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Stop ISDS! Rights for people, rules for corporations
30-Jan-2019
US soy for producing biofuels, an ‘unsustainable’ giveaway to Trump
30-Jan-2019 Euractiv
The European Commission is set to authorise imports of soybeans from the US to produce biofuels. Soy has a comparably bad environmental impact as palm oil, say experts.
Leiking hopes RCEP talks can be concluded by year’s end
30-Jan-2019 The Edge Markets
Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Darell Leiking is hopeful that the ongoing negotiations on the RCEP will be concluded by the end of the year.
Chinese envoy calls for more flexible approach in investment treaty talks with EU
30-Jan-2019 Xinhua
China and the European Union could take a more flexible approach by setting phase-based targets in bilateral investment treaty negotiations.
Thailand to push RCEP deal
30-Jan-2019 The Phnom Penh Post
Thailand, as Asean chair, will push for conclusion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations by the year-end in order to counterbalance the negative impacts of the US-China trade war.
EU-Vietnam free trade agreement delayed to 2020
30-Jan-2019 Bike Europe
The European Parliament elections, which take place May 23-26, 2019, are causing further delays for the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement
Pakistan, Iran to hold talks on FTA next month
30-Jan-2019 Business Recorder
Iran and Pakistan will hold further talks on Free Trade Agreement during second week of February 2019 focusing on finding out ways to resolve banking channel issues.
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).