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CDB, IDB sign agreement to support economic development in Caricom
16-Jul-2020 The New York CaribNews
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Monday signed an agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to support economic development and integration of the Caribbean Community (Caricom).
Ten years of ‘open’ EAC borders show slow but steady run
16-Jul-2020 The East African
Limited funding for EAC integration and low public awareness about the Treaty Protocols and their implementation framework are bottlenecks for the 150 million-strong population to exploit opportunities it presents.
Contentious issues in US-Kenya trade plan
16-Jul-2020 Business Daily
Last week, Kenya and US officially started negotiations of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). A special interest group comprising civil society, trade unions and farmers have also mobilised against the FTA. This is a common trend globally when trade negotiations begin because the future of these vested interest groups is always uncertain.
Atmanirbhar Bhar aat push: India eyes Free Trade Agreements with EU, UK, US
15-Jul-2020 Times Now News
The Indian government is open to Preferential Trade Agreement and even Free Trade Agreements with big countries like US, UK, and EU that are equal, fair and reciprocal.
UK aims to strike trade deal with Japan by end of July
15-Jul-2020 Japan Today
The British government is aiming to reach a trade deal with Japan "around the end of this month," according to London’s chief negotiator with Tokyo.
Petition against Singapore FTA taken up before SC
15-Jul-2020 ADA Derana
The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that the content of the Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) still under the study of the Presidential Committee appointed to review the agreement.
Cambodia, South Korea agree to official FTA talks
15-Jul-2020 The Star
Cambodia and South Korea have agreed to launch official negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
Calls for Australia to axe free trade deal with Hong Kong amid China crackdown
15-Jul-2020 ABC News
The Federal Government is facing calls to axe its free trade deal with Hong Kong after suspending Australia’s extradition agreement with the city.
India-EU Summit may take a fresh look at long-pending FTA
15-Jul-2020 The Hindu Business Line
India and the EU may take a fresh look at the long-pending bilateral Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) and see if a meeting ground could be reached and the talks taken forward when leaders meet at the India-EU Summit.
Creating a feminist alliance for trade justice
14-Jul-2020 Open Global Rights
Trade liberalisation is incompatible with women’s human rights and gender equality when corporations exploit women’s cheap labour as a source of comparative advantage.
Green NGOs demand EU dumps controversial energy treaty
14-Jul-2020 EU Observer
Green groups have renewed their demand for the EU and member states to jointly withdraw from the controversial Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).
India attacks EU’s unfair trade deals which are killing major industry
14-Jul-2020 Express
India has blasted the EU and Vietnam for ratifying a free trade agreement that would be "another blow" to Indian businesses.
Lawyers file suit at EAC court to block Kenya- US trade deal
13-Jul-2020 The Standard
Kenya’s free trade deal with the US has been challenged before the East Africa Court of Justice days after the two countries opened negotiations on duty-free imports.
UK aims to strike trade deal with Japan by end of July
13-Jul-2020 Japan Today
The British government is aiming to reach a trade deal with Japan "around the end of this month," according to London’s chief negotiator with Tokyo.
EU ombudsman opened an inquiry into the EU/Mercosur sustainability impact assessment
13-Jul-2020 MercoPress
European Ombudsman has opened an inquiry into why the European Commission did not finalize an updated Sustainability Impact Assessment before the conclusion of the Mercosur-EU trade agreement in June 2019.
A Canadian mining company is threatening to sue Mexico to avoid paying taxes... and is asking Canada to help them do it
13-Jul-2020 Council of Canadians
Already, Mexico’s progressive reforms have made it an ISDS target. First Majestic, a Canadian silver mining company has been threatening Mexico for the last few years, under NAFTA’s Chapter 11.
Will the new NAFTA make the pandemic worse for Mexicans?
13-Jul-2020 Foreign Policy in Focus
For Mexican workers, farmers, and the poor, the pandemic and the new treaty replacing NAFTA are a devastating one-two punch.
Australia keen on penning RCEP trade pact this year despite disputes with China
13-Jul-2020 South China Morning Post
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to signing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement despite rising political tensions with China.
Cambodia to sign FTA with China to boost agro exports, potentially offset EBA losses
13-Jul-2020 VOA Cambodia
Prime Minister Hun Sen is scheduled to be in Beijing on August 12 to sign a free trade agreement with his Chinese counterpart.
India and US are ‘nearer to a smaller’ trade deal than ever before, says envoy Sandhu
13-Jul-2020 The Print
India said both New Delhi and Washington are now “nearer” to a smaller trade deal than ever before as the US believes a free trade agreement (FTA) is possible even as India has walked out the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).