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Indo-US trade deal unlikely in next 4 years: Former White House economic adviser
25-Sep-2020     The Economic Times
Despite India being an important partner for the US geopolitically, a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) is unlikely in the next four years regardless of who wins the upcoming presidential elections
East African partners throw Kenya under the bus in Brexit talks
24-Sep-2020     The East African
Meetings called to negotiate a collective trade agreement between the EAC and the United Kingdom have failed to make any substantive progress.
Trade deals handing Japanese seeds to multinational corporations
24-Sep-2020     GRAIN
Japan need a policy that is based on a major shift from industrial agriculture to agroecology by small farmers. For this to be possible Japan must pull out of TPP and other similar FTAs.
Ukraine renewables feed-in tariff reduction could lead to investor action
24-Sep-2020     Out-Law
Investors in renewable energy projects in Ukraine are considering legal action after feed-in tariffs for solar and onshore wind power plants were reduced retroactively to 2015, according to an expert.
Time is ticking to stop the EU-Mercosur trade deal
24-Sep-2020     Open Democracy
For the EU Commission to remain steadfast in supporting this deal, whilst simultaneously tabling an increase of the EU’s 2030 climate target, is entirely contradictory.
India in the process of finalising FTA with Mauritius: Piyush Goyal
24-Sep-2020     Business Standard
India is in the process of finalising the proposed free trade agreement with Mauritius which is aimed at further strengthening economic ties.
Vietnam, Israel accelerates negotiation for trade deal
24-Sep-2020     Hanoi Times
Vietnam and Israel are stepping up negotiation for the Vietnam – Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA), which, once completed, would be a major boost for bilateral relations.
PPPs and ISDS: A risky combination
23-Sep-2020     CCSI
It appears that investors are using investment treaties in ways that can significantly frustrate government efforts to effectively and adequately regulate public private partnerships in the public interest.
Kenya offers EAC partners seat in UK trade deal talks
23-Sep-2020     The Star
Kenya has welcomed its neighbours in negotiating fora post-Brexit trade deal with the UK for a duty and quota-free market.
EFTA-Ecuador FTA enters into force 1 November 2020
23-Sep-2020     International Trade Compliance Update
On 21 September 2020, the Federal Customs Administration announced that the EFTA-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 1 November 2020.