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Biden’s top trade official should work to protect governments from the rising number of corporate lawsuits
16-Dec-2020     Inequality.org
In 2020, foreign investors filed at least 51 known cases demanding huge sums from governments struggling to fight a historic pandemic.
Peru has become Chinese firms' preferred investment destination in LatAm
16-Dec-2020     Andina
The ten-year old FTA between China and Peru is one of the agreements with the highest level of liberalization of goods trade that China has signed.
EU will be asked to ratify Mercosur deal in New Year
16-Dec-2020     Irish Examiner
At least nine EU countries want the trade deal with South America.
Energy Charter Treaty reform reaches milestone, with little progress to show
16-Dec-2020     Euractiv
A two-day conference of the 54 parties to the Energy Charter Treaty will attempt to move forward in reforming the little-known charter, decried by environmentalists for protecting fossil fuel investments and blocking international efforts to curb global warming.
UK signs continuity trade deal with Mexico, keeps EU benefits
16-Dec-2020     Bloomberg
The UK signed a continuity trade deal with Mexico, its 31st-largest trading partner, preserving the benefits of the accord it had with the country through European Union membership.
EU and China set for further investment talks as end-of-year deadline for deal looms
15-Dec-2020     South China Morning Post
The latest round follows straight on the heels of ‘intensive’ talks. Negotiators hope to reach agreement by the end of the year, but issues such as market access remain a stumbling block.
Argentina: Mercosur will address EU environment concerns
15-Dec-2020     AP
South America’s Mercosur countries will address environmental concerns raised by the European Union that have stalled ratification of a free trade deal between the two trade blocs, Argentina’s foreign minister said.
Brexit trade deal possible within days after Johnson concession, says EU
15-Dec-2020     The Guardian
Barnier says Johnson’s acceptance of need for ‘evolution clause’ as standards diverge has unlocked talks on level playing field.
Bangladesh banks on preferential trade terms to boost export earnings
14-Dec-2020     UNB
Bangladesh is increasingly emphasising bilateral preferential trade agreement and free trade agreement to boost its export earnings in the next three to six years.
Sri Lanka hope to revive free trade talks with Thailand
14-Dec-2020     Economy Next
Sri Lanka and Thailand have expressed hope to revive talks on a free trade deal, after two rounds of negotiations.