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Investment chapters in trade agreements
14-Sep-2016     CADTM
Ecuador in the early 90’s, during the great neoliberal onslaught, had modified and established laws to ensure attractive profits to foreign companies. Additionally, Ecuador subscribed 21 BITs out of a total of 30 signed treaties between 1985 and 2003.
East Africa: Zitto - Tanzania to lose Sh1.7 trillion through EPA
13-Sep-2016     All Africa
Tanzania will lose $865 million in revenue during the 25 years of implementing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) should the East African Community sign the pact with the European Union: Zitto Kabwe.
Pakistan's free trade agreement draft wins Iran’s backing
13-Sep-2016     The Express Tribune
In a sign of progress towards a free trade agreement (FTA), the Iranian authorities have agreed with the initial draft shared by Pakistan and returned it with their input, paving the way for kicking off formal negotiations.
India need not genuflect at RCEP
13-Sep-2016     The Hindu
Its inclination to dole out free tariff lines to all could be disastrous. The fear of being left out of all trade pacts is exaggerated.
TTIP Lite, less filling — but tastes great?
13-Sep-2016     Politico
US and Italian officials are weighing a deal to lock in elements that can be finalized before Obama leaves office.
EFTA talks on proposed FTA to resume this month
13-Sep-2016     Financial Express
The long-stalled negotiations for a free trade agreement between India and the EFTA, a bloc of four European countries including Switzerland, are expected to resume this month.
China’s BRICS trade pact idea finds no takers
13-Sep-2016     The Hindu
Other members fear a pact could lead to a surge in imports of Chinese goods, hurting local manufacturing
Cotu criticises Kenya's persistence on EU trade deal
12-Sep-2016     Standard Digital
Kenya's umbrella body of trade unions has criticised the Government for its persistent stand on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union.
EAC infighting highlights divisions, threatens EU trade deal
12-Sep-2016     Global Risk Insights
Divisions in the EAC over the EU EPA highlights problems in the bloc and competing developmental strategies; if the EAC cannot act as one, can it survive?
Deeper analysis on potential Pacific trade pact: Chile
12-Sep-2016     Farm Futures
Six percent appears to be the base rate on tariffs for products exported to Chile.