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Dutch rejection of Mercosur now threatens wider EU trade deals
4-Jun-2020     ING
A free trade agreement between the EU and four South American countries, known as the Mercosur trade bloc, has been voted down by the Dutch parliament.
Ambassador: Israel plans to ratify FTA with Ukraine as soon as possible
4-Jun-2020     MENAFN
The agreement is in the Parliament, and should be adopted it as soon as possible, the diplomat said.
Companies sue states for ­ climate-protection measures
4-Jun-2020     D+C
On the basis of the Energy Charter Treaty, companies are suing countries for damages when the latter decide to phase out or limit the use of fossil fuels.
Future EU-UK cooperation on chemicals: analysing the UK’s proposal
3-Jun-2020     Chem Trust
In order to ensure higher environmental standards post-Brexit, our analysis is that the UK should remain within the international gold-standard for chemicals regulation – the REACH Regulation – and aligned to its restrictions and authorisations.
America seeks easy access in new trade pact with Kenya
3-Jun-2020     Business Daily
Through the reciprocal trade deal, the US government is seeking unfettered entry for its companies into nearly all segments of Kenya’s economy including the heavily guarded ones.
Post-Brexit trade talks resume but little sign of breakthrough
3-Jun-2020     Ouest France
Trade negotiators from the UK and the EU embarked on a fourth round of post-Brexit negotiations, but no-one in London or Brussels expects a breakthrough this week.
Coronavirus halts PTA bid for months
2-Jun-2020     The Financial Express
The signing of preferential trade agreements with Nepal, Bhutan and Indonesia has been delayed for months as the economy is battling the global COVID-19 fallout, officials have said.
EAEU, Egypt to step up FTA talks
2-Jun-2020     Belta
A number of chapters have already been drafted; some others are nearing completion; the remaining chapters are still under expert evaluation.
Trade officials to discuss Australia-UK free trade deal within weeks
2-Jun-2020     Sky
Australia is beginning to hold formal talks with the UK over its first post-Brexit free trade agreement.
Agreement concerning amendment to mainland and Macao closer economic partnership arrangement (CEPA) agreement on trade in services takes effect
2-Jun-2020     Macau Hub
The agreement concerning amendment to the CEPA agreement on trade in services, which was signed on 20 November 2019, went into force on 1 June 2020.