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Cameroon: Large firms captured 86% of EPA tax gains in 5 years
17-Sep-2023 Business in Cameroon
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Cameroon and the European Union benefited large enterprises the most, according to customs authorities. Those enterprises are mostly multinationals operating in the brewing, cement, chemical, and agribusiness industries.
Tunisia to review free trade agreement with Turkey
15-Sep-2023 The North Africa Post
Tunisia’s ministry of Trade is set to amend a free trade agreement with Turkey, believed detrimental to the North African country, reports say.
Mercosur replies to EU trade deal addendum, talks to resume, Brazil says
15-Sep-2023 Reuters
Negotiators for the European Union and Mercosur discussed the next steps towards completing their long-awaited trade deal after the South American trade bloc responded to a European addendum to the agreement, officials said.
US politicians push for Latin America to be added to CUSMA
15-Sep-2023 Global News
A bipartisan duo of US senators is leading a growing push to open up the continent’s “gold standard” trade agreement to include parts of Latin America in order to build a better bulwark against China’s geopolitical might.
’Fingers crossed’ European trade deal will come through
14-Sep-2023 The Canberra Times
Trade Minister Don Farrell says if a trade deal is not struck with the European Union by the end of the year, it’s unlikely to happen before the middle of the decade.
Fossil fuel companies have a secret weapon. Here’s how Britain can help take it away from them
14-Sep-2023 The Guardian
Eleven countries have already pledged to exit the disastrous international charter treaty. We must join them.
EU chief wants to conclude trade deals with Australia, Mexico, Mercosur this year
14-Sep-2023 Yahoo
The European Union should seek to complete free trade agreements with Australia, Mexico and South American bloc Mercosur by the end of the year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Türkiye to broaden free trade agreement with UK
14-Sep-2023 Anadolu
The scope of the free trade agreement between Türkiye and the UK will be broadened, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in a joint press conference with his British counterpart James Cleverly.
Mercosur splits dampen EU outlook for trade deal as window narrows
13-Sep-2023 Reuters
Splits within South American trade bloc Mercosur have dampened hopes in the European Union of a trade deal, which could fall apart if it does not get done by the end of the year.
Karnataka, India: Farmers hold a forum on trade, climate and seed issues
13-Sep-2023 La Via Campesina
The Indian Coordination Committee of Farmers’ Movement (ICCFM) held a three-day forum in Bengaluru to discuss ongoing trade negotiations in which India is engaged and the impact of the climate crisis on Indian agriculture, among other issues.
India and Brazil to work together to expand India-Mercosur PTA
12-Sep-2023 Republik World
India and Brazil have joined forces to expand the India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), aiming to strengthen their economic ties.
Korea, India to boost economic ties by improving free trade agreement
12-Sep-2023 Korea Times
Korean Presiden and Indian Prime Minister explored ways to improve their economic partnership by improving a free trade agreement Korea and India signed, known as the CEPA, and lowering non-tariff barriers.
Canada: NFU calls for fair and just international trade systems
12-Sep-2023 La Via Campesina
On this September 10th 2023, the NFU stands united with our allies in La Via Campesina calling for fair and just international trade systems.
United States and Africa: increased engagement regarding trade creating opportunities in the African free trade area
12-Sep-2023 Zawya
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in December 2022, between the United States (US) trade representative and the AfCFTA Secretariat at the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit (Summit) in Washington DC.
Lula urges meeting of EU-Mercosur leaders over trade deal fate
12-Sep-2023 Yahoo
Brazil’s president is asking for a meeting of leaders from the European Union and Mercosur to decide on a trade deal this year, during his presidency at the South American bloc.
AfCFTA will unlock opportunities for BRICS member countries
12-Sep-2023 IOL
In order for businesses to fully take advantage of the opportunities provided by South Africa being part of BRICS and Africa, several infrastructure challenges have to be overcome, which the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) could help solve.
Thai-EU FTA talks set to roll, aiming for a trade-tastic deal within two years
12-Sep-2023 Thaiger
Talks on a free-trade agreement between Thailand and the European Union are set to kick off next week, to finalise the deal within a two-year timeframe.
India, Saudi Arabia agree to expedite free trade agreement negotiations
12-Sep-2023 BusinessWorld
India and Saudi Arabia on Monday agreed to expedite India-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement negotiations to further strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries.
China, Nepal and the BRI dilemma
12-Sep-2023 The Kathmandu Post
The BRI MoU revealed a clause regarding the feasibility study on the Nepal-China Free Trade Agreement.
La Via Campesina is determined to build an alternative framework for global trade in agriculture – written by the peasants, for the people
11-Sep-2023 La Via Campesina
The peasants, small-scale food producers, wage and migrant workers and indigenous communities of La Via Campesina will draft an alternative trade framework, leveraging our collective knowledge of agriculture and food trade to ensure no one goes hungry.