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Energy Charter Treaty: EU text proposal for the modernisation (May 2020)
27-May-2020     European Commission
Zelensky calls on Israel to complete ratification of FTA with Ukraine
26-May-2020     Unian
The head of state noted that in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, support for bilateral trade is especially important for both countries.
S. Korea, China to discuss expanding scope of FTA
26-May-2020     Yonhap
South Korea will hold the seventh round of talks with China to discuss expanding the scope of their bilateral free trade agreement to better cover the service and investment sectors.
EU-China investment agreement: A checklist
25-May-2020     German Chambers of Industry and Commerce
Many German companies are therefore still hopeful that the current negotiations for an EU-China investment deal can take a decisive step forward this year.
Manufacturers pulling out of China should consider Africa to diversify their supply chain
25-May-2020     South China Morning Post
The creation of the AfCFTA could enhance the attractiveness of sub-Saharan Africa as an investment destination and manufacturing base.
Ukraine hopes to update Association Agreement with EU – Economy Ministry
25-May-2020     Ukrinform
Ukraine hopes to start updating the Association Agreement with the EU, which is an important issue in the current situation with international trade.
Canada loses a round in softwood lumber dispute
25-May-2020     Business In Vancouver
NAFTA panel upholds determination Canadian exports harm American producers.
US-Kenya FTA: US negotiating obectives (May 2020)
25-May-2020     USTR
Coal generator uses investment treaty to fight Netherlands coal phaseout
22-May-2020     Climate Change News
Uniper is using a controversial investor dispute system to claim up to €1 billion compensation for being forced to close a coal power station early.
Phase One US-China trade deal fails in energy and beyond
22-May-2020     Forbes
The Phase One trade deal had China committing to $30 billion in energy purchases. But US energy exports to China actually shrank by 33% in Q1.