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As COVID-19 continues, governments must shield emergency measures from investor-state arbitration
27-May-2020 IISD
Governments worldwide need the policy space now to issue economic support packages and protect their public health systems, without worrying that their budgets could face even more strain from an all-consuming wave of arbitration.
Wind farm owner sues Romania at WB’s arbitrage court
27-May-2020 Romania-Insider
Cyprus-based offshore EP Wind Project (Rom) Six Ltd claims that Romania has breached the Energy Charter Treaty.
Brexit trade warning: British farmers ‘will go out of business’ under UK-US trade deal
27-May-2020 Express
A trade deal with the United States risks jeopardising the livelihoods of farmers in Britain, former environment secretary has warned, predicting many "will go out of business".
EU-ACP post-Cotonou agreement: draft text (Mar 2020)
27-May-2020
Energy Charter Treaty: EU text proposal for the modernisation (May 2020)
27-May-2020 European Commission
The true cost of the EU-Mercosur trade deal
26-May-2020 Friends of the Earth Europe
The EU-Mercosur trade deal comes at a tremendous expense for people and the planet. Dire consequences are looming both on regional and global levels.
Venezuela brands US-backed Citgo sale ‘an act of modern piracy’
26-May-2020 Morning Star
The dispute with Crystallex follows a ruling by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (Icsid), an international arbitration institution set up by the World Bank.
Zelensky calls on Israel to complete ratification of FTA with Ukraine
26-May-2020 Unian
The head of state noted that in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, support for bilateral trade is especially important for both countries.
S. Korea, China to discuss expanding scope of FTA
26-May-2020 Yonhap
South Korea will hold the seventh round of talks with China to discuss expanding the scope of their bilateral free trade agreement to better cover the service and investment sectors.
EU-China investment agreement: A checklist
25-May-2020 German Chambers of Industry and Commerce
Many German companies are therefore still hopeful that the current negotiations for an EU-China investment deal can take a decisive step forward this year.
Manufacturers pulling out of China should consider Africa to diversify their supply chain
25-May-2020 South China Morning Post
The creation of the AfCFTA could enhance the attractiveness of sub-Saharan Africa as an investment destination and manufacturing base.
Ukraine hopes to update Association Agreement with EU – Economy Ministry
25-May-2020 Ukrinform
Ukraine hopes to start updating the Association Agreement with the EU, which is an important issue in the current situation with international trade.
Canada loses a round in softwood lumber dispute
25-May-2020 Business In Vancouver
NAFTA panel upholds determination Canadian exports harm American producers.
US-Kenya FTA: US negotiating obectives (May 2020)
25-May-2020 USTR
Digital trade rules and Big Tech: Surrendering public good to private power
22-May-2020 PSI
As tech giants emerge as the undisputed winners of the Covid-19 crisis, they continue to use free trade agreements to protect themselves from regulation.
Client alert: What are the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for States and investors under the Energy Charter Treaty
22-May-2020 Lexology
The COVID-19 pandemic has led States to adopt various public health measures that adversely affect foreign investors and exacerbate broader economic issues. In this climate, there is significant potential for disputes under the ECT.
Termination of intra-EU bilateral investment treaties – What’s next for investor claims?
22-May-2020 Sidley Austin LLP
Investors nonetheless may be well advised to consider restructuring intra-EU investments through third countries to ensure treaty protection for the future.
Coal generator uses investment treaty to fight Netherlands coal phaseout
22-May-2020 Climate Change News
Uniper is using a controversial investor dispute system to claim up to €1 billion compensation for being forced to close a coal power station early.
Phase One US-China trade deal fails in energy and beyond
22-May-2020 Forbes
The Phase One trade deal had China committing to $30 billion in energy purchases. But US energy exports to China actually shrank by 33% in Q1.
Argentina reaffirms commitment to Mercosur but remains cautious about EU accord
22-May-2020 MercoPress
The Mercosur agreement with the EU will be subject to Parliament approval while Argentina is not interested in the South Korea deal, says Argentine Foreign Minister.