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EU Court adviser: fruit from Western Sahara should not be labelled as from Morocco
“Products originating in the territory of Western Sahara should be labelled as such, to the exclusion of any other provenance”, the Advocate General to Europe’s top Court stated on Thursday 21 March 2024.
Report: EU-Morocco fisheries depends on illegal occupation
A new document published by the EU Commission reveals to what extent the EU-Morocco fisheries agreement has been depending on the stocks offshore occupied Western Sahara.
I-EAEU FTA negotiations agreed on two more chapters: Trade Ministry
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade stated that negotiations on the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement have reached the fourth round, where the two parties agreed on two additional chapters.
NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement to come into force in May
New Zealand’s MPs voted overwhelming in favour of legislation in Parliament, allowing the deal to take effect in just over a month’s time.
Commission presents parliament with Energy Charter Treaty exit plan
The European Commission’s plan to withdraw the bloc from the Energy Charter Treaty while allowing member states the right to remain if they choose was presented to Parliament.
French senators reject EU-Canada free-trade deal
France’s Sénat overwhelmingly voted against a free-trade agreement between the European Union and Canada after an unusual alliance in the upper house between left- and right-wing opponents of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Trade agreements’ influence on the global mineral transition in critical raw materials
Trade agreements shape the global minerals transition by determining access to essential raw materials, influencing investment decisions, and enforcing environmental and social regulations. This article examines the underlying agenda of trade agreements in shaping the global minerals transition, including how they affect the distribution of benefits and risks.
S. Korea, Bangladesh discuss ways to broaden economic ties
South Korea’s industry ministry said Friday it has discussed ways to broaden the economic ties with Bangladesh, including seeking a bilateral trade and investment promotion framework (TIPF).
GCC, Turkey launch talks on free trade agreement
Turkey and the Gulf Cooperation Council have signed a deal to begin formal negotiations for a free trade agreement, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat announced, as Ankara looks to boost economic ties in the Middle East.
China, Honduras hold 4th round of FTA negotiations
The fourth round of negotiations on the China-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was held in Beijing from Tuesday to Thursday, the Ministry of Commerce said.
China to speed up accession to CPTPP
China will use a variety of channels to engage in multilevel communication and exchanges with all relevant parties in order to speed up its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, said the Ministry of Commerce.
Single Africa market under threat — former minister questions AfCFTA relevance
AN economist and former Deputy Finance Minister, Kwaku Kwarteng, has revived the debate on how realistic it is to have a single market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.
Ties with Africa to grow with Korea’s support: Ivory Coast envoy
The upcoming Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul will increase cooperation with Korea and expand support for Africa’s progress, according to Allou Wanyou Eugene Biti, Ivory Coast’s ambassador to South Korea.
Panama update
Orla Mining is exploring all legal remedies available to protect its investments in respect of the Cerro Quema Project. The company intends file a notice of intent to arbitrate under the Panama-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
Honduras ratchets up battle with crypto-libertarian investors, rejects World Bank court
After the Honduran president repealed a law granting unfettered authority to outside investors, the cryptoquistadors took the dispute to a World Bank arbitration court.
France faces high-risk vote on EU-Canada free trade deal
The French government faces a risky vote on a controversial trade deal between the EU and Canada in the Senate where an unlikely alliance between left and right hopes to torpedo the pact.
Senate passes updated Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement without support of Tories
The Senate has passed a bill to implement Canada’s updated free trade agreement with Ukraine, paving the way for it to become law.
Economists: "The era of corporate supremacy in the international trade system is coming to an end"
85 leading economists “commend” Honduras’ decision to quit international court that prioritises “corporate profit” over “sustainable development”.
Fish farmers up in arms at proposed FTA with EFTA members
Representatives of six fish farmer associations on Monday submitted a letter to Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin, urging the government to halt the negotiation of a free trade agreement (FTA) for imported fish that Thailand is planning with EFTA.
EAEU, Mongolia expect to complete preparation of temporary free trade agreement
The countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Mongolia intend to complete the preparation of a temporary agreement on setting up a free trade zone by the end of 2024, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) said following consultations with Mongolian representatives earlier this week.