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Like NAFTA, successor trade deal lacks US worker protections
2-Jun-2020     Noozhawk
NAFTA and other trade deals have been a disaster for American workers. Unregulated global trade consequences have led to worldwide criminal-level labor exploitation.
China halts some US farm imports, threatening trade deal
2-Jun-2020     Bloomberg
Chinese government officials told major state-run agricultural companies to pause purchases of some American farm goods including soybeans as Beijing evaluates the ongoing escalation of tensions with the US over Hong Kong.
Corporate lawsuits could devastate poor countries grappling with Covid-19
2-Jun-2020     In These Times
Wealthy corporations may use trade courts to keep public health measures from cutting into their profits.
Trumping the US; China could join the CPTPP
2-Jun-2020     Politik
As political and trade tensions with the United States rise, and its image as a global leader is tarnished by riots, China has indicated it could join the CPTPP which New Zealand belongs to.
German firms call for PH, EU trade agreement
2-Jun-2020     The Manila Times
German companies on Monday called for the resumption of the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Union (Euphfta).
RCEP countries woo India back to drawing board with ‘flexible package’
2-Jun-2020     The HIndu Business Line
To urge India back to the negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), its 15 member countries have offered New Delhi the option of deferring commitments related to opening up its market.
India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy
1-Jun-2020     Economic Times
India and the US could strike a “smaller” trade deal in the coming weeks, India's ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said.
Singapore: Russia’s new gateway to Southeast Asia?
1-Jun-2020     OZY
A new free trade agreement with Singapore is giving Moscow unprecedented access to Southeast Asian markets.
Trade war: UK government blasted for 'unacceptable' aspect of US trade negotiations
29-May-2020     Express
The UK Department for International Trade has been blasted for its claims that the UK has enough trading clout to assert itself in US trade talks, amid concerns.
Norway expects substantial progress in FTA talks with China
29-May-2020     China Daily
Though the COVID-19 outbreak has led to delays in bilateral negotiations, major progress on the China-Norway free trade agreement is expected to be made this year, a senior Norwegian official said.