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How to protect the NHS in a post-Brexit trade deal with the US
3-Dec-2019 The Conversation
There are two solutions to this impending problem, which most political parties could agree to if they are truly committed to protecting the NHS.
How the West could drive Cambodia further into China’s clutches
3-Dec-2019 South China Morning Post
Hun Sen’s regime to discuss free-trade deal with China amid EU and US threats to end trade privileges over Cambodia’s human rights record. But there has been growing resentment in Cambodia over Chinese investment.
Wobbling RCEP gives greater leeway for India-USA trade agreement – analysis
3-Dec-2019 Eurasia Review
India opted out of RCEP and now it is Japan, who follows suit. After a long 7 years intensive negotiation among ASEAN 10 + 6 for the world biggest trade block to reign Asia-Pacific region and a challenge to TPP, RCEP is in tailspin before launching. The reason is China’s over-influence in the block.
RCEP freeze continues, India, Japan make no progress on sticky bilateral issues
3-Dec-2019 The Print
India and Japan did not make any tangible progress on some of the sticky issues facing both sides, mainly on a breakthrough in the civil nuclear deal, acquisition of Amphibious aircraft or progress in the bullet train project.
India-ASEAN FTA review could include further liberalisation of trade in goods
3-Dec-2019 Outlook India
The proposed scope of the review of the free trade agreement between India and ASEAN could include issues like customs procedures, further liberalisation of trade in goods and exchange of data
Japan keen to fix India’s RCEP issues
3-Dec-2019 The Economic Times
Keen to have India back in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Japan has reached out to New Delhi to help address its concerns including those on trade deficit.
China wants US tariffs rolled back in phase one trade deal: Global Times
2-Dec-2019 Reuters
Beijing’s top priority in any phase one trade deal with the United States is the removal of existing tariffs on Chinese goods.
Morocco, Turkey launch negotiations to save free trade agreement
2-Dec-2019 Morocco World News
Joint Morocco-Turkey "technical commission" might be created to investigate "means of rebalancing the commercial relations between the two countries."
South Korea and Japan seek to resolve trade dispute, amid dim economic outlook
2-Dec-2019 CNBC
The two Asian powerhouses have recently been locked in a trade dispute but tensions “have de-escalated compared to what the situation was in summer,”
Govt eyes Hong Kong free trade deal
2-Dec-2019 The Phuket News
Thailand plans to sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong, which will cover the service sector, including green finance and cyber security.
Will not negotiate any FTA on back foot; will protect India’s interest: Piyush Goyal
2-Dec-2019 Business Today
India will not negotiate any free trade agreement (FTA) on the "back foot" and will always ensure protection of interest of people and industry, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.
Israeli envoy confident of sealing free-trade agreement with India
2-Dec-2019 New Indian Express
A proposed free-trade agreement between Israel and India has started to "see light at the end of the tunnel", the Israeli envoy here said on Thursday, exuding confidence that the pact will be concluded.
Pak-China FTA (2nd phase) comes into force today
2-Dec-2019 Pakistan Observer
Pakistan and China trade will get a big a boost with the implementation of second phase of their free trade agreement from December 1.
India seeks review of trade agreements with ASEAN, Japan after RCEP withdrawal
2-Dec-2019 New Indian Express
Weeks after India decided not to join RCEP, the government on Wednesday said that it had sought a review of its existing trade agreements with the ASEAN and Japan.
EU lawmakers clear US beef imports but fault US tariffs
29-Nov-2019 Reuters
European Union lawmakers approved an increase in US beef imports to the EU, a move likely to ease transatlantic tensions.
Australia to fight Europe on climate demands in free-trade deal
29-Nov-2019 Sydney Morning Herald
Climate change targets are shaping to be a major sticking point in trade negotiations with Europe after France publicly tied Australia’s domestic action on climate change to the proposed FTA.
NHS drug prices, chlorine-washed chicken and secretive courts: What do US-UK trade documents tell us about life after Brexit?
29-Nov-2019 The Independent
Hundreds of pages of leaked documents detailing behind-closed-doors talks between US and UK officials have stoked fears about the true price of a post-Brexit trade deal with Trump’s America.
EU-Mercosur trade deal will intensify the climate crisis from agriculture
28-Nov-2019 GRAIN
The reality is that the EU-Mercosur FTA will cause a serious increase in global greenhouse gas emissions.
UK faced with EU-US biotechnology dilemma post-Brexit
28-Nov-2019 Euractiv
The discussion over science-based policymaking in the EU, in general, has been heating up in recent years, with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) front and centre of the debate.
US-UK trade leak: US seeks changes to patents and GIs
28-Nov-2019 World Intellectual Property Review
Confidential documents from trade negotiations between the UK government and the US detail the US position regarding IP provisions.