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US renews fight against EU ban on hormone-treated beef
Given the failure of the TTIP talks, the US is reinstating its trade action, according to USTR.
RCEP talks progressing well but there are challenges
RCEP member countries will try to bridge the gaps in several areas, including the movement of goods, during rounds of meetings scheduled in 2017.
Pak, Malaysia to finalise reduction of duties under FTA
Malaysia and Pakistan, currently negotiating a further reduction of duties on existing and additional tariff lines under a free trade agreement (FTA), are expected to finalise it in the first quarter next year.
EU proposes to expand trade deal with Turkey
The European Union proposed expanding its 1996 trade agreement with Turkey in a bid to improve ties that have been strained over Ankara’s stalled negotiations to join the bloc.
All 28 EU members must approve post-Brexit trade deal, union’s lawyer says
The UK hopes to secure a fast-track trade deal with Europe after Brexit but the advocate general at the European Court of Justice’s opinion, if followed by the bloc’s highest court, could cripple that plan.
India may offer China tariff removal on over 70% goods
India plans to take a longer period to eliminate tariff with China to give the domestic industry enough time to adjust to a trade deal with China
Japan suspends trade pact discussions with Taiwan over food ban
Japan has refused to resume discussions on an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Taiwan until it lifts a ban on food imports from radiation-affected areas of Japan.
EU could cut aid to nations frustrating its trade agreement
The European Union could cut development aid to East African countries that have refused to enter its trade agreement.
6 ways we could improve NAFTA for working people
It is important that everyday working people’s perspectives lead the debate, starting with how to rewrite NAFTA.
Cabinet gives green light for FTA with Iran
Malaysia will embark on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Iran to take advantage of the potential growth of bilateral business.
Ecuadorian president ratifies trade agreement with EU
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa issued an executive order ratifying his country’s trade agreement with the European Union (EU), which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2017.
Report shows trade agreements have boosted medicine and copyright monopolies
Global pharmaceutical companies have successfully lobbied for longer monopolies in trade agreements which have delayed the availability of cheaper medicines, resulting in higher prices.
EU Court protects Western Sahara from EU-Morocco trade deal
The highest Court of the European Union this morning found that EU’s trade agreement with Morocco cannot be implemented in Western Sahara.
Advocate General Sharpston considers that the Singapore Free Trade Agreement can only be concluded by the European Union and the Member States acting jointly
Not all parts of the agreement fall within the EU’s exclusive competence and therefore the agreement cannot be concluded without the participation of all of the Member States
Argentina is back in the BIT negotiation arena
The recent signature of the Argentina-Qatar Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and the imminent signature of an Argentina-Japan BIT represent a shift in Argentina’s BIT policy.
India, Kyrgyzstan initiate Bilateral Investment Treaty talks
India and Kyrgyzstan initiated talks to conclude a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) that will seek to boost investments between the two nations and protect investors’ interests.
Asian allies’ envoys urge Trump to drop opposition to TPP
U.S.-allied Asian ambassadors are urging President-elect Donald Trump to reconsider his opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement and keep the U.S. engaged in Asia.
Cabinet to continue with amendments to laws related to TPPA - Mustapa Mohamed
The Cabinet meeting agreed to proceed with the amendments to the laws relating to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
CETA: Selling off the farm
Agribusiness counting on CETA’s (de)regulatory cooperation agenda for the bulk of the benefits