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End of year deadline for India-EU FTA is unrealistic: EU ambassador
30-Oct-2023     Live Mint
An end of year deadline for a free trade deal between India and the European Union is unrealistic, the 27-nation grouping’s Ambassador to India, Hervé Delphin, said in an interview.
Australia wants better EU offer on meat and sugar to clinch trade deal - minister
27-Oct-2023     Reuters
The European Union must offer greater market access for Australian beef, lamb and sugar if it wants Canberra to agree a trade deal, Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell said.
US drops digital trade demands at WTO to allow room for stronger tech regulation
27-Oct-2023     Reuters
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai has dropped longstanding US digital trade demands in World Trade Organization talks in order to give Congress room to regulate big tech firms.
US trade with Kenya may be breeding some anxiety
26-Oct-2023     Business Insider Africa
According to officials, even as trade and investment negotiations with Kenya continue, the US appears to be more interested in the African Continental Free Trade Area and the AGOA agreement.
Africa-Türkiye link to boost trade
26-Oct-2023     Daily News
THE Fourth Africa-Türkiye Economic and Business Forum (TABEF) has called for augmentation of seamless operation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to guarantee and promote increased intra-African trade.
Winshear Gold moves on from Tanzania project, takes $30 million settlement
26-Oct-2023     Mining.com
Canadian gold explorer Winshear Gold (TSXV: WINS) has ended a longstanding dispute with the Tanzanian government in regards to the company’s licences for the SMP project.
Nigeria may miss October trading date for AfCFTA
26-Oct-2023     The Guardian
From all indications, Nigeria may likely fail in its bid to commence trading in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), under the Guided Trade Initiative (GTI).
India-UK FTA: Efforts on to also finalise dispute settlement in investment pact
25-Oct-2023     The Hindu BusinessLine
Full-throttle efforts are being made to ensure India-UK FTA and BIT, get finalised simultaneously.
Canada, Taiwan complete talks on bilateral investment deal
25-Oct-2023     Reuters
Canada and Taiwan have completed talks on a bilateral deal to boost foreign investment and will work to make sure it takes effect promptly, Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng and Taiwan's government said.
A shadowy corner of international law is threatening climate action, UN expert warns
24-Oct-2023     Inside Climate News
An obscure but far-reaching system allowing corporations to sue governments is being “weaponized” by the fossil fuel and mining industries, according to a new UN report, jeopardizing progress in developing nations.