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Clive Palmer uses another trade agreement to sue Australia, again, for $A69 billion over refusal of Waratah coal mine permit
14-Nov-2023 AFTINET
Billionaire Clive Palmer is using the Investor-State Dispute Settlement mechanism against Australia because the permits for a coal mining project were refused for environmental reasons, including their contribution to increased carbon emissions.
Korea, Georgia launch negotiations for economic partnership
14-Nov-2023 Korea Times
Korea’s trade ministry said it has agreed with Georgia to officially launch negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership on trade and supply chains.
India, Sri Lanka resume talks on economic, technology cooperation
14-Nov-2023 Live Mint
After a five-year hiatus, India and Sri Lanka have re-launched talks on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement. The two sides held the 12th round of negotiations on the agreement in Colombo.
More trade talks with Europe group
14-Nov-2023 Bangkok Post
The Commerce Ministry looks set to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) in round 7, aiming to conclude the deal by mid-2024.
Rules of origin, IPR issues pending, India-UK FTA to miss another Diwali
13-Nov-2023 The Indian Express
The signing of the India-UK free trade agreement is set to miss this year’s festival as negotiators are still working on contentious issues including chapters pertaining to rules of origin and intellectual property rights.
Taiwan outlines CPTPP accession plan for 2024 ’window of opportunity’
13-Nov-2023 Focus Taiwan
A senior Taiwanese diplomat told lawmakers that 2024 offers a "window of opportunity" for Taiwan’s potential accession to a regional trade bloc because Taiwan-friendly Canada will be the rotating chair next year.
Jamaica to delay signing Samoa Agreement, says Johnson Smith
13-Nov-2023 Jamaica Observer
The Government of Jamaica will delay its signing of the post-Cotonou Agreement in Samoa (Samoa Agreement) in order to facilitate ongoing consultations, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
Canada-Israel free trade agreement bolsters Israel’s West Bank annexation attempts: CJPME report
13-Nov-2023 CJPME
A new report warns that Canada’s trade policy with Israel operates as if Israel had already annexed the occupied Palestinian territories, bolstering Israel’s attempts to annex the territory.
ISDS mechanisms: The power of highly anti-democratic corporate interest
13-Nov-2023 ImpACT International
Removing ISDS mechanisms within the CPTPP is a good start, but Britain must protect itself and other nations from its own corporate interests by removing all ISDS mechanisms.
PHL picks negotiators for trade pillar of IPEF accord
13-Nov-2023 Business Mirror
The Philippines has chosen its negotiators to champion the country’s interests under the trade pillar of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).
Exclusive: US, Indonesia to discuss potential for deal on EV minerals
13-Nov-2023 Reuters
Indonesia, which has the world’s biggest nickel ore reserves, in September asked the United States to begin discussions for a trade deal for critical minerals so that exports from the Southeast Asian country can be covered under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Peru moving closer to signing FTAs with India and Hong Kong
13-Nov-2023 Andina
Peru expects to sign two free trade agreements (FTAs) with India and Hong Kong, for which it has been working actively so that talks can be concluded in 2024.
EU-Mercosur: the European Union’s dirty plastic secret
10-Nov-2023 Greenpeace
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement is could be a disaster for the fight against plastic pollution.
Brazil says EU deforestation rules hamper Mercosur trade deal negotiation
10-Nov-2023 Reuters
Brazilian officials said new legislation enacted by the European Union to ban the import of goods linked to deforestation was complicating negotiations of a trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc.
India proposes slashing EV import taxes in UK free-trade deal, report says
10-Nov-2023 Bloomberg
India is proposing reducing import taxes on some electric vehicles from the UK in an effort to clinch a free-trade deal between the two nations by the end of the year.
Taiwan signs Enhanced Trade Partnership Arrangement with UK
10-Nov-2023 Taiwan News
Taiwan has signed an Enhanced Trade Partnership Arrangement with the United Kingdom, paving the way for talks about digital trade, green energy, and investments.
Biden commits to making Kenya an investment beacon for Africa
8-Nov-2023 Business Insider Africa
The Biden administration has committed to enhancing Kenya’s investment environment to serve as a blueprint for other African nations under the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
AGOA forum: ‘Africa to assert its place in global economy’
8-Nov-2023 Mail and Guardian
South Africa will be looking to get more out its trade ties with the US during next week’s African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) Forum, where member countries will showcase the continent’s industrial capability and its regional value chains.
South Africa hosts AGOA forum aims at strengthening US-Africa trade relations
8-Nov-2023 Modern Diplomacy
South Africa prepares to host the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) forum to review critical challenges and obstacles adversely impacting trade opportunities and economic cooperation between the United States and Africa.
African, Caribbean nations mull joint free trade zone
8-Nov-2023 The Nation
Public and private sectors’ leaders in African and Caribbean nations have called for increased trade and investments among the nations, with a vision to create an African Caribbean free trade zone.