Articles by language
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26-May-2020 Unian
Zelensky calls on Israel to complete ratification of FTA with Ukraine
The head of state noted that in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, support for bilateral trade is especially important for both countries. -
26-May-2020 Yonhap
S. Korea, China to discuss expanding scope of FTA
South Korea will hold the seventh round of talks with China to discuss expanding the scope of their bilateral free trade agreement to better cover the service and investment sectors. -
25-May-2020 German Chambers of Industry and Commerce
EU-China investment agreement: A checklist
Many German companies are therefore still hopeful that the current negotiations for an EU-China investment deal can take a decisive step forward this year. -
25-May-2020 South China Morning Post
Manufacturers pulling out of China should consider Africa to diversify their supply chain
The creation of the AfCFTA could enhance the attractiveness of sub-Saharan Africa as an investment destination and manufacturing base. -
25-May-2020 Ukrinform
Ukraine hopes to update Association Agreement with EU – Economy Ministry
Ukraine hopes to start updating the Association Agreement with the EU, which is an important issue in the current situation with international trade. -
25-May-2020 Business In Vancouver
Canada loses a round in softwood lumber dispute
NAFTA panel upholds determination Canadian exports harm American producers. -
25-May-2020 USTR
US-Kenya FTA: US negotiating obectives (May 2020)
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22-May-2020 PSI
Digital trade rules and Big Tech: Surrendering public good to private power
As tech giants emerge as the undisputed winners of the Covid-19 crisis, they continue to use free trade agreements to protect themselves from regulation. -
22-May-2020 Lexology
Client alert: What are the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for States and investors under the Energy Charter Treaty
The COVID-19 pandemic has led States to adopt various public health measures that adversely affect foreign investors and exacerbate broader economic issues. In this climate, there is significant potential for disputes under the ECT. -
22-May-2020 Sidley Austin LLP
Termination of intra-EU bilateral investment treaties – What’s next for investor claims?
Investors nonetheless may be well advised to consider restructuring intra-EU investments through third countries to ensure treaty protection for the future. -
22-May-2020 Climate Change News
Coal generator uses investment treaty to fight Netherlands coal phaseout
Uniper is using a controversial investor dispute system to claim up to €1 billion compensation for being forced to close a coal power station early. -
22-May-2020 Forbes
Phase One US-China trade deal fails in energy and beyond
The Phase One trade deal had China committing to $30 billion in energy purchases. But US energy exports to China actually shrank by 33% in Q1. -
22-May-2020 MercoPress
Argentina reaffirms commitment to Mercosur but remains cautious about EU accord
The Mercosur agreement with the EU will be subject to Parliament approval while Argentina is not interested in the South Korea deal, says Argentine Foreign Minister. -
22-May-2020 The Guardian
Farmers urge UK government to protect food standards in post-Brexit trade bill
Union and consumer groups warn post-Brexit trade policy must hold food imports to same standards as UK. -
21-May-2020 Business Mirror
Virus-fueled protectionist mode derails RCEP
It might be difficult to conclude the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by the end of this year as planned, as parties are moving toward the direction of protecting their supply chains to the detriment of free trade. -
21-May-2020 Financial Express
Negotiations for PTA and FTA with South American nations through video conferencing
Trade negotiations with South American nations – Chile & Peru will be now through video conferencing, as airports of these countries remain closed due to the global pandemic COVID-19. -
20-May-2020 Politico
US, UK talks off to a good start
Officials from the US and United Kingdom made progress on a number of areas over the past two weeks of negotiations and are moving forward at an “accelerated pace,” UK’s international trade secretary said. -
20-May-2020 Evening Standard
UK publishes draft EU free trade agreement in bid to break Brexit negotiations deadlock
Move comes ahead of fourth round of UK-EU negotiations scheduled for June 1. -
19-May-2020 Jacobin
How capitalism and other viruses are ravaging the Global South
The economic hegemony exerted by the trade regime — and related financial structures — mirrors and extends old colonial patterns of exploitation and dispossession. Its policies represent our “normal.” -
19-May-2020 TNI
Cashing in on the pandemic: How lawyers are preparing to sue states over COVID-19 measures
As governments take action to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent economic collapse, they could face multi-million dollar lawsuits.