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USTR floats idea of ‘sunset’ proposal in NAFTA 2.0
14-Sep-2017 Politico
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is considering a so-called sunset proposal, or a provision that would effectively implement an automatic termination of the deal after five years unless all three parties agree before then to renew it
EU-Japan FTA - EU negotiating mandate (Nov 2012)
14-Sep-2017 European Council
As released by the European Council
Canada pushing to revamp NAFTA lawsuit provision
14-Sep-2017 The Globe and Mail
The goal of Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is to revamp Chapter 11 so it more closely mirrors the investor-state dispute-resolution mechanism that forms part of the 2016 Canada-European Union trade deal.
Canada, Asean to talk FTA
14-Sep-2017 Phnom Penh Post
Canada has agreed to commence exploratory discussions on a Free Trade Agreement with the 10 member nations that make up Asean, according to an announcement by the Canada-Asean Business Council.
NAFTA parties pursue "accelerated" timeframe, gear up for third round of talks
14-Sep-2017 ICTSD
Officials are gearing up for another negotiating round in the efforts to modernise the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with the next set of talks due for 23-27 September
Recommendation for a Council decision authorising the opening of negotiations for a Convention establishing a multilateral court for the settlement of investment disputes
14-Sep-2017 European Commission
The inclusion of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) in trade and investment agreements has become subject to increased public scrutiny and questioning.
Juncker’s trade push starts with Australia, New Zealand
14-Sep-2017 EurActiv
In his State of the Union address, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker mentioned the strengthening of the trade agenda as his number one initiative.
Hong Kong-ASEAN FTA to tap opportunities under Belt and Road Initiative: experts
14-Sep-2017 Xinhua
A free trade agreement to be signed by China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will help businesses better explore opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Japan pushes for expedited talks on ’TPP 11’
14-Sep-2017 Nikkei
Signatories eye fresh trade deal without US by year-end.
Lower house approves ratification of CETA
13-Sep-2017 Radio Praha
The lower house of the Czech Parliament ratified the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a free-trade agreement between the EU and Canada.
New NAFTA must terminate corporate kangaroo courts
13-Sep-2017 The Hill
By pushing for a little-known but damaging legal concept buried in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the chamber has chosen to represent the interests of a handful of corporations instead of the interests of responsible business owners.
Iran ready for free trade with regional countries: Official
13-Sep-2017 Iran Daily
Iran is ready to establish preferential tariffs and free trade with some regional countries, particularly Afghanistan, Pakistan and Oman.
No #NAFTA2, yes to trade for people & planet
13-Sep-2017 Popular Resistance
We propose a vision for trade that serves working people and protects the planet. That is why we have to say #NoNAFTA2, and make a radical refusal of any new or re-worked corporate trade deals.
12 officials defend Spain in the 28 lawsuits international for the trim to the renewable
13-Sep-2017 Turkey Telegraph
The Government has created a committee of public employees to conduct defence of Spain against avalanche international lawsuits brought by large investment firms.
Turkish, American delegations to discuss economic ties next week
13-Sep-2017 Daily Sabah
Additional steps for liberalizing and deepening commercial relations between the two countries in the long term will be reviewed.
Vanuatu businesses unhappy with PACER signing
13-Sep-2017 Radio NZ
The private sector in Vanuatu has expressed surprise the government had reversed its position on the PACER PLUS trade deal despite opposition from the businesses affected.
India’s push to ease worker-movement norms may turn counterproductive
13-Sep-2017 The Hindu
India’s push to ease norms on movement of skilled workers across borders could turn out to be counterproductive
Civil society groups, trade experts flag concerns on RCEP
13-Sep-2017 PTI
Civil society raises questions on RCEP
Vodafone versus India: A BIT of confusion
12-Sep-2017 The Wire
By restraining a foreign investor from pursuing a claim under a bilateral investment treaty (BIT), the Delhi high court is coming in way of India’s accountability being tested under international law.
Foreign patent owners can challenge domestic judgments under international investment arbitration
12-Sep-2017 Forbes India
The first ever final award on patents in international investment arbitration by ICSID in the case of Eli Lilly v. Canada has effectively cleared the way for raising future disputes by foreign IPR owners against domestic institutions which can result in stronger and robust IP protection regime.