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Nissan settles dispute with Tamil Nadu over unpaid dues - sources
29-May-2020     Reuters
As part of the settlement, the Japanese automaker is expected to receive between $185 million and $238 million, two sources aware of the matter said.
US-Kenya FTA could undermine “developmental” policies in Africa
29-May-2020     SUNS
By harmonizing Kenya’s trade policies in accordance with the US trade policies and domestic laws, Nairobi seems ready to surrender its policy space once and for all.
Indonesia continue 30th round of RCEP negotiations
29-May-2020     Dagang Yuk
In the middle of a global pandemic Covid-19, Indonesia intensifies the stalled negotiations of the 30th round Negotiations of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) held by the virtual, this May.
India-EU discuss preparations for summit meeting
29-May-2020     The Tribune
India and the European Union on Thursday discussed preparations for a long-due summit meeting, which was postponed due to the Covid pandemic.
Netanyahu discusses free-trade measures with Georgia
28-May-2020     JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with his Georgian counterpart, Giorgi Gakharia, with the two leaders discussing advancing a free-trade agreement.
Thailand to consider membership in Asia-Pacific trade pact in a month
28-May-2020     Reuters
Thailand’s cabinet has agreed to set up a committee to consider whether Thailand should seek membership in an Asia-Pacific trade agreement after widespread opposition last month amid concerns joining the pact may harm the agriculture industry.
US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt
27-May-2020     Bloomberg
Under the US-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, Washington agreed to treat Hong Kong as fully autonomous for trade and economic matters even after China took control.
Wind farm owner sues Romania at WB’s arbitrage court
27-May-2020     Romania-Insider
Cyprus-based offshore EP Wind Project (Rom) Six Ltd claims that Romania has breached the Energy Charter Treaty.
Brexit trade warning: British farmers ‘will go out of business’ under UK-US trade deal
27-May-2020     Express
A trade deal with the United States risks jeopardising the livelihoods of farmers in Britain, former environment secretary has warned, predicting many "will go out of business".
EU-ACP post-Cotonou agreement: draft text (Mar 2020)
27-May-2020