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Recommendation for a Council decision authorising the opening of negotiations for a Convention establishing a multilateral court for the settlement of investment disputes
14-Sep-2017     European Commission
The inclusion of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) in trade and investment agreements has become subject to increased public scrutiny and questioning.
Juncker’s trade push starts with Australia, New Zealand
14-Sep-2017     EurActiv
In his State of the Union address, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker mentioned the strengthening of the trade agenda as his number one initiative.
Hong Kong-ASEAN FTA to tap opportunities under Belt and Road Initiative: experts
14-Sep-2017     Xinhua
A free trade agreement to be signed by China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will help businesses better explore opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Japan pushes for expedited talks on 'TPP 11'
14-Sep-2017     Nikkei
Signatories eye fresh trade deal without US by year-end.
Lower house approves ratification of CETA
13-Sep-2017     Radio Praha
The lower house of the Czech Parliament ratified the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a free-trade agreement between the EU and Canada.
Iran ready for free trade with regional countries: Official
13-Sep-2017     Iran Daily
Iran is ready to establish preferential tariffs and free trade with some regional countries, particularly Afghanistan, Pakistan and Oman.
No #NAFTA2, yes to trade for people & planet
13-Sep-2017     Popular Resistance
We propose a vision for trade that serves working people and protects the planet. That is why we have to say #NoNAFTA2, and make a radical refusal of any new or re-worked corporate trade deals.
Turkish, American delegations to discuss economic ties next week
13-Sep-2017     Daily Sabah
Additional steps for liberalizing and deepening commercial relations between the two countries in the long term will be reviewed.
Vanuatu businesses unhappy with PACER signing
13-Sep-2017     Radio NZ
The private sector in Vanuatu has expressed surprise the government had reversed its position on the PACER PLUS trade deal despite opposition from the businesses affected.
India's push to ease worker-movement norms may turn counterproductive
13-Sep-2017     The Hindu
India's push to ease norms on movement of skilled workers across borders could turn out to be counterproductive