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Analysis of the UK’s draft FTA for the EU-UK relationship
3-Jun-2020 Trade Justice Movement
The UK’s draft FTA is analysed here in terms of what it would mean for the UK and for trade justice.
America seeks easy access in new trade pact with Kenya
3-Jun-2020 Business Daily
Through the reciprocal trade deal, the US government is seeking unfettered entry for its companies into nearly all segments of Kenya’s economy including the heavily guarded ones.
Post-Brexit trade talks resume but little sign of breakthrough
3-Jun-2020 Ouest France
Trade negotiators from the UK and the EU embarked on a fourth round of post-Brexit negotiations, but no-one in London or Brussels expects a breakthrough this week.
Coronavirus halts PTA bid for months
2-Jun-2020 The Financial Express
The signing of preferential trade agreements with Nepal, Bhutan and Indonesia has been delayed for months as the economy is battling the global COVID-19 fallout, officials have said.
EAEU, Egypt to step up FTA talks
2-Jun-2020 Belta
A number of chapters have already been drafted; some others are nearing completion; the remaining chapters are still under expert evaluation.
Trade officials to discuss Australia-UK free trade deal within weeks
2-Jun-2020 Sky
Australia is beginning to hold formal talks with the UK over its first post-Brexit free trade agreement.
Agreement concerning amendment to mainland and Macao closer economic partnership arrangement (CEPA) agreement on trade in services takes effect
2-Jun-2020 Macau Hub
The agreement concerning amendment to the CEPA agreement on trade in services, which was signed on 20 November 2019, went into force on 1 June 2020.
Like NAFTA, successor trade deal lacks US worker protections
2-Jun-2020 Noozhawk
NAFTA and other trade deals have been a disaster for American workers. Unregulated global trade consequences have led to worldwide criminal-level labor exploitation.
China halts some US farm imports, threatening trade deal
2-Jun-2020 Bloomberg
Chinese government officials told major state-run agricultural companies to pause purchases of some American farm goods including soybeans as Beijing evaluates the ongoing escalation of tensions with the US over Hong Kong.
Corporate lawsuits could devastate poor countries grappling with Covid-19
2-Jun-2020 In These Times
Wealthy corporations may use trade courts to keep public health measures from cutting into their profits.
Trumping the US; China could join the CPTPP
2-Jun-2020 Politik
As political and trade tensions with the United States rise, and its image as a global leader is tarnished by riots, China has indicated it could join the CPTPP which New Zealand belongs to.
German firms call for PH, EU trade agreement
2-Jun-2020 The Manila Times
German companies on Monday called for the resumption of the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Union (Euphfta).
RCEP countries woo India back to drawing board with ‘flexible package’
2-Jun-2020 The HIndu Business Line
To urge India back to the negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), its 15 member countries have offered New Delhi the option of deferring commitments related to opening up its market.
India, US could strike a ’smaller’ trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy
1-Jun-2020 Economic Times
India and the US could strike a “smaller” trade deal in the coming weeks, India’s ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said.
Singapore: Russia’s new gateway to Southeast Asia?
1-Jun-2020 OZY
A new free trade agreement with Singapore is giving Moscow unprecedented access to Southeast Asian markets.
Trade war: UK government blasted for ’unacceptable’ aspect of US trade negotiations
29-May-2020 Express
The UK Department for International Trade has been blasted for its claims that the UK has enough trading clout to assert itself in US trade talks, amid concerns.
Norway expects substantial progress in FTA talks with China
29-May-2020 China Daily
Though the COVID-19 outbreak has led to delays in bilateral negotiations, major progress on the China-Norway free trade agreement is expected to be made this year, a senior Norwegian official said.
Nissan settles dispute with Tamil Nadu over unpaid dues - sources
29-May-2020 Reuters
As part of the settlement, the Japanese automaker is expected to receive between $185 million and $238 million, two sources aware of the matter said.
US-Kenya FTA could undermine “developmental” policies in Africa
29-May-2020 SUNS
By harmonizing Kenya’s trade policies in accordance with the US trade policies and domestic laws, Nairobi seems ready to surrender its policy space once and for all.
Indonesia continue 30th round of RCEP negotiations
29-May-2020 Dagang Yuk
In the middle of a global pandemic Covid-19, Indonesia intensifies the stalled negotiations of the 30th round Negotiations of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) held by the virtual, this May.