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Scots call for halt to EU’s Mercosur trade talks
24-Apr-2018     Farmers Weekly
Scottish farm leaders have urged the European Commission to postpone its “reckless” trade negotiations with the Mercosur block of South American countries because of fears over the damage it could inflict on the beef sector.
Kimberly-Clark to sue Venezuela over 2016 expropriated factory
24-Apr-2018     Venezuelanalysis
US multinational Kimberly-Clark has filed a formal request to take Venezuela to court regarding the expropriation of its abandoned factory by the government of Nicolas Maduro in July 2016.
Why Australia really wants a free trade deal with the EU
24-Apr-2018     SBS
A free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union now looks like a viable prospect, so what's in it for both parties?
Russia's PM signs agreement on establishing free trade zone between EAEU and Iran
24-Apr-2018     TASS
The agreement provides for the formation of a free trade area on a limited range of goods between the EAEU and Iran.
Israel, EAEU resume talks on free trade agreement - Israeli ambassador in Russia
24-Apr-2018     Sputnik
Israel has resumed negotiations with Russia on joining the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Israeli Ambassador to Russia, noting the developing economic relations as well as increasing trade between the two countries.
Taxpayers face Sh500bn loss in case against Canadian firm
24-Apr-2018     Daily Nation
The government risks losing up to Sh500 billion in an international arbitration case against mining firm, Cortec, after it failed to provide Sh100 million in the second mini-budget to pay a UK-based law firm representing it in the case.
Japan says trade talks with US under new framework won't start until June
24-Apr-2018     Reuters
Japan’s Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that bilateral talks on trade under a new framework led by him and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer won’t begin until mid-June at the earliest.
China and South Korea seek free trade deal with Mercosur
24-Apr-2018     Nikkei Asian Review
China and South Korea are seeking to establish free trade agreements with Mercosur in a strategic response to Washington's increasingly protectionist stance.
Korea, US made 'progress' on details in revised FTA draft: minister
24-Apr-2018     The Korean Herald
South Korea and the United States have made progress on the final details of a revised free trade agreement before a formal signing after they agreed in principle on major issues last month, Seoul's commerce minister said Monday.
Indonesia targets to conclude RCEP negotiations this year
24-Apr-2018     The Jakarta Post
Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita has said that the government is planning to finish negotiations over the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this year, as, currently, progress in negotiations stands at about 80 percent.