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Indonesia, Canada agree to complete ICA-CEPA by late 2024: Minister
17-Nov-2023     ANTARA
Indonesia and Canada agreed on a target to complete the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) negotiations by the end of 2024 to further increase trade between the two countries.
Ecuador and the Dominican Republic will negotiate a trade agreement
17-Nov-2023     Prensa Latina
Ecuador and the Dominican Republic signed a memorandum of understanding to begin negotiations to achieve a bilateral trade agreement, government sources from the Andean nation reported.
US, Indo-Pacific partners need to 'recalibrate' trade talks -USTR's Bianchi
17-Nov-2023     Reuters
Some countries, including Vietnam and Indonesia, rejected US demands for labor rights standards to be enforced through a dispute settlement system similar to that in the US-Canada-Mexico agreement on trade.
Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit, say open to new members
17-Nov-2023     Reuters
Trade ministers from members of an Asian free trade pact abandoned by the United States affirmed a desire for more countries to join the bloc if they can meet its standards.
Kellogg’s takes legal action against Venezuela over brand misuse
16-Nov-2023     BNN
The action is rooted in the alleged violation of the 1995 Venezuela-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty, marking a significant turn in the multinational’s relationship with the South American nation.
IPEF progress boosts diversified investment, supply chains and economic distribution
16-Nov-2023     The Jakarta Post
During the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Ministerial Meeting (IPEF-MM) on Nov. 14, all IPEF member countries agreed to announce the substantive completion of Pillars III (Clean Economy) and IV (Fair Economy). Pillar II (Supply Chains) had already been completed at the Second Ministerial Level Meeting in Detroit, the United States.
UK signs agreement to boost trade with Florida
15-Nov-2023     The Guardian
The UK’s trade secretary has sought state-level accords post-Brexit but only national trade deal with US would reduce tariffs.
US commerce secretary says closed three 'pillars' of Indo-Pacific talks
15-Nov-2023     Yahoo
IPEF member countries have agreed on terms of the clean energy pillar and on the anti-corruption chapter.
No trade deal struck at US-led Indo-Pacific economic meeting
14-Nov-2023     Kyodo
The United States and other Indo-Pacific countries participating in its economic initiative were unable to strike a substantial trade deal during ministerial talks.
Korea, Georgia launch negotiations for economic partnership
14-Nov-2023     Korea Times
Korea's trade ministry said it has agreed with Georgia to officially launch negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership on trade and supply chains.