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Pelosi says UK can forget US trade deal if Irish pact broken
10-Sep-2020     Bloomberg
If the UK undermines the Good Friday accord, there will be absolutely no chance of a US-UK trade agreement passing the Congress, Pelosi, the nation’s top elected Democrat, said.
Mercosur agreement a “direct contradiction” to European Green Deal
10-Sep-2020     Green News
The proposed EU-Mercosur trade agreement is a “direct contradiction” to the goals of the European Green Deal, according to a new study.
UK starts talks with all TPP members to discuss joining pact
10-Sep-2020     Nikkei Asian Review
London is trying to strengthen trade ties with Asia after Brexit.
Algeria backtracks on its free trade deal with the EU
10-Sep-2020     The North Africa Post
Algeria has asked the EU to put on hold a free trade agreement that was due to be signed this year as it drags its feet on customs reforms, an EU official said.
EU nations breaking rules in bilateral trade deals with China
10-Sep-2020     Euractiv
Fifteen EU member states have breached bloc-wide rules in agreeing bilateral commercial deals with China as part of Beijing’s ambitious belt and road initiative.
Fracking company sues Slovenia over ‘unreasonable’ environmental protections
10-Sep-2020     Climate Home News
A British oil and gas company is using a controversial energy treaty to sue Slovenia, after being required to carry out an environmental impact assessment
Ukraine hopes to start talks on revision of Association Agreement with EU in 2021
10-Sep-2020     Ukrinform
Ukraine hopes to reach an agreement to start negotiations on the revision of the Association Agreement with the European Union in 2021.
Australian mining firm launches arbitration proceedings against Poland
10-Sep-2020     First News
Australian mining firm Prairie Mining has launched international arbitration proceedings against Poland, claiming damages for the alleged hindering of the development of its two coal mines located in the country.
Confirmation of RCEP signature within the year ASEAN + 3 Foreign Ministers' meeting
10-Sep-2020     Nikkei
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Mogi from Japan confirmed that they will continue to cooperate towards the signing of the East Asian Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) within the year.
Hegemony 101 in international investment law
9-Sep-2020     Afronomics Law
The hegemon aspirants in international investment law have already, and perhaps unwittingly, revealed their three step manual: Disguise, dismiss, divert.