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US-China trade war: top negotiators hold ‘candid and constructive’ talks, first of Joe Biden presidency
27-May-2021     South China Morning Post
USTR said the phase one trade deal was important but only one part of a challenging and complex relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan to sign preferential trade agreement this year
27-May-2021     Xinhua
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan will sign an agreement on preferential trade by the end of the year.
British government aims for £5bn Gulf trade deal
27-May-2021     The National
UK officials are working on a new trade deal with the six members of the GCC, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
FTA with Malaysia back on the table
27-May-2021     The Daily Star
Commerce minister says Bangladesh government will sign the deal with Malaysia should not be just for the duty free benefits on export but also for securing massive investments, according to economists.
US amping up dispute with Canada over allowed exports of American dairy products
26-May-2021     CBC
American producers say Canada is denying them fair access to the Canadian market.
Truss’s naivety on trade with Australia could leave the UK exposed
25-May-2021     The Guardian
If the UK agrees to Australia’s demands for no tariffs on agriculture, it sets a dangerous precedent for other, bigger deals
Ford writes to EU ministers over Mexico trade deal
25-May-2021     Just Auto
Ford Europe chief has written an open letter to the trade ministers of a number of EU states to express concerns over trade arrangements between Europe and other parts of the world
Brexit exclusive: UK-Norway trade deal close to collapsing as Christian-Democrats block pact to protect farmers from British beef and cheese
25-May-2021     City AM
A comprehensive free trade deal between the UK and Norway is at risk of collapsing as the Christian Democrat party fears such a pact would hit farmers in Scandinavia’s richest country too hard.
UK starts prep for India trade deal in latest Post-Brexit push
25-May-2021     Bloomberg
The UK began formal preparation for a free-trade agreement with India, a post-Brexit target for Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he seeks to prove the benefit of leaving the European Union.
Investment treaties and FDI
24-May-2021     The Express Tribune
Not only are the BITs not necessary for attracting FDI, they have potential costs as well. A case in point is Pakistan, which is a signatory to 52 BITs, but has a rather poor record of attracting FDI.