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TPP, WTO and Japan’s rice
20-Jul-2016     NOUMINREN
At the time of the GATT Uruguay Round Agreement, Japan accepted the import of Minimum Access (MA) rice. This situation will get worse by the additional import quotas set by the TPP.
Celebrating Uruguay’s ISDS victory over Philip Morris?
19-Jul-2016     The Next Turn
A private ISDS tribunal has just ruled in favor of Uruguay over its tobacco labeling legislation. But why do we even allow this game to take place in the first place, regardless of the chance of a fatal outcome.
The Philippines and TPP: opportunities and challenges
19-Jul-2016     US Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a study that assesses a number of aspects of Philippine trade and investment law against the obligations contained in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement
Thai-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement on cards: envoy
19-Jul-2016     Dunya
Thailand and Pakistan are holding talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is likely to be signed by the end of this year.
Korea, Mongolia to seek free trade deal
19-Jul-2016     Korea Times
South Korea and Mongolia have agreed to seek a free trade pact to expand bilateral economic cooperation
EU and Indonesia launch free trade talks
19-Jul-2016     EurActiv
The EU’s 28 member states agreed to launch free trade talks with Indonesia, despite growing public doubts in Europe about two major transatlantic deals.
World Bank panel rejects lawsuit against Peru over smelter
19-Jul-2016     Reuters
A World Bank panel rejected a lawsuit filed against Peru by New York-based Renco Group Inc on technical grounds.
How Buy American is jeopardizing TTIP
19-Jul-2016     Global Risk Insights
America’s web of Buy American requirements is undermining TTIP discussions, blocking EU companies from trillions of dollars worth of procurement deals.
TDM 2 (2016) - Latin America (Vol. 1)
19-Jul-2016     TDM 2 (2016) - Latin America (Vol. 1)
This special addresses the various challenges and changes at work in dispute resolution in Latin America. A second volume that continues many of the themes in this special from different angles and perspectives is also nearing completion.
Digital trade on the hill: hearing on expanding U.S. digital trade and eliminating digital trade barriers
19-Jul-2016     The Innovation Files
Digital trade issues continue to grow in importance to the U.S. economy as people and businesses find new and innovative ways to use data and technology to deliver more goods and services via the Internet.