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Left MEPs launch citizens’ initiative to suspend EU-Israel agreement
Initiative insists Israel’s actions in Gaza breach international law and calls for end to trade deal.
Where Big Tech and Trump are demanding tax cuts and deregulation
A new analysis shared with the Prospect shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
EU–Mercosur deal is ‘neocolonial’ and harmful to Mercosur, says former IMF director
Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr. argues Brazil should avoid advancing similar trade pacts.
Amway loses $3 billion dispute after Mexico seized its 692-acre organic farm
An international tribunal dismissed Amway’s request for $3 billion in damages after the Mexican government in 2022 seized a 692-acre organic farm owned by the multi-level marketing company and gave it to communal landowners.
Denmark's Rockwool says Russia has seized four of its factories
The company added that it will defend its legal rights under the bilateral investment treaty between the countries.
Fight over Venezuelan oil highlights shadowy international legal system
Trump said the socialist government “stole” from American oil companies. Those firms have been seeking billions in compensation through a controversial arbitration system.
Canada, UAE talks on free trade deal to start next month, Canadian trade minister says
Negotiations between Canada and the United Arab Emirates over a comprehensive economic partnership agreement are set to start next month, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told Reuters.
India eyes defence exports, tech transfer via Russia-led EAEU FTA
In 2023–24, India’s arms and ammunition shipments to Russia accounted for only a small share of its global defence sales and an even smaller portion of overall exports to Russia, underscoring the limited scale of trade in this segment.
Germany's Merz floats possibility of EU-India trade deal by end of January
German Chancellor floated the possibility that the European Union and India could sign a landmark free trade agreement by the end of January, a move that could reshape global trade ties as protectionism rises and US-India talks remain stalled.
Taiwan says reached 'general consensus' with US on trade deal
Taiwan has reached a "general consensus" with the United States on a trade deal, the democratic island's negotiators said Tuesday (Jan 13), after months of talks.