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Without an end to conflict, the African Continental Free Trade Area is an exercise in futility
11-Jan-2023 Daily Maverick
The recurrence of terrorism, intrastate conflicts, xenophobia, military coups and interstate conflicts reduces prospects for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
S. Korea seeks to sign over 10 free trade deals this year
11-Jan-2023 Yonhap
South Korea will push to clinch free trade agreements with more than 10 nations and a trade promotion framework with over 20 nations this year in an effort to boost growth momentum and diversify its trade portfolio, the trade ministry said.
China hints free trade deal with Mercosur
11-Jan-2023 Valor
China says it is ready to negotiate a free trade agreement with Mercosur or separately with any partner of the bloc.
Canada ISDS roundup
11-Jan-2023 CCPA
Just before Christmas, Canadian copper miner First Quantum, in an ongoing spat with the Panamanian government over royalties, launched two ISDS cases against the state.
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree on PTA
11-Jan-2023 Business Recorder
The PTA from the Pakistan side focuses on 25 items mostly fruits and vegetables while Afghanistan agrees to reduce 60 percent export tax on coal.
Three amigos or fair-weather friends?
11-Jan-2023 The Monitor
This week’s North American Leaders’ summit is soured by dubious challenges to Mexican food and energy sovereignty.
Japan to continue discussions on trade deal with Mercosur
11-Jan-2023 Nippon
Japan will continue discussions on a proposed economic partnership agreement for free trade with the Mercosur trade bloc in South America, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said.
No compromise with Mexico on biotech corn ban, Vilsack says
10-Jan-2023 Agri-Pulse
There aren’t any compromises that the Biden administration is willing to make when it comes to Mexico’s effort to curtail its imports of genetically modified corn from the US, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
Canada seeks progress in dispute over Mexican energy policies at summit
10-Jan-2023 Reuters
The United States and Canada entered into dispute settlement talks last year with Mexico under a North American trade deal, known as the USMCA, charging that Mexican energy policies were discriminatory and undermine international firms.
Switzerland hopes to conclude free-trade negotiations with India in 2023
10-Jan-2023 LatestLY
The negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement between India and Switzerland will resume in February this year when the Swiss trade secretary will be on a visit to New Delhi.
EU and Angola conclude Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement
10-Jan-2023 IISD
In November 2022, the EU and Angola concluded a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA)—the first EU agreement of this kind.
US plans $55bn investment in Africa, keys into AfCFTA
10-Jan-2023 Leadership
The United States of America(USA) has revealed a blueprint that will enable a massive investment inflow into Africa, as Joe Biden’s administration begins winning the heart of African leaders.
US cuts off Burkina Faso from Africa duty-free trade program
10-Jan-2023 yahoo finance
The United States has dropped Burkina Faso from its AGOA trade preference program citing deep concerns over "unconstitutional change" in government in the West African country, the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office said on Sunday.
Bolivia found liable for violating the FET standard and the prohibition to adopt arbitrary measures when implementing nationalization on the pension system
9-Jan-2023 IISD
The tribunal rejected Bolivia’s objection on jurisdiction and, on the merits, found that Bolivia had breached the FET standard and the prohibition to adopt arbitrary measures. BBVA was awarded USD 94.8 million in damages.
Tribunal finds Spain’s changes to its regulatory regime to have violated investors’ legitimate expectations under ECT’s Art. 10(1)
9-Jan-2023 IISD
The claimants alleged that Spain had induced foreign investment in renewable energy sources, and then subsequent changes to the regulatory scheme had fundamentally altered and abolished the framework.
Memorandum submitted by Forum Kedaulatan Makanan Malaysia (Malaysia Food Sovereignty Forum) regarding the CPTPP
9-Jan-2023 Forum Kedaulatan Makanan Malaysia
We who signed this memorandum would like to express concern about Malaysia’s participation in and ratification of the CPTPP which will have a large negative impact on farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen as well as on the food security and sovereignty of Malaysians in the future.
US agrees to revise “free trade” treaty with Colombia: officials
9-Jan-2023 Colombia Reports
The governments of Colombia and the United States will negotiate revisions to their controversial “free” trade agreement, the trade minister confirmed.
Sri Lanka to restart trade deal talks with India, China and Thailand - official
5-Jan-2023 Reuters
Officials from Thailand are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday to start the third round of talks after negotiations were suspended in 2018, said K.J. Weerasinghe, Sri Lanka’s Chief Negotiator of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
US, Taiwan to hold in-person trade talks in Taipei this month
5-Jan-2023 Alarabiya News
Taiwan and the United States will hold another round of in-person trade talks this month, discussions that China opposes.
Ecuador reaches trade deal with China, aims to increase exports, Lasso says
4-Jan-2023 Reuters
Ecuador President said the country has sealed a free trade deal with China, an agreement expected to increase exports and boost growth in the South American country’s industrial sector.