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BILATERALS.ORG WEEKLY   27-3 DEC 2025
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NEWS FROM THE MOVEMENTS
WSRW | 2-Dec-2025

Parliament nearly blocks Morocco’s labelling grab

EU lawmakers today had a golden opportunity to stand up for European consumers. Backed by a solid majority, the Parliament came close to overturning the Commission.
OWINFS & ETJC | 2-Dec-2025

Webinar: Breaking down Trump’s trade attacks & global solidarity efforts [updated with the recordings]

Join us in calling on governments to stop appeasing Trump. Learn how your work fits into this movement and how you can join us in pushing for resistance and creating a better world.
TNI | 28-Nov-2025

Beyond tariffs Silicon Valley’s war on digital sovereignty

Trump’s consolidation with Silicon Valley signals a reconfiguration of digital political economy, where US trade policy, technological dominance, and data governance converge.
Western Sahara Resource Watch | 28-Nov-2025

These are the MEPs who voted for ignoring the CJEU

187 Parliamentarians voted to ignore the ruling of the CJEU, the interests of EU farmers, the rights of the EU consumers and the aspirations of the Saharawi people. Here they are.
Youtube | 28-Nov-2025

Webinar : Unpacking the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA)

Unpacking the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA): risk and threats of investor lawsuit to state for people, environment, and democracy.
TNI | 27-Nov-2025

Banking on data

How the world’s tax havens became the data centres for the digital economy.
Western Sahara Resource Watch | 27-Nov-2025

Farmers block Azura warehouse in France and launch legal action

Growing pressure on EU–Morocco trade deal as French farmers today launch legal steps and storm Azura’s entry point for Western Sahara produce in Perpignan.
NEGOTIATIONS
Global Times | 2-Dec-2025

New China-Russia bilateral investment agreement takes effect: MOFCOM

The new Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments formally came into effect.
Samoa Global News | 2-Dec-2025

Samoa signs phase II of the Pacer Plus implementation arrangement

This second Phase will focus on strengthening capacity, improving market access, and supporting sustainable economic development across the Pacific.
Buenos Aires Times | 2-Dec-2025

Key European Union vote on Mercosur trade deal expected mid-December

Vote by European Union member states on trade agreement with South American bloc expected to take place between December 16 and 19, according to reports, just ahead of Mercosur summit in Brazil.
Liga Net | 2-Dec-2025

Indonesia has rejected US coercive trade practices

Indonesia resists attempts Donald Trump to force it to accept the so-called "poison pill" and other coercive provisions in a trade agreement with the US. The refusal calls into question America’s efforts to counter China’s influence in Southeast Asia, writes Financial Times.
Straits Times | 2-Dec-2025

Mahathir lodges police report against Malaysia PM Anwar over US trade deal

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has lodged a police report against Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim regarding the Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) between Malaysia and the United States.
Fortune India | 2-Dec-2025

India-Sweden bilateral trade can double in 5 years if India-EU FTA, India’s green transition plans materialise

Twelve chapters have been concluded, and both sides are working intensively to close the remaining eight. The aim is to finalize the agreement by the end of 2025, with a formal signing expected at the India–EU Summit in January 2026.
Manila Bulletin | 2-Dec-2025

Philippines races to seal EU, UAE, Chile free-trade deals in 2026

The Philippines will sign at least three free-trade agreements (FTAs) next year, including a historic deal with the European Union (EU), as part of the government’s bid to boost the country’s exports, which remain robust despite global headwinds.
Cape Town etc | 1-Dec-2025

US proposes bill to exclude South Africa from AGOA renewal

This bill, titled the AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act, was tabled at the end of September and aims to extend the AGOA for two additional years. However, nestled within the legislation is a stipulation that explicitly excludes South Africa from participating in this crucial economic programme.
Reuters | 1-Dec-2025

US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain

The United States announced a deal with Britain for zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products and medical technology which will lead to Britain spending more on medicines.
See News | 1-Dec-2025

Egypt, Vietnam discuss free-trade deal & new investments

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Vietnamese Prime Minister on the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit, where he attended on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Madbouly expressed Egypt’s strong interest in strengthening bilateral relations across all fields
Reuters | 1-Dec-2025

South Africa sees US trade negotiations continuing despite G20 differences

South Africa’s trade minister said on Sunday that he expected negotiations with the U.S. over a trade deal would continue, despite differences between the two countries over this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg.
Financial Express | 1-Dec-2025

A worrying template

A fair pact will elude India if US bases its negotiations on deals with Malaysia and Cambodia.
IANS | 1-Dec-2025

India, Israel enter deeper trade and tech ties with FTA talks: Report

India and Israel are strengthening their relations centred on trade talks, technology partnerships and strategic coordination, according to a new report.
Interfax | 1-Dec-2025

Eurasian Economic Union, India hold first round of negotiations on free trade zone

The countries of the Eurasian Economic Union and India held the first round of negotiations on a free trade agreement this week in New Delhi.
Reuters | 1-Dec-2025

Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal

Taiwan is aiming for tariffs on its exports to the United States to be cut to 15% from 20% now, though help in training U.S. workers is not among the "conditions" figuring in their trade talks, senior Taiwan officials said on Monday.
Vietnam Pictorial | 1-Dec-2025

Poland ratifies EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement

Polish President Karol Nawrocki on November 27 signed an act ratifying the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), officially completing the final step for Poland to become the 20th out of 27 EU member states to do so.
Tempo | 1-Dec-2025

Indonesia confident EU will approve IEU-CEPA trade pact

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto highlighted recent progress in the IEU-CEPA, noting that the agreement’s legal text has now been translated into 24 languages and is ready to be deliberated in the European Parliament.
Korea Post | 1-Dec-2025

S.Korea and Serbia launch first official negotiations for comprehensive economic partnership agreement

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) announced that South Korea and Serbia have begun their first official round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), taking place in Seoul from December 1 to 4.
Businesess Standard | 1-Dec-2025

Framework trade deal with US likely by year-end: Commerce Secretary

India nears a framework trade deal with the US but insists both reciprocal and Russian-oil-linked tariffs must be resolved together, even as parallel talks with the EU and Canada gather pace.
Financial Express | 1-Dec-2025

Canada FTA talks to start next week, says Piyush Goyal

India and Canada will start talks on their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) next week, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Friday at FICCI AGM.
Aik News | 1-Dec-2025

Pakistan nears GCC free trade agreement, eyes boost in Bahrain trade

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement is “nearly finalised,” paving the way for a major boost in trade and investment between Pakistan and GCC nations, especially Bahrain.
The Edge Malaysia | 28-Nov-2025

China demands Malaysia, Cambodia clarify trade deals with US

China complained to Malaysia and Cambodia about the trade deals they signed with the US last month, underscoring the delicate balance countries must strike in the rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
The National Tribune | 28-Nov-2025

New Zealand to increase support for PACER Plus

New Zealand and Australia have announced an additional package of support for PACER Plus – the Pacific region’s most modern framework for rules-based trade.
RFI | 28-Nov-2025

French lawmakers unanimously opposed to EU-Mercosur trade deal

France’s National Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the government to oppose the free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, ahead of decisive votes at the European level in December.
Vietnam+ | 27-Nov-2025

Vietnam, EFTA working on 18th FTA negotiation round in Da Nang

The 18th negotiation round of a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is taking place in the central city of Da Nang from November 25 to 28, reported the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
The Edge Malaysia | 27-Nov-2025

Malaysia has no plans to renegotiate US trade deal, says Zafrul

Malaysia has no plans to renegotiate its trade deal with the US, and the government is focused on making sure all ministries follow the agreement, said Investment, Trade and Industry minister.
CNBCTV 18 | 27-Nov-2025

Govt sources: Gulf Cooperation Council, Israel want trade deal with India, NZ FTA almost complete

The 4th Round of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in Auckland from 3rd to 7th November focused on key areas, including Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, and Rules of Origin.
The Nation Thailand | 27-Nov-2025

Thai commerce minister asks India to resume FTA negotiations

Thailand’s Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has formally called on India to restart negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to strengthen economic ties and unlock new trade opportunities between the two nations.
ANTARA News | 27-Nov-2025

Australia says Indonesia ready to join CPTPP

Indonesia has been officially recognized by Australia as a country ready to start the accession process for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a major regional trade bloc. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed this development, highlighting that Indonesia’s strong existing policy framework aligns well with CPTPP requirements.
Philstar Global | 27-Nov-2025

Philippines, EU set next FTA talks for early 2026

The next full round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) is expected to take place in the first quarter of next year.
Tribune India | 27-Nov-2025

India to begin FTA negotiations with Russia-led EAEU from today

India will launch formal negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union starting today, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced at a press conference in the capital.
KEY ISSUES
The Guardian | 1-Dec-2025

Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions

The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courts
The Nation | 28-Nov-2025

Kingsgate announces settlement of dispute with Thai government, ending ‘Akara Gold Mine’ case

Kingsgate ends 8-year dispute with the Thai government over Akara Gold Mine. Arbitration process now concluding, with future business operations in Thailand in focus.
 
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NOVEDADES DE LOS MOVIMIENTOS
La Jornada | 1-Dec-2025

No más privilegios a mineras en el T-MEC

Sabemos que en futbol se dan empates que se sienten y celebran como victorias. Parecido es el caso de la demanda interpuesta por Access Business Group (ABG, que agrupa a Amway-Nutrilite) contra México, en la cual el fallo del tribunal del CIADI del Banco Mundial fue a favor del defendido.
Argentina Mejor Sin TLC | 1-Dec-2025

Rechazo al acuerdo comercial con Estados Unidos: Argentina no se negocia

El gobierno anunció un acuerdo comercial con Estados Unidos negociado en secreto y sin participación social. Las organizaciones alertamos que implica una grave cesión de soberanía y pone en riesgo derechos, empleo y producción. Presentamos aquí nuestra declaración colectiva frente a este acuerdo.
Negociaciones
Baja News | 1-Dec-2025

Tensiones en el T-MEC: alertan presión de EU para que México acepte maíz transgénico

La discusión sobre el maíz transgénico volvió a encenderse en México luego de que el ministro en retiro José Ramón Cossío advirtiera que Estados Unidos buscará imponer la aceptación de maíz genéticamente modificado como condición dentro de las próximas renegociaciones del T-MEC.
Acermetal | 1-Dec-2025

Las industrias europeas instan a los responsables políticos a considerar plenamente los desafíos sectoriales al concluir las negociaciones del TLC entre la UE y la India

La industria europea expresa su profunda preocupación por el posible impacto del TLC entre la UE y la India en las industrias estratégicas europeas si no se adopta un enfoque sectorial y no se tienen debidamente en cuenta los retos de nuestros sectores.
Semanario Universidad | 30-Nov-2025

Activistas entregaron más de 12,000 firmas de costarricenses que piden que no se firme el TLC con Israel

Cerca de 12.000 costarricenses firmaron una petición para pedirle al gobierno que no suscriba el TLC que está negociando con el estado de Israel. La Coalición Palestina Costa Rica se manifestó el pasado jueves 27 de noviembre frente a la cancillería y entregó las firmas pidiendo además que se rompan relaciones con dicho estado.
Semanario Universidad | 30-Nov-2025

Firmar un TLC con Israel enviará un mensaje devastador a las víctimas en Palestina y a los pueblos que aman la paz en todo el mundo

Firmar un TLC con Israel justo ahora, en un momento en que Israel comete un genocidio enviará un mensaje devastador a las víctimas en Palestina y a los pueblos que aman la paz en todo el mundo. Enviará señales de que Costa Rica esta dispuesta a abandonar su compromiso con el derecho internacional y los derechos humanos en aras del oportunismo político.
América Latina Sin TLC | 30-Nov-2025

Adhesión de Uruguay al TPP11: primeros análisis

Viviana Barreto, analista en Relaciones Internacionales, habla sobre el impacto que podría tener la adhesión del país oriental al Tratado Integral y Progresista de Asociación Transpacífico (CPTPP, por sus siglas en inglés) y la repercusión política que podría tener en el Mercosur.
Infobae | 30-Nov-2025

Francia reafirmó su rechazo al acuerdo comercial entre la UE y Mercosur ante votaciones clave en Bruselas

Los diputados franceses reiteraron su oposición al acuerdo comercial entre la Unión Europea y Mercosur, a pocas semanas de que comiencen las votaciones decisivas en las instituciones europeas. El debate reapareció en París cuando la Asamblea Nacional aprobó una resolución que insta al Ejecutivo a rechazar el tratado.
DW | 30-Nov-2025

¿Envía Emiratos Árabes Unidos armas a los rebeldes de Sudán?

La sospecha de que los emiratíes sirven como intermediarios para armar a las Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido ha hecho que eurodiputados pidan poner fin a las negociaciones para un Tratado de Libre Comercio.
El Salto Diario | 27-Nov-2025

Cacicadas del Partido Popular Europeo con el acuerdo UE-Mercosur

La presidencia conservadora del Parlamento Europeo ha bloqueado la votación de una resolución que pretendía pedir al Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea (TJUE) un examen jurídico del acuerdo comercial entre la UE y el Mercosur. El Ejecutivo comunitario de Ursula von der Leyen pretende firmar el acuerdo el 20 de diciembre.
La Nación | 27-Nov-2025

Acuerdo con EE.UU.: el Gobierno buscaría la adhesión a un convenio internacional para la propiedad intelectual en semillas y atraer inversiones

En el medio del acuerdo con los Estados Unidos, y debido a que la propiedad intelectual quedó dentro del convenio, el Gobierno avanzaría, para el caso de semillas e innovaciones biotecnológicas, con la adhesión al convenio UPOV-91 [Unión Internacional para la Protección de las Obtenciones Vegetales], según distintas fuentes, oficiales y privadas.
Política | 27-Nov-2025

T-MEC y EU. La agenda de la renegociación 2025-2026

La administración estadounidense ha planteado una agenda ambiciosa para la renegociación del T-MEC con México, centrada en cinco ejes que buscan fortalecer cadenas de valor regionales y asegurar condiciones comerciales y regulatorias más estrictas.
El Observador | 27-Nov-2025

Sala IV rechaza acción de inconstitucionalidad que pedía derogar TLC con Estados Unidos

Por quinta vez, un administrador limonense fracasó en su intento de tumbar, vía Sala Constitucional, la participación de Costa Rica en el Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) entre Centroamérica, República Dominicana y Estados Unidos (Cafta, por sus siglas en inglés).
Vietnamplus | 27-Nov-2025

Vietnam avanza en TLC con Asociación de Libre Comercio de Europa

La 18.ª ronda de negociaciones para el Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) entre Vietnam y la Asociación de Libre Comercio de Europa (EFTA) se desarrolla hasta el 28 de noviembre en la ciudad vietnamita de Da Nang.
CUESTIONES CLAVES
EMOL | 30-Nov-2025

Bupa: El grupo británico detrás de isapre Cruz Blanca que desafía al Estado chileno

El pasado 21 de noviembre, la británica Bupa -controladora de isapre Cruz Blanca- decidió abrir una disputa legal en contra del Estado de Chile ante el Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias Relativas a Inversiones (Ciadi), bajo el tratado comercial con Reino Unido.
Criterio | 27-Nov-2025

Castaños de Choloma: Inversionistas demandan al Estado mientras residentes denuncian fraude

En medio de denuncias de fraude por parte de residentes de Castaños de Choloma, en Honduras, los inversionistas involucrados en la construcción de la residencial inundada tras el paso de las tormentas Eta y Iota, juan Carlos y Ernesto Argüello, demandan al Estado de Honduras ante el CIADI por 100 millones de dólares, más dos millones de dólares en "daños morales", bajo el CAFTA-DR.
 
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A signer: Non à la ZLECAf, oui à un commerce pour les peuples, pas pour les multinationales

Nous vous invitons à signer ici la déclaration d’organisations de la société civile africaines.

NOUVELLES DES MOUVEMENTS
WSRW | 2-Dec-2025

Le Parlement européen a presque bloqué la tentative du Maroc de rafler l’étiquetage

Les eurodéputés ont eu aujourd’hui une occasion en or de défendre les consommateurs européens. Fort d’une solide majorité, le Parlement a failli faire tomber la Commission.
Western Sahara Resource Watch | 28-Nov-2025

Voici les eurodéputés qui ont voté pour ignorer l’arrêt de la CJUE

187 parlementaires ont voté pour ignorer l’arrêt de la CJUE, les intérêts des agriculteurs européens, les droits des consommateurs européens et les aspirations du peuple sahraoui. Les voici.
Confédération paysanne | 27-Nov-2025

Accord UE-Maroc : nous dénonçons la concurrence déloyale des importations illégales du Sahara occidental occupé !

Dans cet accord de libre-échange UE-MAROC, il y a les territoires occupés du Sahara occidental dont les entreprises multinationales pillent les ressources sans aucune retombée économique pour les Sahraouis.
Négociations
Le Soir | 2-Dec-2025

Le Royaume-Uni conclut un accord « zéro droits de douane » avec les Etats-Unis pour le secteur pharma

Londres et Washington ont annoncé un accord garantissant zéro droits de douane sur les exportations britanniques de produits pharmaceutiques vers les Etats-Unis, en échange de quoi le Royaume-Uni s’engage à payer plus cher certains médicaments remboursés.
AfricanManager | 1-Dec-2025

La Tunisie et l’Indonésie signeront un accord commercial préférentiel en janvier

L’Indonésie devrait signer un accord commercial préférentiel avec la Tunisie début 2024, un accord qui permettra à l’huile de palme de Jakarta d’accéder plus facilement au marché nord-africain.
APA News | 1-Dec-2025

L’Egypte discute des accords de libre-échange avec le Vietnam

Le Premier ministre vietnamien Pham Minh Chinh a exprimé à son homologue égyptien, Mostafa Madbouly, l’intérêt de son pays pour un accord de libre échange avec Le Caire, en marge du G20 tenu en Afrique du Sud, selon un communiqué officiel publié au Caire.
Hespress | 1-Dec-2025

Accord commercial UE-Maroc : le polisario veut relancer la bataille judiciaire

Le polisario revient à la charge devant la Cour de justice de l’Union européenne (CJUE). Quelques semaines à peine après l’entrée en vigueur provisoire du nouvel accord commercial entre le Maroc et l’Union européenne (UE).
24/24 MG | 1-Dec-2025

COOPERATION – Dernière ligne droite vers un Accord de partenariat économique global entre Madagascar et l’Union Européenne

Un round potentiellement décisif. Les négociations actuelles pourraient être la dernière ligne droite vers la finalisation de l’Accord de partenariat économique (APE) complet entre Madagascar et l’Union Européenne.
Connaissance des énergies | 1-Dec-2025

Matières premières stratégiques : l’UE et l’Afrique du Sud signent un protocole d’accord

L’Union européenne (UE) et l’Afrique du Sud ont signé jeudi un protocole d’accord sur des matières premières stratégiques, deux jours avant le début du premier sommet du G20 sur le continent africain.
Le Figaro | 28-Nov-2025

L’Assemblée nationale s’oppose à l’unanimité au traité de libre-échange Mercosur

Les députés ont voté à l’unanimité une proposition de résolution visant à s’opposer à l’accord commercial contesté entre la France et le Mercosur.
Politis | 28-Nov-2025

Mercosur : « L’histoire de ma famille et de la ferme a déjà été bouleversée par ces accords de libre-échange »

Philippe Babaudou, éleveur et coporte-parole de la Confédération paysanne en Haute-Vienne, raconte les effets de ces accords de libre-échange sur la ferme familiale.
Le Courrier du Vietnam | 27-Nov-2025

Libre-échange : Da Nang accueille le 18ᵉ cycle de négociations Vietnam - AELE

Le 18ᵉ cycle de négociations de l’Accord de libre-échange entre le Vietnam et l’Association européenne de libre-échange (AELE) se tient du 25 au 28 novembre à Da Nang, a annoncé le ministère de l’Industrie et du Commerce.
ENJEUX MAJEURS
Le Vif | 1-Dec-2025

Comment l’arbitrage d’investissement se mue en entrave aux politiques publiques

Pour protéger leurs investissements, des sociétés se retournent contre des Etats jusqu’à entraver leur action, notamment en faveur du climat. L’arbitrage d’investissement est-il dévoyé?
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