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MC14: JSI plurilateral on e-commerce concludes without US participation
30-Mar-2026 Third World Network
A large group comprising some 66 countries on 28 March announced the conclusion of their Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) “Declaration on Interim Arrangements for Agreement on Electronic Commerce”.
EU and CPTPP agree to progress with "historic" digital trade deal, Canada’s international trade minister says
30-Mar-2026 Reuters
The European Union and the parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership agreed on Friday to move ​forward with reaching a "historic" digital trade agreement between both ​trading blocs.
‘This is not a trade deal, it’s a hostage situation’ – EU–US talks
30-Mar-2026 The Canary
Campaigners at 350.org are warning that the proposed agreement risks locking Europe into decades of fossil fuel dependency. But at the same time it would expose households to rising energy costs and geopolitical pressure.
Emmerson submits $1.215bn arbitration claim over Khemisset potash project
30-Mar-2026 Yabiladi
Morocco-focused potash developer Emmerson PLC said on Monday it had submitted a $1.215 billion damages claim, including interest and net of local taxes, in its arbitration case against Morocco.
Mercosur and Canada near free-trade agreement with April talks
30-Mar-2026 Reuters
Le Canada et le bloc sud-américain du Mercosur progressent vers un accord de libre-échange qui pourrait être signé d’ici la fin de l’année, avec de nouvelles négociations prévues le mois prochain à Brasilia.
Guinea, Emirates Global Aluminium near deal to resolve asset dispute, sources say
30-Mar-2026 Reuters
Guinea has reached an agreement with Emirates Global ‌Aluminium that will avert a looming arbitration over last year’s seizure of the miner’s local unit.
Petro says Colombia will pull out of investor protection treaties
27-Mar-2026 Colombia Reports
President Gustavo Petro said that Colombia will pull out of investor protection treaties that allow foreign corporations to sue the State over perceived losses before international tribunals.
Mercosur steps up trade talks with India and United Arab Emirates
27-Mar-2026 The Hindu Businessline
The talks are part of a broader strategy to deepen Mercosur’s global integration, enhance export opportunities and reduce reliance on traditional markets
EU lawmakers advance US trade deal with multiple safeguards
27-Mar-2026 Reuters
European Union lawmakers advanced legislation to fulfil the ​bloc’s side of its trade agreement with the US, after months of uncertainty over President Donald ‌Trump’s tariff threats and new import levy.
No EU–US trade deal at the expense of climate, democracy, and sovereignty
26-Mar-2026 Friends of the Earth Europe
Europe’s economic and political strength is based on cooperation, the rule of law, and democratic processes. A deal concluded under coercion would undermine these principles.
Thailand fast-tracks free trade deals to expand regional influence and tackle global challenges
26-Mar-2026 Pattaya Mail
Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations Chotima Iemsawasdikul announced that Thailand is accelerating ongoing trade negotiations to strengthen regional cooperation and address growing global challenges.
China says Mexico’s tariff hikes constitute ‘trade barriers’ after probe
26-Mar-2026 South China Morning Post
The tariff increases – made in part to appease demands from Washington – have been designated a breach of trade rules by Beijing.
UK-Swiss trade deal held up over pharma row
26-Mar-2026 Politico
A pharma row between Switzerland and the U.K. risks derailing trade talks, with British officials concerned Swiss demands could push up NHS bills.
Australia trade deal brings back Macron’s Mercosur nightmare
26-Mar-2026 Politico
The freshly sealed trade deal between the EU and Australia is already triggering a backlash in France, putting Emmanuel Macron’s government in a tricky position on trade once again.
Kenya says it has finalised trade deal negotiations with China
26-Mar-2026 Reuters
Kenya has finalised negotiations ​over a trade deal with China, two months after ‌announcing a preliminary agreement that would grant the East African country duty-free access to the Chinese market.
BHMB mining sues Nicaragua for $80 million, citing illegal expropriation of gold facility
26-Mar-2026 La Prensa
The dispute goes now to a World Bank body after the abrupt takeover of a gold-processing facility now reportedly controlled by Chinese companies.
International resistance to Trump trade deals
25-Mar-2026 Public Citizen
Thousands of farmers, labor organizers, healthcare workers, faith leaders, economists, climate experts, government officials, and more from across the world are urging their governments to resist US imperialism through trade deals.
Cadence Minerals secures funding for Mexico arbitration case
25-Mar-2026 Investing.com
The funding arrangement enables Cadence and its subsidiary REM Mexico Limited to commence international arbitration against the Mexico under the UK-Mexico bilateral investment treaty.
UK-Swiss trade agreement hinges on market access, data and IP
25-Mar-2026 MSN
A new free-trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland must overcome issues such as data regulation, intellectual property and access to service-sector companies, the Swiss government said while stressing that talks are “well advanced.”
Tunisia–EU Association Agreement: Tunisia losing out
25-Mar-2026 African Manager
Disadvantaged, even harmed, Tunisia no longer sees in its association agreement with the European Union the benefits it had hoped to secure when it was concluded some thirty years ago.