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Mexico wins ‘cheese war’ over Europe in trade deal
25-Apr-2018 Euractiv
Europe did not gain exclusive rights for Spain’s La Mancha farmers to use Manchego, which has protected geographical status in the EU.
Mexico’s senate ratifies sweeping Asia-Pacific trade deal
25-Apr-2018 Reuters
Mexico’s Senate voted to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership, making it the first of 11 signatory countries to back the arduously negotiated framework that was rejected by the United States.
Bangladesh official says no rush for free trade pact with China
25-Apr-2018 Reuters
Bangladesh is in no rush to sign a free trade agreement with China, a senior Bangladeshi trade official said on Tuesday, though Chinese officials said it would help the poor South Asian country cut its deficit with its largest trading partner.
‘Pakistan, China expected to sign revised FTA this year’
25-Apr-2018 The News
Pakistan and China are expected to sign the revised bilateral free trade agreement anytime during this year as the two sided are currently deliberating on the subject, Commerce Minister Pervez Malik said on Tuesday.
Thailand aims to join TPP trade deal
25-Apr-2018 The Japan Times
Thailand intends to join the TPP deal, which counts Japan and Australia among its members, after it takes effect. The existing 11 member countries are seeking to have it take effect this year.
India may face pressure to cut duties on 90% of goods traded with China
25-Apr-2018 The EconomicTimes
India is likely to face greater pressure to eliminate duties on 90% of goods it trades with China under the mega trade agreement among 16 Asia Pacific countries that is in the works.
Bangladesh plans FTA with Thailand
25-Apr-2018 The Daily Star
Bangladesh has decided to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Thailand to boost trade with the Southeast Asian nation.
EU’s new trade deal with Mexico promotes CETA-style investors’ rights while ignoring human rights violations by multinationals
25-Apr-2018 TNI
A key feature of the “modernisation” process is the inclusion of a controversial investment protection chapter with the same characteristics as the one recently included in the Canada-EU trade agreement.
Invenergy files international arbitration suit against Poland over wind projects
25-Apr-2018 Wind Power
The Invenergy group has submitted a notice of arbitration against Poland citing violations of Invenergy’s rights as a foreign investor and clear breaches of Poland’s obligations under the United States-Poland bilateral investment treaty.
Scots call for halt to EU’s Mercosur trade talks
24-Apr-2018 Farmers Weekly
Scottish farm leaders have urged the European Commission to postpone its “reckless” trade negotiations with the Mercosur block of South American countries because of fears over the damage it could inflict on the beef sector.
Kimberly-Clark to sue Venezuela over 2016 expropriated factory
24-Apr-2018 Venezuelanalysis
US multinational Kimberly-Clark has filed a formal request to take Venezuela to court regarding the expropriation of its abandoned factory by the government of Nicolas Maduro in July 2016.
Why Australia really wants a free trade deal with the EU
24-Apr-2018 SBS
A free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union now looks like a viable prospect, so what’s in it for both parties?
Russia’s PM signs agreement on establishing free trade zone between EAEU and Iran
24-Apr-2018 TASS
The agreement provides for the formation of a free trade area on a limited range of goods between the EAEU and Iran.
Israel, EAEU resume talks on free trade agreement - Israeli ambassador in Russia
24-Apr-2018 Sputnik
Israel has resumed negotiations with Russia on joining the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Israeli Ambassador to Russia, noting the developing economic relations as well as increasing trade between the two countries.
Creating Versailles out of a landfill: after landmark case, what is the fate of the multilateral investment court?
24-Apr-2018 Transport & Environment
The EU should not negotiate on its multilateral investment court project until the Court of Justice of the European Union has established the compatibility of the investment court agreed in CETA.
Taxpayers face Sh500bn loss in case against Canadian firm
24-Apr-2018 Daily Nation
The government risks losing up to Sh500 billion in an international arbitration case against mining firm, Cortec, after it failed to provide Sh100 million in the second mini-budget to pay a UK-based law firm representing it in the case.
Japan says trade talks with US under new framework won’t start until June
24-Apr-2018 Reuters
Japan’s Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that bilateral talks on trade under a new framework led by him and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer won’t begin until mid-June at the earliest.
China and South Korea seek free trade deal with Mercosur
24-Apr-2018 Nikkei Asian Review
China and South Korea are seeking to establish free trade agreements with Mercosur in a strategic response to Washington’s increasingly protectionist stance.
Korea, US made ’progress’ on details in revised FTA draft: minister
24-Apr-2018 The Korean Herald
South Korea and the United States have made progress on the final details of a revised free trade agreement before a formal signing after they agreed in principle on major issues last month, Seoul’s commerce minister said Monday.
Indonesia targets to conclude RCEP negotiations this year
24-Apr-2018 The Jakarta Post
Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita has said that the government is planning to finish negotiations over the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this year, as, currently, progress in negotiations stands at about 80 percent.