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The revolving door in international investment arbitration
4-Jul-2017 SSRN
Double hatting is practiced consistently by a highly visible and powerful core of some of the most influential actors in the system.
Can NAFTA be improved? Some activists are hopeful about renegotiation
4-Jul-2017 The Progressive
Regardless of the short-term outcome, the movement for a progressive new NAFTA will hand progressives a dynamic issue—and a mobilized base—in the 2018 and 2020 elections. The current renegotiation could set the stage for future battles, perhaps for deeper change.
Few African countries ratify tripartite FTA
4-Jul-2017 The Southern Times
A paltry eight African have so far ratified the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) more than two years after it was launched in Egypt, raising fears of a failed continental effort to create an expanded trade barrier free market.
Did free trade with U.S. undermine Canada’s public health?
4-Jul-2017 Medpage Today
NAFTA blamed for tripling Canadians’ consumption of high-fructose sweeteners.
Abe expected to agree EU-Japan trade deal on Thursday - EU
4-Jul-2017 Reuters
The European Union and Japan expect to commit to signing a free trade deal on the eve of a G20 summit in what both see as a push back against a feared U.S. turn toward protectionism under President Donald Trump.
Japan moots low-tariff import quota on cheese in EU free trade talks
4-Jul-2017 Japan Times
Japan is proposing a low-tariff import quota on some categories of European cheese in negotiations for a free trade deal with the European Union, a source close to the talks said.
NZ’s latest trade courtship is an insult to workers’ rights – and workers’ lives
4-Jul-2017 The Spinoff
By plunging into negotiations with Latin American countries in the Pacific Alliance, New Zealand maintains its shameful record of failing to hold partners to account on labour abuses.
Investing in alternative dispute settlement
3-Jul-2017 Madhyam
Governments at the Centre and in the States must urgently invest in building their own capacity to handle the new generation of international investment arbitration.
After nine years, arbitrators bounce AFL-CIO complaint on Guatemala labor conditions
3-Jul-2017 People’s World
“The panel’s decision flies in the face of common sense. Guatemala’s failure to protect its workers and enforce its own laws is apparent to nearly everyone except the arbitrators.”
TPP reps meet in Japan ahead of APEC
3-Jul-2017 Radio NZ
Countries that signed up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) are to send representatives to Japan to work on an agreement - without the United States.
Reforms open Mexico’s oil and gas to investor rush… and here comes NAFTA
3-Jul-2017 Tele Sur
The rush on Mexico’s undeveloped oil and gas reserves comes just as Donald Trump has initiated a process to re-negotiate the North-American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Pakistan rejects proposal to ink 2nd free trade agreement with China
3-Jul-2017 DND
In order to reduce the fast-growing trade deficit, Pakistan has rejected the proposal to sign second Free Trade Agreement with China and asked Beijing to give concessions which it gives to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Australia, New Zealand launch trade negotiations with Pacific Alliance
3-Jul-2017 Reuters
Australia and New Zealand each announced the start of free trade agreement negotiations with the Pacific Alliance trade bloc.
Japan-EU EPA to hinge on leaders’ talks
3-Jul-2017 Japan News
The ministerial negotiations for an economic partnership agreement between Japan and the European Union that were held in Tokyo for two days failed to reach an accord.
Gabriel: you can always ask but it doesn’t mean we will let you get it!
3-Jul-2017 Alburnus Maior
With Gabriel Resources seeking US$4.4 billion in damages, Alburnus Maior, a prospective amicus curiae in the arbitration case, announces that it aims to file its brief to the ICSID Tribunal until September 2018 at the latest.
Pacific Alliance to admit new associate members to expand trade reach
30-Jun-2017 Reuters
The alliance, which comprises Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru, will admit Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Canada as associate members in a first step to broadening the reach of its trade flows and investments.
Japan could dump wine tariff to sweeten EU trade deal
30-Jun-2017 Nikkei
Offering immediate removal aims for concessions as ministers meet.
NAFTA lawsuits target Canada most while U.S. hasn’t lost yet
30-Jun-2017 Financial Post
When it comes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada can safely claim the title of biggest loser in terms of lawsuits.
Canada’s Gabriel Resources to seek $4.4 bln in damages from Romania
30-Jun-2017 Reuters
Gabriel Resources Ltd will seek $4.4 billion in damages from Romania for losses related to its long-stalled Rosia Montana gold mine project in a claim that the Canadian miner plans to file with a World Bank Tribunal.
Spain ratifies Canada-EU trade deal after opposition backs away
30-Jun-2017 Undercurrent News
The Spanish parliament has ratified the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the free trade agreement between the EU and Canada.