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Canadian government tells regulator to back off on charging streamers like Netflix more
5-Jun-2026 AP
The U-turn comes as Canada and the United States are in discussions on whether to renew the free trade agreement between the two countries and Mexico.
Santa Marta process can confront trade protection for fossil fuels, experts say
5-Jun-2026 Climate Home News
Academics at the first fossil fuel phase-out summit urged governments to recognise investor protection treaties as a barrier to the energy transition.
US reciprocal trade deals built to push America’s trade partners away from China
5-Jun-2026 Peterson Institute for International Economics
When the Trump administration imposed so-called "reciprocal," country-specific tariff rates in April 2025, it made clear that the measures were intended not only to protect US industry but also as negotiating leverage to extract bilateral concessions.
Eurasian Economic Union – UAE free trade agreement to be ratified this summer
5-Jun-2026 Russia’s Pivot To Asia
The process of ratifying the free trade agreement between Eurasian Economic Union countries and the United Arab Emirates is in the final stage and should be completed within two months, after which the countries will announce when the document will go into effect.
UAE CEPA deals push non-oil trade above US$1 trillion
5-Jun-2026 Middle East Briefing
The UAE network of 36 CEPA deals has driven non-oil foreign trade to 27%, exceeding US$1 trillion in 2025. This article explains how exporters, manufacturers, logistics providers, and investors benefit from the UAE’s expanding role as a global trade hub.
North American ag industry pushes for USMCA renewal
5-Jun-2026 Fresh Fruit Portal
Nearly 160 food and agriculture organizations from the United States, Canada and Mexico have called on their governments to renew and strengthen the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of the pact’s mandatory six-year review.
Switzerland and KSA sign new Bilateral Investment Treaty
5-Jun-2026 CMS
Switzerland and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) signed a new Bilateral Investment Treaty. The KSA is one of the most important destinations for Swiss foreign investment in in the Middle East.
S. Korea strikes free trade deal with Serbia, first with Balkan nation
5-Jun-2026 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea and Serbia have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking South Korea’s first trade pact with a Balkan nation. The agreement will eliminate tariffs on 90% of traded goods, boosting South Korea’s exports of chips and electric vehicles while securing its supply of critical materials like lithium and cobalt.
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.