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Netherlands faces ISDS threat after decision to ban coal-based power generation by 2030
16-Sep-2019     AFTINET
German company Uniper has threatened to bring an ISDS case against the Dutch government after a decision to ban coal-based power generation by 2030.
Japan to eliminate tariffs on US wine in trade deal: Nikkei
16-Sep-2019     Reuters
Japan will eliminate the tariffs on US wine within five to seven years after the trade agreement goes into effect.
EAC keeps Europe guessing two months to crucial meeting
16-Sep-2019     The East African
Two months to the East African Community’s Summit, partner states are keeping the European Union guessing over the controversial Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) whose signing stalled in 2016.
FTA with US not viable: government study
16-Sep-2019     New Age Business
Signing a free trade agreement with the United States will not be viable for Bangladesh if the US does not agree to enter into such agreement only on trade in goods, trade officials said referring to a government feasibility study.
The geopolitical profile of India tracks the economy’s trajectory
16-Sep-2019     Live Mint
High growth has granted the country global relevance but others may not support us if they don’t see an economic upside.
On China, principles vs pragmatism
16-Sep-2019     The Interpreter
Australia needs to consider its moments to push human rights issues with its largest trading partner.
Wary of China in RCEP, India looks for bilateral deals amid mounting trade deficit
16-Sep-2019     Business Today
India's indecisive stance on the RCEP and agreement to review the FTA with the ASEAN indicates it has been evaluating options outside the larger regional group as well.
Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) negotiations
16-Sep-2019     New Zealand Foreign Trade and Affairs
New Zealand will take part in negotiations with Chile and Singapore to establish new international rules and best practice for supporting and promoting trade in the digital era.
US agrees to expand low-tariff quota for Japanese beef imports: sources
16-Sep-2019     Japan Times
The United States has agreed to increase its low-tariff quota for Japanese beef in bilateral trade negotiations, sources close to the matter have said.
Farmers urge PM to withdraw from RCEP
16-Sep-2019     Tribune India
Farmers say pact to join regional economic partnership will unsettle domestic farming.