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Raw materials and resource-shackling under the EU’s FTA texts
6-May-2025 Third World Network
In the area of energy and raw materials, the EU comes up with regressive and restrictive text proposals for its free trade agreement with India (also Tunisia, Vietnam, Mexico) which are directly contradictory to its own conduct and regulations
Singapore-Pacific Alliance free trade agreement enters into force for Republic, Chile and Peru
6-May-2025 The Straits Times
A free trade agreement has entered into force for Singapore, Chile and Peru, three of the five partner countries in the Pacific Alliance-Singapore FTA.
Trump film tariffs to be part of UK-US trade talks
6-May-2025 BBC
Film tariffs are set to form part of trade negotiations between the UK and US after Donald Trump threatened to apply a 100% charge against movies made in foreign countries.
PTA with Japan sought to ease tariffs
6-May-2025 The Express Tribune
Pakistan has raised serious concerns over high tariffs imposed by Japan and calls for entering into a bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement to ensure fair competition and balanced tariffs.
Timeline: The Development of digital trade agreements
6-May-2025 Digital Trade Alliance
As more sectors of the economy go online, “digital trade” is emerging as a vital area of interest, with many governments implementing specific digital trade agendas.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine and Ecuador to work toward free trade agreement
5-May-2025 RBC Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa. They discussed the possibility of signing a free trade agreement and agreed that their teams would work on it.
India-New Zealand FTA: First in-person round of talks kick off in New Delhi
5-May-2025 NDTV
During New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the two countries had stated that a 60-day timeline for the completion of talks is a possibility.
Sunset clause in BIT, data localisation, UK’s new carbon tax may delay FTA with India: Sources
5-May-2025 CNBC TV18
The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from IT, ITeS and healthcare sectors in the British market, apart from market access for several goods at zero customs duty.
FTA should also address non-tariff barriers: Piyush Goyal tells EU
5-May-2025 Financial Express
India urges the EU to address non-tariff barriers in FTA talks, emphasizing fair regulations amid concerns over CBAM and deforestation laws. Minister Piyush Goyal seeks inclusive, proportionate trade standards during Brussels visit ahead of key negotiations in May 2025.
UK-India investment treaty lets companies sue government, sources say
5-May-2025 The Straits Times
An investment treaty between Britain and India will contain a provision that allows companies to sue either government if they believe policy changes unfairly harm their investment or profits.
Mixed ruling in UK-EU fishing dispute as Britain seeks Brexit reset
5-May-2025 The Straits Times
Arbitrators asked to settle a dispute between Britain and the European Union over post-Brexit fishing rights have given a mixed ruling, the Permanent Court of Arbitration said.
Argentina still on hook for BIT arbitral award
5-May-2025 iclg
ICSID tribunal rejects Argentina’s request to reconsider award based on the judgment in entirely separate litigation proceedings.
Settlement of claim against Mozambique Government
2-May-2025 London stock exchange
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Regulation 11 of the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019/310. With the publication of this announcement via a Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.
Emmerson seeks $2.2 billion in arbitration against Morocco over potash project
2-May-2025 Yabiladi
Emmerson Plc, a Moroccan-focused potash development company, has filed a Request for Arbitration (RFA) seeking $2.2 billion in compensation from the Kingdom of Morocco, claiming «expropriation» of its Khemisset Potash Project.
The climate crisis & the threat of investment agreements
2-May-2025 Ngā Toki Whakarururanga
Aussie mining billionaire sues Australia for A$420 billion... Yes, this could happen in Aotearoa!!!
India, Norway discuss implementation of EFTA trade pact
2-May-2025 ETV Bharat
India and Norway on Wednesday discussed the implementation of the India-EFTA free trade agreement, which was signed in March last year to boost economic ties.
Ukraine approves free trade agreement with UAE
2-May-2025 The New Voice of Ukraine
Ukraine’s Cabinet approved a bill to ratify a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, establishing a free trade regime to boost Ukrainian exports.
Eurasian Economic Union FTA pressed at Brics talks in Rio
2-May-2025 Bangkok Post
Thailand seized the opportunity to advance negotiations on a Thailand–Eurasian Economic Union free trade agreement during a bilateral meeting with Russia on the sidelines of the Brics Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brazil.
China says it’s evaluating possible trade talks with the US
2-May-2025 CNN
China has signaled a slight softening in its stance by stating it is "currently assessing" US proposals to start trade talks, potentially opening the door for negotiations amid ongoing tariff tensions. While Beijing insists that the US must show "genuine sincerity" by removing its unilateral tariffs first, it remains open to dialogue.
Japan says trade talks with US ’constructive’
2-May-2025 NHK World
Japan and the US held a "constructive" second round of trade talks focused on President Trump’s tariff policies, with hopes to reach an agreement by next month. Both sides discussed trade expansion and non-tariff measures, but avoided currency and defense issues.