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US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt
27-May-2020 Bloomberg
Under the US-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, Washington agreed to treat Hong Kong as fully autonomous for trade and economic matters even after China took control.
Justice and reparation: the struggle of Chevron-affected communities in COVID-19 times
27-May-2020 Stop Corporate Impunity
Indigenous communities call for international solidarity to support for the vindication of rights of the comunities and peoples affected by corporate impunity and their struggle for a dignified life.
Wind farm owner sues Romania at WB’s arbitrage court
27-May-2020 Romania-Insider
Cyprus-based offshore EP Wind Project (Rom) Six Ltd claims that Romania has breached the Energy Charter Treaty.
Brexit trade warning: British farmers ‘will go out of business’ under UK-US trade deal
27-May-2020 Express
A trade deal with the United States risks jeopardising the livelihoods of farmers in Britain, former environment secretary has warned, predicting many "will go out of business".
EU-ACP post-Cotonou agreement: draft text (Mar 2020)
27-May-2020
Energy Charter Treaty: EU text proposal for the modernisation (May 2020)
27-May-2020 European Commission
The true cost of the EU-Mercosur trade deal
26-May-2020 Friends of the Earth Europe
The EU-Mercosur trade deal comes at a tremendous expense for people and the planet. Dire consequences are looming both on regional and global levels.
Zelensky calls on Israel to complete ratification of FTA with Ukraine
26-May-2020 Unian
The head of state noted that in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, support for bilateral trade is especially important for both countries.
S. Korea, China to discuss expanding scope of FTA
26-May-2020 Yonhap
South Korea will hold the seventh round of talks with China to discuss expanding the scope of their bilateral free trade agreement to better cover the service and investment sectors.
EU-China investment agreement: A checklist
25-May-2020 German Chambers of Industry and Commerce
Many German companies are therefore still hopeful that the current negotiations for an EU-China investment deal can take a decisive step forward this year.
Manufacturers pulling out of China should consider Africa to diversify their supply chain
25-May-2020 South China Morning Post
The creation of the AfCFTA could enhance the attractiveness of sub-Saharan Africa as an investment destination and manufacturing base.
Ukraine hopes to update Association Agreement with EU – Economy Ministry
25-May-2020 Ukrinform
Ukraine hopes to start updating the Association Agreement with the EU, which is an important issue in the current situation with international trade.
Canada loses a round in softwood lumber dispute
25-May-2020 Business In Vancouver
NAFTA panel upholds determination Canadian exports harm American producers.
US-Kenya FTA: US negotiating obectives (May 2020)
25-May-2020 USTR
Digital trade rules and Big Tech: Surrendering public good to private power
22-May-2020 PSI
As tech giants emerge as the undisputed winners of the Covid-19 crisis, they continue to use free trade agreements to protect themselves from regulation.
Coal generator uses investment treaty to fight Netherlands coal phaseout
22-May-2020 Climate Change News
Uniper is using a controversial investor dispute system to claim up to €1 billion compensation for being forced to close a coal power station early.
Phase One US-China trade deal fails in energy and beyond
22-May-2020 Forbes
The Phase One trade deal had China committing to $30 billion in energy purchases. But US energy exports to China actually shrank by 33% in Q1.
Argentina reaffirms commitment to Mercosur but remains cautious about EU accord
22-May-2020 MercoPress
The Mercosur agreement with the EU will be subject to Parliament approval while Argentina is not interested in the South Korea deal, says Argentine Foreign Minister.
Farmers urge UK government to protect food standards in post-Brexit trade bill
22-May-2020 The Guardian
Union and consumer groups warn post-Brexit trade policy must hold food imports to same standards as UK.
Virus-fueled protectionist mode derails RCEP
21-May-2020 Business Mirror
It might be difficult to conclude the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by the end of this year as planned, as parties are moving toward the direction of protecting their supply chains to the detriment of free trade.