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Qatar to invest in Canada’s major building projects, Carney says
19-Jan-2026     Global News
The “new chapter” in bilateral relations will include the finalization of the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with Qatar, a deal that has seen years of stalled negotiations, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
Landmark ICSID victory for the People’s Republic of China
19-Jan-2026     A&O Shearman
The dispute arose from a major mixed‑use redevelopment project in Shandong province. Hela Schwarz alleged that the People’s Republic of China had unlawfully expropriated land use rights
Nigeria, UAE strike trade pact to scrap tariffs on over 7,000 products
17-Jan-2026     Business insider Africa
Nigeria has signed a far-reaching trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates that will eliminate tariffs on thousands of products and deepen economic ties between Africa’s largest economy and one of the world’s most dynamic trading hubs.
Ghana proposes trade framework with US amid AGOA uncertainty
17-Jan-2026     News Ghana
Ghana and United States (US) officials held high level discussions in Washington recently on establishing a comprehensive trade cooperation framework as both nations navigate post African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) economic relations.
Suleiman Kerimov's daughter initiated proceedings against Switzerland
16-Jan-2026     Izvestia
Gulnara, the daughter of billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, initiated the first ever investment dispute against Switzerland over sanctions.
US, Honduras to launch trade talks, USTR Greer says
16-Jan-2026     WTVB
The United States and ‍Honduras intend to launch negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement as ‌soon as ‌possible, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.
Switzerland adopts negotiating mandate for US trade deal
16-Jan-2026     Reuters
Switzerland's Federal Council has adopted a final negotiating mandate for talks on a legally binding trade agreement with the United States, the government said.
Mercosur backers rattled as Spain’s center right wavers under farmer pressure
16-Jan-2026     Politico
The shift by the Spanish center right will deliver a first test for the Mercosur accord by as early as next week, as MEPs are due to vote on a legal challenge against it.
Agricultural exporters push for trade deal extension
16-Jan-2026     Farmtario
The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance says the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement is vital for food exporters
US and Taiwan reach trade deal, with semiconductor chips and China in focus
16-Jan-2026     Reuters
The US and Taiwan clinched a trade deal that cuts tariffs on many of the semiconductor powerhouse's exports, directs new investments in the U.S. technology industry and risks infuriating China.