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Global mining firms sue Kenya for Sh334bn compensation
8-Feb-2018     Business Daily
Global mining firms want Kenya compelled to pay Sh334 billion as compensation for cancelling their licences.
Theresa May stokes fears NHS 'for sale' in post-Brexit US trade deal after refusing to rule it out of Trump talks
8-Feb-2018     The Independent
No-one knows what US will set as 'their requirements for that free trade agreement', Prime Minister tells MPs.
Mexico aims for EU free-trade deal by end of February
8-Feb-2018     Reuters
The EU and Mexico intend to update a trade deal agreed 21 years ago that largely covers industrial goods. They want to add farm products, more services, investment and government procurement.
Beijing plans new mechanism for Belt and Road arbitration
8-Feb-2018     Asia Times
In a proactive move, China has plans under way to provide its own arbitration in any future commercial issues or disputes between the Belt and Road countries. The 68 countries and regions included in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) not only vary in economic strength but also require a stable trade environment with adequate legal safeguards.
Trade deals a major boost for the country, says Mustapa
8-Feb-2018     The Malay Mail Online
Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said, "Malaysia has been an open economy dependent on trade and we have been one of the biggest supporters of free trade."
The rise of China and the fall of the ‘Free Trade’ myth
8-Feb-2018     The New York Times Magazine
China’s economic success lays bare an uncomfortable historical truth: No one who preaches ‘free trade’ really practices it.
EU-Chile trade talks: Commission releases its proposals and reports about progress
7-Feb-2018     European Commission
The negotiating teams covered a broad range of issues such as the facilitation of customs procedures, trade in services, investment, competition, rules of origin, and intellectual property.
EU-Chile FTA: EU proposals (Jan 2018)
7-Feb-2018     European Commission
As released by the European Commission
EU will only make trade deals with nations that ratify Paris climate agreement
7-Feb-2018     Think Progress
The United States would be excluded.
Let’s not do it - Plans to oppose the rebrand of the TPPA
7-Feb-2018     Scoop
Opponents to the rebrand of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) will gather at a Wellington event on Thursday 8 February.