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Republic of Korea, Philippines agree to accelerate RCEP conclusion
The Republic of Korea (RoK) and the Philippines have agreed to further expand economic cooperation and work together for an early conclusion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Trump says US might prefer separate trade deals with Canada, Mexico instead of NAFTA
US President Donald Trump might prefer to end the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which the United States is renegotiating with Canada and Mexico, in favor of two bilateral agreements with its neighbors.
Canada and United Arab Emirates announce successful conclusion of foreign investment promotion and protection agreement negotiations
The economic relationship between the UAE and Canada has deepened ‎over the last 12 months, with increased investments, transportation links and ties between peoples. The FIPA is another step in further developing Canada’s strategic relationship with the UAE.
Privacy statement
Privacy statement
EU-ACP post-Cotonou agreement: ACP negotiating mandate (May 2018)
As released by the ACP Secretariat
Mexico aims tariffs at Trump country, sees NAFTA complications
Mexico hit back fast on US tariffs on steel and aluminum, which complicate talks between the United States, Canada and Mexico to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Trudeau says NAFTA talks broke down after Pence made ultimatum
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said months of intense negotiations between his country, the United States and Mexico imploded when Vice President Pence demanded that any deal expire automatically in five years.
Trump’s new tariffs have effectively killed TTIP and may collapse NAFTA
China’s preferred model of free trade has already won a favoured position in developing countries vis-a-vis the US model.
Did Canada buy an oil pipeline in fear of being sued by China?
The logic to Trudeau’s action may lie in an obscure and overlooked 2014 agreement to ensure China got a pipeline built
China signs more trade deals with Belt and Road countries
Economic integration of China and the Belt and Road countries gained steam.
China’s Belt and Road a dilemma for Germany
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tried to ease Germany’s concerns over Beijing’s cooperation with 16 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, which many European Union leaders consider a threat to the bloc’s integration, during his visit to Berlin on Thursday.
Singapore, India to cut tariffs on 30 more products after trade pact review
Singapore and India will reduce or remove tariffs on a further 30 products, improve rules of origin and facilitate mutual recognition of nursing standards following the second review of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between the two countries.
US farmers up in arms over additives ban
US pork producers want Thailand penalised.
China’s free trade talks with Sri Lanka hit major hurdles
alks between China and Sri Lanka for a free trade agreement have hit major hurdles, mainly because Beijing will not agree to Colombo’s demand for a review of the deal after 10 years, Sri Lanka’s top negotiator said.
The chilling effect: investor-state dispute settlement, graphic health warnings, the plain packaging of tobacco products, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) poses significant challenges in respect of tobacco control, public health, human rights, and sustainable development.
Free trade accord signed with Canada
Israel and Canada signed a new free trade agreement.
Uncertainty is pushing the EU to speed up its trade deals
Worried about the future of global trade, the European Union is seeking to negotiate as many free trade agreements as it can.
The new draft Dutch BIT: what does it mean for investor mailbox companies?
The Netherlands has released a new draft investment treaty for public comment.
European Parliament passes resolution on Taiwan-EU investment talks
The European Parliament passed a resolution calling for the European Commission to start negotiations with Taiwan on a bilateral investment agreement.