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BILATERALS.ORG WEEKLY   3-9 MAY 2025
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NEWS FROM THE MOVEMENTS
Third World Network | 6-May-2025

Raw materials and resource-shackling under the EU’s FTA texts

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
Global Justice Now | 6-May-2025

UK-India treaty with ‘corporate courts’ shows a government “at odds with the times”, campaigners say

Campaigners warn new deal could pose threats to climate action and medicine prices; claims of hypocrisy after UK withdrew from a similar deal last year.
Digital Trade Alliance | 6-May-2025

Timeline: The Development of digital trade agreements

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.
NEGOTIATIONS
The Daily Star | 9-May-2025

EU accelerating free trade talks with Asia: trade chief

The European Union is speeding up free trade negotiations with key Asian countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and India, in response to the heavy tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
The Sun | 9-May-2025

US declines to engage with ASEAN as a group on tariffs

The United States has chosen to avoid tariff negotiations with ASEAN as a unified group, preferring instead to engage in bilateral talks with individual member countries, according to Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
Mint | 7-May-2025

New template for trade deals: Govt to focus on tariffs, non-tariff barriers to clinch early agreements

In a major strategic shift, India is moving away from negotiating full-fledged free trade agreements and instead opting for short-term, limited-scope trade deals with several countries.
PoliticsHome | 7-May-2025

A trade deal with the US could spell disaster for the UK

As the spectre of Donald Trump’s tariffs looms over British exports, Labour confronts a stark choice: in its mission to secure tariff relief, what is the government willing to surrender?
The Hindu | 7-May-2025

Farmers protest UK trade deal saying it’s a threat to agriculture and MSMEs

Samyukt Kisan Morcha, allied unions allege pact enables ‘economic imperialism’, bypasses Parliamentary scrutiny, and endangers national interests.
Reuters | 7-May-2025

What’s in the UK-India trade deal?

Britain and India clinched a long-coveted free trade pact after tariff turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump forced the two sides to hasten efforts to increase their trade in whisky, cars and food.
Hindustan Times | 7-May-2025

India clinches free trade deal with UK

India and the UK on Tuesday clinched a free trade agreement that will boost Indian exports of textiles, leather and engineering goods and cut levies on British whisky, automobiles and medical devices.
Kyodo | 7-May-2025

US eyes de-escalation as trade talks with China set for weekend

The United States and China will hold talks to de-escalate trade tensions, in the first known high-level in-person contact between representatives of the world’s two largest economies since President Donald Trump unleashed hefty tariffs on imports.
Financial Post | 7-May-2025

Trump tells Carney CUSMA is ’good deal for everybody’ but leaves door open for termination

Le premier ministre canadien et le président américain ont ouvert la porte à une renégociation rapide de l’Accord Canada–États-Unis–Mexique.
Middle East Monitor | 7-May-2025

Egypt approves investment promotion agreement with Saudi Arabia

The Egyptian parliament approved an agreement on the promotion and protection of mutual investments signed between Egypt and Saudi Arabia last October, Gulf Online reported.
The Straits Times | 6-May-2025

Singapore-Pacific Alliance free trade agreement enters into force for Republic, Chile and Peru

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.
BBC | 6-May-2025

Trump film tariffs to be part of UK-US trade talks

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.
The Express Tribune | 6-May-2025

PTA with Japan sought to ease tariffs

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.
RBC Ukraine | 5-May-2025

Zelenskyy: Ukraine and Ecuador to work toward free trade agreement

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.
NDTV | 5-May-2025

India-New Zealand FTA: First in-person round of talks kick off in New Delhi

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.
CNBC TV18 | 5-May-2025

Sunset clause in BIT, data localisation, UK’s new carbon tax may delay FTA with India: Sources

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.
Financial Express | 5-May-2025

FTA should also address non-tariff barriers: Piyush Goyal tells EU

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.
The Straits Times | 5-May-2025

UK-India investment treaty lets companies sue government, sources say

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.
The Straits Times | 5-May-2025

Mixed ruling in UK-EU fishing dispute as Britain seeks Brexit reset

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.
KEY ISSUES
iclg | 5-May-2025

Argentina still on hook for BIT arbitral award

ICSID tribunal rejects Argentina’s request to reconsider award based on the judgment in entirely separate litigation proceedings.
 
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NOVEDADES DE LOS MOVIMIENTOS
Biodiversidad LA | 6-May-2025

T-MEC y maíz. Imposición, gesticulaciones y la resistencia de los pueblos

Este texto que nos brinda Ramón Vera es un acervo que reúne una multiplicidad de conocimientos y saberes construidos por ese caminar hermanado y amoroso con las comunidades productoras, con investigadores e investigadoras, con activismos comprometidos con el maíz, la milpa, y la certeza de que el maíz no es una cosa, es un ámbito de comunidad, un tejido de relaciones. Y este profundo análisis al que nos lleva su narrativa, desvela complejas piezas de un escenario donde los poderes políticos y económicos protagonizan escabrosos senderos y gesticulaciones engañosas que son repelidas con la firme conciencia y la determinación de que cualquier tormenta o escollo es superado en la comunalidad y en la incuestionable defensa de la vida.
Negociaciones
Swiss Info | 8-May-2025

Sheinbaum asegura que no hay “ninguna señal” de que el T-MEC vaya a desaparecer

La presidenta de México aseguró que no existe “ninguna” señal de que el T-MEC vaya a desaparecer, luego de que el presidente estadounidense, dijera que sus socios no lo han respetado y que se «renegociará muy pronto».
Las 2 Orillas | 7-May-2025

Los nuevos aranceles de Estados Unidos y el Tratado de Libre Comercio con Colombia

La imposición de nuevos aranceles a exportaciones de Colombia hacia Estados Unidos marca el final definitivo de cualquier replanteamiento del TLC con Estados Unidos.
UDGTV | 7-May-2025

India y Reino Unido firman un acuerdo de libre comercio en plena tormenta arancelaria

India y Reino Unido anunciaron un acuerdo de libre comercio, presentado por el gobierno británico como el más ambicioso desde el Brexit, tras negociaciones reanudadas en febrero, después de las primeras amenazas aduaneras de Donald Trump.
Diario la R | 7-May-2025

La Unión Europea concluyó la revisión legal del acuerdo con el Mercosur y avanza hacia su aprobación definitiva

La Unión Europea confirmó al Mercosur que ha finalizado la revisión legal del histórico acuerdo comercial entre ambos bloques, un paso clave que marca el inicio de la fase de traducción del extenso documento.
La Rancherita del Aire | 7-May-2025

Trump anuncia renegociación del T-MEC en 2026, "para ajustarlo o terminarlo"

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, en reunión con el primer ministro de Canadá, Mark Carney, adelantó que está abierta la posibilidad de que concluya el tratado de libre comercio entre Estados Unidos, México y Canadá (T-MEC).
El Diario de Santiago | 5-May-2025

Alianza del Pacífico celebra entrada en vigor de TLC entre Perú, Chile y Singapur

La Alianza del Pacífico (AP) celebró ayer la próxima entrada en vigor del tratado de libre comercio (TLC) entre Perú, Chile y Singapur, algo que profundizará las relaciones comerciales con la región Asia Pacífico, informó la cancillería peruana.
 
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NOUVELLES DES MOUVEMENTS
Collectif Stop CETA Mercosur | 6-May-2025

La France est-elle en train de lâcher sur l’accord UE-Mercosur ?

La France serait-elle en train de changer de position sur l’accord de libre-échange entre l’Union européenne et les pays du Mercosur ?
Négociations
Zone Bourse | 7-May-2025

L’accord de libre-échange entre Singapour et les États d’Amérique latine entre en vigueur

Cet accord propose à Singapour un accès aux marchés du Chili, de la Colombie, du Mexique et du Pérou.
20 minutes | 7-May-2025

En réaction aux droits de douane américains, l’Inde et le Royaume-Uni concluent un accord de libre-échange « majeur »

L’Inde et le Royaume-Uni ont conclu un accord de libre-échange, présenté par Londres comme « le plus ambitieux depuis le Brexit », qui prévoit une réduction importante des droits de douane sur de nombreux produits.
Le Devoir | 7-May-2025

Donald Trump et Mark Carney ont discuté de libre-échange

Le premier ministre canadien et le président américain ont ouvert la porte à une renégociation rapide de l’Accord Canada–États-Unis–Mexique.
Zone Bourse | 5-May-2025

L’accord d’investissement entre le Royaume-Uni et l’Inde permet aux entreprises de poursuivre le gouvernement, selon des sources

Un traité d’investissement entre la Grande-Bretagne et l’Inde contiendra une disposition permettant aux entreprises de poursuivre l’un ou l’autre gouvernement si elles estiment que des changements de politique nuisent injustement à leurs investissements ou à leurs bénéfices.
Euractiv | 5-May-2025

Pêche au lançon : l’UE remporte une victoire partielle face au Royaume-Uni

Un tribunal arbitral de La Haye a jugé que l’interdiction décidée par le Royaume-Uni concernant la pêche au lançon dans les eaux anglaises — qui s’appliquait également aux navires de l’UE — était disproportionnée.
ENJEUX MAJEURS
Zone Bourse | 5-May-2025

Webuild remporte un arbitrage international de 147 millions de dollars avec l’Argentine

Un arbitrage international a accordé 147 millions de dollars à Webuild Spa à la suite d’un différend avec l’Argentine concernant le projet de construction et de concession de la liaison autoroutière Rosario-Victoria.
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