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Dhaka, Tokyo to explore possibility of free trade agreement
17-Jun-2022 Dhaka Tribune
Bangladesh and Japan have discussed issues related to initiating a joint study towards concluding a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
EU restarts legal action against UK in clash on Brexit bill
16-Jun-2022 Bloomberg
The European Union is restarting legal proceedings against the UK as Brussels prepares for a drawn-out fight over London’s move to override part of the Brexit deal.
Push for EU trade agreement by year’s end
15-Jun-2022 Crikey
Australia could have a free trade deal with the European Union by the end of the year, Trade Minister Don Farrell said.
EU-Latin America free trade agreements fuel food crises globally
15-Jun-2022 Newsweek
There is a grave misalignment between how the European Union conducts agricultural policy within and outside its borders. This is particularly evident in its trade relations with Latin America.
US analyzes excluding Nicaragua from CAFTA for exchange with Russian troops
15-Jun-2022 Q
Joe Biden’s government is analyzing the possibility of launching "strong measures" against Managua at the invitation of external armies, especially "one that has invaded another country," says a US official.
India, Israel to resume talks for free trade agreement
15-Jun-2022 The New Arab
Israel and India are preparing to resume talks for a free trade agreement between the two countries
Korea pushes for trade pacts with Middle East amid geopolitical shift
15-Jun-2022 The Korea Times
Korea seeks stronger presence in the region as tensions between Israel and Arab countries thaw.
Philippines forges investment promotion agreement with UAE
15-Jun-2022 Business World Online
The Philippines and United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an investment promotion and protection agreement (IPPA) on June 9, with the Trade department expressing an interest in tapping Dubai investment in agriculture and energy, among others.
EU: Algiers’ move to freeze trade with Spain violates EU-Algeria Association Agreement
14-Jun-2022 The North Africa Post
EU Foreign policy Chief Josep Borrell and Executive Vice-Pdt of European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis, have voiced concern over Algeria’s unilateral decision to suspend the friendship treaty with Spain
Oceana filing under USMCA on right whales moves forward, could open US to trade restrictions
14-Jun-2022 Seafood Source
A filing made by non-governmental organization Oceana claims the US is not holding up its environmental laws regarding the protection of endangered North Atlantic right whales is moving forward.
The most worrisome threat to global climate action you’ve likely never heard of
14-Jun-2022 Sierra
How investor-friendly trade agreements might squelch government efforts to halt oil and gas expansion.
What would an FTA with New Zealand mean for Irish dairy?
14-Jun-2022 Irish Examiner
With the EU expected to sign a free trade deal with New Zealand this summer, anxiety is rising in the huge dairy industries in Europe over how the deal will affect them.
UK-Singapore digital economy deal enters into force
14-Jun-2022 The Straits Times
A landmark digital trade deal establishing rules and standards for cross-border data flows and data protection between Singapore and the United Kingdom came into force.
S. Korea calls for quick ratification of trade deal with Indonesia
14-Jun-2022 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea asked Indonesia to quickly ratify their trade deal as they seek to strengthen cooperation on supply chains and other economic issues.
Britain defies EU with ’relatively trivial’ Northern Ireland law
14-Jun-2022 Reuters
Britain published plans to override some post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland by scrapping checks and challenging the role played by the European Union’s court in a new clash with Brussels.
14 nations hold informal IPEF ministerial meeting
13-Jun-2022 Nippon.com
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai convened an informal ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework partner countries.
“DOWN DOWN WTO!” – Peasants agitate against the 12th Ministerial Conference of WTO
13-Jun-2022 La Via Campesina
During the demonstration, peasants denounced the policies that the WTO has promoted in various countries, that has impoverished and displaced rural families through countless free trade agreements.
Latin American leaders should stand up for people, not corporate profits
10-Jun-2022 Inequality.org
As leaders gather in Los Angeles, a reflection on the past two decades of battles against neoliberalism and for a more just and equitable alternative in the Americas.
Ukraine envoy seeks Australian free trade
10-Jun-2022 Crikey
Ukrainian ambassador to Australia has called for a free trade agreement to help bolster investment and development in the war-torn country.
Big oil is suing countries to block climate action
9-Jun-2022 The Lever
Oil and gas investors are using investor-state dispute settlement to successfully argue that climate policies are cutting into their profits.