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The global trade architecture and the rush for critical minerals
4-Jun-2026 IBON International
The global rush for critical minerals, driven by the demand for renewable energy technologies, has intensified competition among major powers seeking to secure control over emerging “green” value chains.
Silver Bull resources announces dismissal of its NAFTA claim against Mexico on jurisdictional and time limitations
4-Jun-2026 Yahoo
Silver Bull Resources, Inc. announces that its Arbitration case against the United States of Mexico has been dismissed in its entirety and the company has been ordered to pay a portion of Mexico’s legal costs totaling approximately US$998,000.
Meta accuses Australia of breaching FTA, invokes US ’trade action’
4-Jun-2026 Reuters
Meta accused Australia of violating a free trade agreement with the US ‌by proposing a new tax on certain tech giants which do not strike licensing deals with local media, escalating a dispute which has simmered for half a decade.
Social organizations in Panama and international allies are promoting a petition demanding that the government reject negotiations with the mining company First Quantum
4-Jun-2026 International Request Form Panama
Trump clears Gabon’s return to AGOA to counter Beijing
3-Jun-2026 The africa report
After a three-year suspension following a military coup, Libreville regains duty-free access to US markets as the superpower rivalry intensifies.
Eurasian Economic Union–Tunisia free trade agreement talks expected to commence
3-Jun-2026 Russia’s pivot to Asia
The leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries are expected to approve the start of negotiation over the creation of a Free Trade Area (FTA) with Tunisia at a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Council later.
EU Commission to defend Spain in €106 million US energy lawsuit
3-Jun-2026 Euronews
When firm Blasket Renewables sought to enforce compensation in a US court, the European Commission argued that Spain could not legally pay it, highlighting a clash between international arbitration and EU law.
Taxpayers face potential £300m bill over scrapped West Cumbria mine
3-Jun-2026 Times & Star
British taxpayers could be forced to pay up to £300 million in compensation to the backers of a cancelled West Cumbrian coal mine.
EU trade lawmakers back compromise on deal with Trump
3-Jun-2026 Politico
The European Parliament’s trade committee approved by a wide majority a compromise struck with EU governments and the Commission on legislation to implement a trade deal with the United States.
Argentina seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty, minister says
3-Jun-2026 Reuters
Argentine ​Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said the country intends to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for ​Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and will ​present its application on Wednesday in ⁠Paris.
Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade agreement to be renewed for 16 years
3-Jun-2026 AP
Canada is calling on the United States and Mexico to renew the free trade agreement among their three countries for another 16 years just as U.S. President Donald Trump revives talk of making Canada the 51st state.
Vietnamese PM calls for fair, balanced reciprocal trade agreement with US
2-Jun-2026 Xinhua
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called for the early conclusion of a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement with the United States, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
What’s at stake in calls for revamping India’s BIT framework
1-Jun-2026 Madhyam
Instead of relying on an investment treaty-based approach and weakening the 2015 Model BIT framework, India should initiate domestic policy reforms such as strengthening the rule of law.
India, Eurasian Economic Union discussing limited interim trade deal: Russian minister
1-Jun-2026 ETV Bharat
India and the EAEU are discussing trade arrangements covering selected groups of goods as part of negotiations on a proposed free trade agreement.
Peru ratifies free trade agreement with Guatemala
1-Jun-2026 Andina
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ratified the Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Peru and the Republic of Guatemala, which was signed on December 6, 2011, in Guatemala City.
India, US chief negotiators to hold four-day trade talks from June 1
1-Jun-2026 Business Standard
The chief negotiators of the US and India will begin four-day talks here on finalising the details of the interim trade pact, whose framework was agreed upon in February.
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what’s inside
1-Jun-2026 The Economic Times
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Oman is set to come into force on June 1, marking a significant milestone in bilateral economic relations. Both nations will formally announce the decision.
ASEAN wraps up talks on digital economy deal, targets Nov. signing
1-Jun-2026 PNA
Negotiations for the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement, the region’s first comprehensive digital economy pact, have concluded, paving the way for its signing in November this year.
Mercosur and Canada accelerate negotiations on a free trade agreement
1-Jun-2026 Vietnam.vn
At the conclusion of the 10th round of negotiations, Mercosur member countries and Canada further clarified many remaining differences, creating momentum for the bilateral free trade agreement negotiations.
Third-party funding continues to reshape international arbitration
29-May-2026 Arbitration Monitor
Third-party litigation funding is becoming one of the most influential and closely debated developments in international arbitration, as investors and law firms increasingly rely on outside capital to pursue large and complex disputes.