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EU closing in on ‘framework’ trade deal with US to avoid Trump’s 50% tariffs
Diplomats and officials say bloc willing to accept 10% tariffs, but talks may go down to wire before Wednesday deadline.
United call by EU farmers’ and agricultural workers’ organisations to oppose the EU-Mercosur trade agreement
We, the undersigned organisations representing the diverse interests of European farmers and agricultural workers – COPA-COGECA, CEJA, ECVC and EFFAT – urge you to firmly oppose the conclusion of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement in its current form.
Trump’s tariffs and the Big Tech takeover
How are countries in the Global Majority world responding to the US’s sudden demand for trade (re)negotiations in the digital economy?
Albanese revives push for Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement at G7 Summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed Australia’s ambition to finalise a long-delayed Free Trade Agreement with the European Union.
Lupaka wins ICSID dispute against Peru over gold project
The dispute arose under the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Peru and concerned Lupaka’s investment in the Invicta gold project, located in the Andean highlands of Peru.
By sacrificing Palestine, Europe betrays itself
By refusing to take action on Israel, EU states are violating European and international law.
US and Vietnam reach initial tariff deal
President Donald Trump said he will reduce tariffs on Vietnam while Hanoi will open its market to US agricultural products and strengthen rules of origin standards to cut down on transshipment.
Why Kenya-UAE economic deal could be disastrous for Kenya’s health sector
On January 14, President William Ruto and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed the Kenya-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), touted as the UAE’s first such deal with a mainland African country.
Assess_EU-Mercosur 2.0: Assessing the final agreement text of the Association Agreement between the EU and Mercosur
This report presents an updated assessment of the potential effects of the EU Mercosur Association Agreement in its final version, thereby paying particular attention to the new elements included in the agreement
The Republic of Armenia is put on notice of investment dispute for its actions against Samvel Karapetyan and Electrical Networks of Armenia
Samvel Karapetyan, a prominent businessman and a founder of Tashir Group, one of the largest group of companies in Eastern Europe, together with his family, sent a notice of investment dispute to the state officials of the Republic of Armenia.
Trump tariffs may add fuel to UAE’s free trade push
The UAE’s pursuit of bilateral trade deals is more important than ever today as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to upend international commerce as we know it.
EU wants upfront relief for key sectors in any US trade deal, sources say
The European Union wants immediate relief from tariffs in key sectors as part of any trade deal with the United States due by a July 9 deadline, but the bloc expects even a best-case deal to include a degree of asymmetry.
Mercosur, EFTA blocs finalize free-trade agreement, say sources
South American bloc Mercosur has concluded talks for a free-trade agreement with a group of four European nations known as EFTA.
Aftershock in Groningen
How Shell and ExxonMobil use arbitration to offload the costs of closing the Netherlands’ largest gas field.
Trump warns ‘spoiled’ Japan may not get a US trade deal
US President Donald Trump expressed doubt about reaching a trade deal with Japan, criticizing Japan for allegedly not buying American rice and cars—claims contradicted by trade data. Trump threatened steep tariffs (up to 30-35%) if no deal is made.
Analyzing the India-UK FTA: is India giving up its ‘digital sovereignty’ dream?
The India-UK FTA includes several trade liberalization measures, with a special emphasis on digital trade provisions. These provisions, while appearing to promote free trade principles like non-discrimination, have significant implications for India’s domestic digital policies aimed at maintaining regulatory control and supporting digital sovereignty.
Namibia enters AfCFTA market with salt export
For the first time since Namibia ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, a locally produced consignment of salt left the port of Walvis Bay on Monday.
Trump bullies Canada on behalf of Big Tech, workers continue to lose out
Canada announced that it would drop its 3 percent digital services tax on major technology companies after President Trump announced he would be “terminating” all trade discussions with Canada because of its digital tax.
Bahrain ratifies Bilateral Investment Treaty with UAE
Key features include the exclusion of concessions for natural resources from its protection remit, the inclusion of sovereign wealth funds as "Investors" and a denial of benefits clause.
EFTA states and Malaysia sign economic partnership agreement with investment promotion chapter
The trade agreement includes an investment chapter aimed at promoting mutual foreign investment flows between the EFTA states and Malaysia