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Wang Yi calls for speedy free trade agreement with Norway
28-Aug-2020     CGTN
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an acceleration in free trade talks with Norway as he concluded a visit to the country.
Trade secrets: climate breakdown
28-Aug-2020     The Ecologist
New book Trade Secrets is based on a thorough analysis of leaked papers from three years of secretive trade talks, as well as multiple other official documents and sources.
RCEP states make 'significant' progress in trade talks without India
28-Aug-2020     Japan Times
Ministers from 15 Asia-Pacific countries negotiating a sprawling free trade agreement said they have made “significant progress” toward the signing of the deal in November.
Investor-state disputes arising from COVID-19: balancing public health and corporate wealth
28-Aug-2020     Corrs Chambers Westgarth
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments globally are engaging in a difficult balancing act of protecting public health, mitigating economic damage and avoiding interference with private rights.
Egypt to exempt 600 MERCOSUR-bound export items from customs in September
28-Aug-2020     Daily News Egypt
MERCOSUR agreement supports state’s current trend of increasing exports, opening of new markets, says Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea.
US, China reaffirm commitment to Phase 1 trade deal in phone call
27-Aug-2020     Reuters
Top US and Chinese trade officials reaffirmed their commitment to a Phase 1 trade deal, which has seen China lagging on its obligations to buy American goods.
Japan and UK to sign equal-to-EU trade deal by September
27-Aug-2020     Nikkei Asian Review
Imports of blue cheese from the UK will be guaranteed a tariff at the same level stipulated in the EU-Japan agreement if the total import amount at the end of the year is below an agreed-to level.
Bridgestone V. Panama
27-Aug-2020     Global Legal Chronicle
The US subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation lost a $20 million plus arbitration claim against the Republic of Panama filed by under the US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement.
India-Philippines talks next month can pave the way for FTA: Official
26-Aug-2020     Outlook
India and the Philippines are set to hold talks on economic aspects in September which can pave the way for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement.
US-Kenya trade and tax developments
26-Aug-2020     Bloomberg
The negotiation of a US-Kenya Free Trade Agreement has spurred interest by prospective US investors, exporters, and importers.The final GILTI, FDII, and BEAT regulations provide the US tax framework for US C corporate investors.