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India, China fail to resolve differences on trade tariffs
6-Jun-2018     LiveMint
India and China failed to resolve their differences on tariff liberalization under the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement after two days of talks in New Delhi.
India seeks to fast-track pact with MERCOSUR
6-Jun-2018     Financial Express
Sources said the countries that are part of the India-MERCOSUR PTA have been in discussions to increase the tariff lines in order to boost the trade volumes.
A globalisation for people, not business
5-Jun-2018     Social Europe
Globalisation is in crisis because of its almost totalitarian outreach to all areas of everyday life. People feel a loss of control, because their way of life is perceived as subject to trade requests solely for the benefit of globally acting firms.
African ministers meet on free trade
5-Jun-2018     Nan
African trade ministers have deliberated on the protocols to the agreement establishing African free trade area (AfCFTA), and the modalities for tariff liberalization.
China's New Silk road faces resistance from India, partners
5-Jun-2018     DW
The highly ambitious Belt and Road Initiative promises to fortify China as an economic superpower. But negotiations around the Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar Economic Corridor are proving contentious.
Jordan to re-assess EU association, relaxed rules deals
5-Jun-2018     Jordan Times
Jordan is planning to conduct a study to assess the economic impact of the EU Association Agreement and the EU deal on relaxed rules of origin to Jordanian industries.
China – Sri Lanka FTA talks stalled
4-Jun-2018     News First
Talks between China and Sri Lanka for a free trade agreement have hit a major hurdle as Beijing has rejected Colombo’s demand for a review of the deal after 10 years.
Veolia loses ISDS case against Egypt – after six years and millions in costs
4-Jun-2018     AFTINET
Veolia has finally lost its claim against Egypt over a waste management contract dispute in which they claimed compensation for an increase in the minimum wage under a new labour law.
NAFTA has hammered rural communities
4-Jun-2018     Idaho Press
NAFTA has hammered rural communities by aiding the consolidation of corporate power over agriculture by restricting choice and threatening our federal, state and local sovereignty over ag policy.
Need to review trade policy and treaties
4-Jun-2018     The Star
Trade deals cover many key issues besides trade and have huge implications for economic and social development, so they should also come under review by the new government.