonou deal edges closer to the finish line
3-Sep-2020 Euractiv
The long-delayed successor to the Cotonou Agreement between the EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) community appears to be approaching the finish line with a ‘99%’ chance of success this year, according to both sides.
Australian government to review its Bilateral Investment Treaties
3-Sep-2020 Lexology
The Australian Federal Government has announced it is reviewing the bilateral investment treaties (BITs) to which Australia is a party.
Govt focusing on RCEP before looking at other FTAs – Azmin
3-Sep-2020 The Malaysian Reserve
The government is currently focusing on the RCEP negotiations before looking at other FTAs, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Beijing, Tokyo should upgrade investment pact
3-Sep-2020 China Daily
In the context of warming ties between China and Japan, the two countries should launch negotiations on an upgraded bilateral investment agreement as soon as possible, as well as start negotiations for a China-Japan free trade agreement.
EU revolt: Germany threatens to plunge bloc into crisis by rejecting new trade deal
2-Sep-2020 Express
German agriculture minister Julia Klockner said her European counterparts are very sceptical of the agreement because it heaps unneeded pressure on the bloc’s farmers.
Maharashtra govt’s plan to reinvite bids for Dharavi project may hit legal hurdle
2-Sep-2020 The Economic Times
Seclink Technologies, funded by the royal families of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, plans to seek arbitration over the issue under the Bilateral Investment Promotion Protection Agreement.
Low-key EU player’s new job may help sell Mercosur deal
2-Sep-2020 Bloomberg
The late-July selection of veteran EU insider Denis Redonnet as chief trade enforcement officer coincides with the 27-nation bloc’s continuing preparations to vote on its hard-fought — and controversial — draft accord with the Mercosur group.
Farmers impacted by USMCA trade agreement
2-Sep-2020 NBC2
The USMCA trade agreement under President Trump is negatively impacting local farmers, but economists said the agreement assures low priced produce in stores.
Ukraine, Turkey planning to restart talks on FTA – Petrashko
2-Sep-2020 Ukrinform
Ukraine and Turkey are planning to restart protracted negotiations and find a mutually beneficial solution to a free trade area.
Pacific trade agreement opponents to have their say
2-Sep-2020 Parliament of Australia
Australian, Tongan and Fijian opponents to a new Pacific trade agreement will give evidence at a parliamentary hearing.
Zimbabwe is offering land back to BIPPAs and black farmers. Betrayal or the law? Here are the facts
2-Sep-2020 The Zimbabwe Mail
There are only two types of farmers that can be compensated for both land and improvements on farms. On of them is farmers whose land was protected by Bilateral Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements.
Climate protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal
1-Sep-2020 Euractiv
A protest against the planned EU-Mercosur trade agreement was held on 28 August, with the participating groups citing the incompatibilities of the EU’s climate ambitions with actions taken by the Brazilian government.
Barrick to appeal lost challenge over PNG mining rights
1-Sep-2020 Reuters
Barrick Gold Corp has lost a court challenge in Papua New Guinea over rights to a highlands gold mine and intends to appeal to the country’s Supreme Court.