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Trump to notify Congress in ’near future’ he will terminate NAFTA
2-Dec-2018 Reuters
US President said on he will give formal notice to the US Congress in the near future to terminate NAFTA, giving six months for lawmakers to approve the revamped trade deal.
Future of USMCA could turn on labour rights
1-Dec-2018 Behind the Numbers
It is unrealistic to expect even the most gold-plated labour provisions in FTAs to redress the vast power imbalance between workers and gigantic, internationally mobile corporations.
Singapore and Argentina to boost economic ties
1-Dec-2018 Channel News Asia
Singapore and Argentina Prime Ministers welcomed the progress made on negotiations for a bilateral investment treaty and said they expect to conclude talks by the first half of next year.
Thousands protest in Argentina during G20 Summit
1-Dec-2018 NBC
Members of 70 different groups joined forces to call attention to a range of concerns, from workers’ rights to climate change.
USMCA: Trump signs new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada to replace NAFTA
30-Nov-2018 NPR
The USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement, which had created a free trade zone between the three countries back in 1994. The deal will require ratification by all three countries’ legislatures before taking effect.
Anti-G20 protesters prepare to march on Buenos Aires
30-Nov-2018 Buenos Aires Times
Thousands of anti-capitalist activists will take to the streets of Buenos Aires today as part of a week-long set of demonstrations against the G20 Leaders Summit.
Pakistan wants to revisit 2005 FTA with Sri Lanka
29-Nov-2018 Colombo Gazette
Pakistan has said it wants to revisit the Free Trade Agreement signed with Sri Lanka in 2005.
India, Korea working to expand free trade pact, talks in December
29-Nov-2018 Outlook
The next round of negotiations on expanding the India-Korea free trade agreement will be held on December 11-12.
India, Gabon discuss bilateral trade, investment
29-Nov-2018 SME Times
Gabon has shown interest in entering into a Bilateral Investment Treaty with India. Gabon has the 6th largest reserves of Manganese in the world. Gabon is also making efforts to attract investment from India in construction of railway lines in key mining clusters.
PTA with Tunisia soon
29-Nov-2018 The News
Tunisia can be a gateway for Pakistani business community to the African countries, says Tunisian Ambassador
Trudeau says government ’still in discussions’ with US on USMCA signing
29-Nov-2018 CBC
With roughly three hours to go before boarding a flight to Argentina for a meeting of G20 leaders, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this afternoon Canada is "still in discussions with the Americans" about signing the revised NAFTA at the summit.
Land reform blow: Zimbabwe must pay foreign investor US$195m; World Bank unit dismisses Harare’s bid to annul award
28-Nov-2018 Pazimbabwe
The ICSID has rejected Zimbabwe’s application to annul an US$195 million award to a German family whose property was expropriated under the controversial land reform programme.
US companies want Japan trade deal to cover services
28-Nov-2018 Nikkei Asian Review
US businesses are seeking a comprehensive trade deal with Japan that also includes services and investments even as Tokyo tries to limit the scope of upcoming bilateral talks to goods only.
Korea, Chile hold talks to update FTA
28-Nov-2018 Korea Herald
South Korea and Chile opened their first round of talks to revise their bilateral free trade agreement to reflect changes in the market over the past 15 years.
Indonesia and Algeria step up trade and investment
28-Nov-2018 Jakarta Post
Indonesia and Algeria have made a commitment to increase bilateral trade and investment.
US meat body outlines Japanese trade priorities
28-Nov-2018 Food Navigator
The North American Meat Institute called for US beef and pork exports to receive the same tariff benefits that have been granted to competitors under the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
North American free trade deal to be signed in Argentina: Kudlow
28-Nov-2018 AFP
The new North American Free Trade Agreement, which binds Canada, the United States and Mexico, will be signed on the margins of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires
Trade talks: Government study to weigh RCEP impact
28-Nov-2018 Financial Express
Concerned over domestic resistance to the RCEP agreement, and pressured by RCEP partners to extend greater commitment to liberalise its goods trade, India has decided to conduct a study on potential gains or losses to its economy from such a pact.
India to push for better deal with China under RCEP
28-Nov-2018 Indian Express
In services sector, India is pushing for business visitor commitment for smooth movement of professionals, according to the government official.
The EU’s trade challenge
28-Nov-2018 Euractiv
The international trading system is facing a crisis – but protectionism isn’t the biggest test EU leaders must deal with.