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Canada notifies US and Mexico it has ratified revised NAFTA
6-Apr-2020 CBC
Canada notified the United States and Mexico that it has finished its ratification process and is now ready to implement the measures in the revised North American trade agreement.
The European Commission’s manipulations of the interim Economic Partnership Agreements of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
3-Apr-2020 SOL
This analysis aims to uncover the many tricks used by the European Commission to impose the Interim Economic Partnership Agreements of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
South Korea aims for environmental leadership through green free trade agreements
3-Apr-2020 The Diplomat
South Korea has been especially keen to present an image of itself as an environmental leader to the global community.
India plans SAARC trade talk soon, but past differences could prove to be a hurdle
3-Apr-2020 The Print
SAPTA and SAFTA never took off is because all these countries were never able to focus on trade, keeping politics aside.
We need to talk about valuation in ISDS
2-Apr-2020 Verfassungsblog
Investors are receiving monetary damages that they would not be entitled to outside of ISDS, on the basis of an unjustified and highly reductive understanding of value.
Epidemic sovereignty? Contesting investment treaty claims arising from coronavirus measures
2-Apr-2020 EJIL:Talk!
Allegedly arbitrary or disproportionate measures, albeit in the public interest, provide regular grist for the mill of investment treaty arbitration.
USMCA won’t go into effect in June
2-Apr-2020 Politico
Officials in the US, Mexico and Canada failed to meet a deadline on Tuesday that was necessary for the NAFTA replacement to take effect by June 1.
India’s opposition to CPEC on shaky ground
2-Apr-2020 Asia Times
Speaking during Raisina Dialogue 2020 in January, Indian Naval Chief Admiral Karambir Singh claimed that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor impinges on India’s sovereignty.
The shape of a Japan-UK free trade agreement
2-Apr-2020 The Diplomat
Japan and UK reaffirmed their commitment to build the “new partnership as ambitious, high standard and mutually beneficial as the Japan-EU EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement).
Palm oil politics still threaten EU–Malaysia ties
2-Apr-2020 East Asia Forum
The European Union is Malaysia’s third-largest trading partner and is its largest source of foreign direct investment, and Malaysia is a major exporter of raw materials to the European Union. But politics over palm oil threaten their relationship.
Covid-19: Why India doesn’t need to worry about investor-State dispute settlement claims
2-Apr-2020 Hindustan Times
In order to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) and to boost the public health care system and preparedness, India has taken several regulatory steps.
Despite impact of virus, Pak-China trade to improve in second half
2-Apr-2020 The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s Ambassador to China discussed some major developments and plans between the two countries, which included joint cooperation to combat locust plague, effect of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement and establishment of a meat cold chain.
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership: Data exclusivity and access to biologics
1-Apr-2020 South Centre
The agreement does not promise that the suspended provision on test data rule concerning biological medicines will remain suspended.
Zimbabwe’s white farmers angered by ‘racist’ edict
1-Apr-2020 The East African
The group, representing nearly 4,500 dispossessed commercial farmers, said the new regulations only affect ‘’indigenous’’ farmers and foreigners protected by Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs).
Miner South32 files request for arbitration in Colombia royalty dispute
1-Apr-2020 Reuters
Mining company South32 has filed a request for arbitration at the World Bank over a dispute with Colombia concerning royalty payments from its majority-owned Cerro Matoso ferronickel mine:
Support for Kingdom in Russia FTA
1-Apr-2020 Phnom Penh Post
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday said Russian Ambassador to Cambodia Dmitry Tsvetkov has pledged to support Cambodia as it moves towards a free trade agreement (FTA) with the federation.
Could COVID-19 emergency measures give rise to investment claims? First reflections from Italy
31-Mar-2020 GAR
Emergency measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and protect the economy could lead to claims under bilateral investment treaties.
African Continental Free Trade Area to suffer setback - Mashakada
31-Mar-2020 Bulawayo24
Economist Tapiwa Mashakada has said the African Continental Free Trade Area is going to suffer a serious setback as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hong Kong-ASEAN free trade agreement, investment agreement to take effect for Philippines in May
31-Mar-2020 Xinhua
On trade in goods under the FTA, the Philippines will progressively eliminate and reduce customs duties on goods originating from Hong Kong. On trade in services, Hong Kong service providers will enjoy better business opportunities.
Boris Johnson told to forget trade deal with EU unless he imposes Irish Sea customs checks
31-Mar-2020 Express
Boris Johnson was warned he risks scuppering a trade deal with Brussels if he refuses to implement customs checks in the Irish Sea.