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Costa Rica seeks FTA with Japan
23-Jun-2017     Japan News
Costa Rica is aiming to reach a free trade agreement and an investment pact with Japan as part of the Central American country’s strategy to diversify its economy based on business-friendly but environmentally conscious development platforms.
The 835 reasons not to sign trade and investment agreements
23-Jun-2017     TNI
A democratic decision to regulate a privatised essential service or to return it to public control could potentially trigger international investment arbitration if a country is bound by an international investment treaty.
Cameroon: Economic partnership agreement with EU reduces customs revenue
23-Jun-2017     Cameroon Concord
Though government overlooks at the 600 million lose, economists say it is not healthy for the country's economy which is dangling at the moment and hope to emerge by 2035.
Chevron Corp. wins court battle against Ecuadorian villagers
23-Jun-2017     Newburgh Gazette
Chevron is victorious after the Supreme Court declined to hear a case made against the company by a NY lawyer representing Ecuadorian villagers.
Indonesia ready to clarify palm oil ban issue: Minister Hartarto
23-Jun-2017     Antara News
The Indonesian government is ready to provide an explanation regarding palm oil ban to the European Union parliament.
U.S. seeks concessions from Japan in beef trade
23-Jun-2017     Japan News
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer urged Japan to make unilateral concessions to the United States in such areas as beef trade.
Japan may set tariff-free quota for EU beef under EPA
22-Jun-2017     Japan Times
Japan is considering setting a tariff-free import quota for beef from European Union member states, as requested by the EU in the two sides’ negotiations on an economic partnership agreement for free trade.
PACER Plus countries prepare for trade deal ratification
22-Jun-2017     ICTSD
With the signing process now concluded, PACER Plus will take effect 60 days after eight negotiating parties complete their domestic processes and have notified the depositary accordingly.
Why workers should reject RCEP
22-Jun-2017     TNI
What is the RCEP and why should workers reject it?
EU wants gender chapter included in Chile trade deal update
22-Jun-2017     EurActiv
EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström wants to include a chapter on gender equality in an update to the bloc’s trade deal with Chile, which is due to be negotiated soon.