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South Korea’s CPTPP membership application being delayed
25-Mar-2022 Business Korea
South Korea’s application for the CPTPP membership is likely to become possible in June, two months behind schedule, amid opposition from farmers and fishermen and the government’s transition period.
Carlos Vicente: A “man-tree”
25-Mar-2022
GRAIN and bilaterals.org are heartbroken to announce the passing of our brother, comrade and colleague, Carlos Vicente.
Beef emerging as sticking point in free trade talks between Canada and Britain
25-Mar-2022 Toronto Star
A potential clash over hormone-treated Canadian beef is emerging as a sticking point as free trade talks between Canada and Britain formally begin.
India, UK conclude second round of talks for proposed free trade agreement
25-Mar-2022 The Tribune
The third round of negotiations is due to be hosted by India in April, the ministry said.
UK and Canada begin formal talks for a free-trade agreement
25-Mar-2022 Bloomberg
The UK government announced the formal start of negotiations on a new trade deal with Canada, seeking to replace an interim deal put in place following Britain’s departure from the European Union.
Beef trade deal struck with Japan
25-Mar-2022 Beef
New trigger mechanism keeps US beef on level playing field with other CPTPP countries as beef exports continue to rise.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework: Business recommendations
24-Mar-2022 US Chamber of Commerce
The American business community’s suggested points for inclusion in the US administration’s proposed alternative to the CPTPP, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Calls to ditch ’ecocide treaty’ after failed reform efforts
24-Mar-2022 EU Observer
Environmentalists and energy experts have been warning for years over an obscure trade deal that could lock Europe into decades of fossil fuel use.
Meta says Australia’s anti-defamation laws are at odds with FTAs
23-Mar-2022 ZDNet
Australia’s proposed anti-defamation laws seek to require social media platforms to establish nominated Australian entities that can access user data for users who post potential defamatory material
Ghana visit ’brings investment deal closer’
23-Mar-2022 BBC
Jersey and Ghana are seeking to finalise a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), which "provides additional protections and fair treatment to investors", said Jersey’s government.
World’s largest trade deal RCEP comes into effect in Malaysia
23-Mar-2022 Xinhua Net
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade deal so far, came into effect in Malaysia from 18 March 2022.
US, UK seek to deepen ties in absence of free-trade deal
23-Mar-2022 Bloomberg
US and UK officials are looking at new ways to deepen economic cooperation, even as President Biden’s negotiator suggested that a traditional free-trade agreement may not be the best approach.
S. Korea, Turkey seek deeper economic ties via FTA
22-Mar-2022 Yonhap
South Korea and Turkey checked the outcome of their free trade agreement that went into effect nine years ago and discussed ways to further deepen trade and investment ties.
Tuna industry to take advantage of Africa Continental Free Trade Area
22-Mar-2022 Ghana News Agency
The Ghana Tuna Association has set-out modalities to take advantage of opportunities being offered through the Africa Continental Free Trade Area to expand its production and market for Tuna consumption in Africa.
India, Australia interim trade deal not in sight even after PM Modi’s summit with Morrison
22-Mar-2022 The Print
During his second bilateral summit meeting with Australian PM Scott Morrison, PM Modi said FTA is crucial for the ‘economic security’ of both countries.
Pakistan evades $11b Reko Diq penalty
21-Mar-2022 The Express Tribune
In 2019, the ICSID tribunal had given an award over $6 billion against Pakistan to the TCC. At the same time, the London Court of Arbitration also imposed another $4 billion fine on Pakistan.
Germany wants TTIP free trade deal between EU and US back on the agenda
21-Mar-2022 Independent.ie
Germany’s finance minister has put the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) free trade deal between the US and European Union back on the agenda.
Rush for UK trade pacts risks having little benefit, lawmakers warn
18-Mar-2022 Euractiv
UK lawmakers have warned that “there is no guarantee” that the new international trade agreements being negotiated by ministers “will deliver actual economic benefits”, in a new report
Trade deal with UAE moves step closer
17-Mar-2022 Mandurah Mail
Formal trade talks between Australia and the United Arab Emirates are set to start soon.
Panama seeks review of US trade pact, flags certain farm goods
17-Mar-2022 National Post
Panama said it had requested a review of the terms and conditions of a trade agreement in place with the United States since 2012.