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EU-Canada trade deal is lawful: EU court adviser
29-Jan-2019 Reuters
The EU-Canada free trade deal’s provisions on investor protection are in line with EU law, a senior court adviser said in a recommendation to the European Court of Justice.
Malaysia threatens to freeze out EU over palm oil ban
29-Jan-2019 Nikkei Asian Review
The Malaysian government required the deferment of upgrade relations with the EU due to ongoing trade dispute over palm oil, where the EU has been moving to ban the use of palm oil in biofuels.
Jacinda Ardern hopeful of FTA with the EU by the end of the year
28-Jan-2019 NZ Herald
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says a completed free trade deal with the EU by the end of 2019 is realistic, but New Zealand will still push hard for open access for agricultural products to the EU market.
EPA: Test of unity as Kenya breaks away
28-Jan-2019 The East African
Kenya is asking that EAC partner states adopt the variable geometry, a move that would be viewed as counter to regional integration.
Democracy instead of corporate power. Food sovereignty instead of free trade
28-Jan-2019 Via Campesina
Representatives from 17 farmer organizations from 7 European countries gathered here to denounce the EU’s current trade agenda.
Singapore free trade deal gets green light in Trade Committee
28-Jan-2019 EU Reporter
Trade Committee MEPs agreed to the EU-Singapore free trade agreement, a stepping stone to cooperation between the EU and south-east Asia.
Indonesia, Turkey conclude third round of CEPA talks
28-Jan-2019 The Jakarta Post
Indonesia and Turkey have held a third round of talks on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IT-CEPA) in Jakarta.
Swiss-Malaysian free trade talks back on track
28-Jan-2019 Swiss Info
Swiss Economics Minister has re-started negotiations with Malaysia over a proposed FTA. Talks had previously broken down over the contentious topic of palm oil.
Brexit: How many trade deals has the UK done?
25-Jan-2019 BBC
As a European Union member, the UK is part of about 40 trade agreements which the union has with more than 70 countries. If the UK leaves the EU in a no-deal Brexit on 29 March, it will immediately lose these deals.
Meet the corporations who sue governments to undermine progressive change
24-Jan-2019 Open Democracy
Campaigners dressed as wolves in suits invaded the streets of Davos to highlight the real face of private-sector influence.
Eating NAFTA: Trade, food policies, and the destruction of Mexico
24-Jan-2019 Real Food Media
In her new book, Alyshia Gálvez exposes how changes in policy following implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have fundamentally altered one of the most basic elements of life in Mexico—food.
Premier pushes for FTA with China
24-Jan-2019 Khmer Times
Cambodian Prime Minister urged China to consider entering a free trade agreement with the Kingdom to spur trade and investment between the two nations.
India, Mauritius discuss fast-tracking of free trade talks
24-Jan-2019 The Hindu Business Line
India and Mauritius discussed initiatives to strengthen bilateral ties including the early finalisation of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Partnership Agreement (CEPCA).
Laos cuts import tariffs on over 8,000 ASEAN goods
24-Jan-2019 Xinhua Net
Lao authorities have reduced import tariffs on 8,536 items to zero as part of efforts in establishing the ASEAN Free Trade Area, which currently Laos is already flooded with foreign product.
India must keep agriculture out of RCEP
24-Jan-2019 The Tribune
India’s foray into the RCEP treaty is being seen as a risky adventure. More so at a time when agriculture is passing through a terrible agrarian crisis and manufacturing sector continues to limp
Clive Palmer threatens to sue Australian taxpayers for $45b as he re-routes business through NZ
23-Jan-2019 ABC
Clive Palmer has channelled his corporate empire through New Zealand and threatened to use free trade rules to sue Australian taxpayers for $45 billion as part of a dispute with a Chinese mining company.
China and Tunisia sign belt and road agreement
23-Jan-2019 Out-Law
Tunisia seeks a meaningful engagement with BRI, to develop its infrastructure and open up trade with China and Africa in order to expand and diversify its trading partners which is currently dominated by Europe.
Nigeria, Canada move to revive stalled bilateral agreement
23-Jan-2019 Premium Times
A foreign innvestment promotion and protection agreement was signed by Nigeria and Canada in May 2014, which Canada ratified in 2014. But Nigeria decided not to ratify the agreement because it was later found unbalanced.
Trade minister Fox to use Davos trip to discuss replicating EU agreements
23-Jan-2019 Reuters
UK Trade minister hopes to replicate around 40 EU free trade agreements with third countries by the time Britain leaves the bloc but the Financial Times reported that none would be ready by the end of March.
China’s Hong Kong seeks Belt and Road opportunities under FTA with Georgia
23-Jan-2019 Xinhuanet
The government of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) expects more Belt and Road opportunities with the Georgia with help of the FTA.