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US-China trade war accelerates formation of RCEP trade bloc
13-Aug-2019     The Thaiger
The escalation of the trade war between China and the US might help push forward negotiations of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement.
The Japan-US ‘mini-deal’ has big implications
13-Aug-2019     The Diplomat
As the US and Japan intensify trade negotiations, the push for a quick “mini-deal” on agriculture and autos will have far-reaching impact.
Nicaragua confirms agreement with South Korea
13-Aug-2019     Q Costa Rica
Nicaragua is the first Central American country to establish a date of entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea, which is agreed for October 1, 2019.
Europe seeking feta and scotch beef protection as Australia pushes back on prosecco claims
13-Aug-2019     ABC
Europe's bid to stop Australian cheesemakers using the name feta has advanced but its claim on the sparkling wine prosecco is facing growing opposition amid ongoing trade talks.
Samoa ratifies PACER Plus agreement
13-Aug-2019     Mirage News
Samoa becomes the first of the Pacific Island nations and the third country overall to ratify the agreement, known as PACER Plus.
Capitol Hill could imperil any new US-UK trade deal
12-Aug-2019     Foreign Policy
What might become the biggest obstacle of all has to do with Ireland, not with Britain per se.
A Trump-Bolsonaro free-trade agreement is an apocalyptically bad idea
12-Aug-2019     The Hill
A possible free trade agreement between the United States and Brazil will have considerable environmental, climate and human rights risks.
In Argentina's wine country, vintners worry about recession - and trade deal
12-Aug-2019     Reuters
Argentine wineries are trying to figure out whether a trade deal with Europe will prove a boom or a bust to their vineyards, in face of highly-subsidized EU vineyards.
EAEU, Singapore may sign free trade agreement on 1 October
12-Aug-2019     Belta Belarus News
A free trade agreement between Singapore and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) may be signed during a session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Yerevan on 1 October.
Now is the time to scale up cooperation between India and the EU
12-Aug-2019     The Economic Times
As the results of the elections in India and the elections to the European Parliament have been announced, it is high time for India and the EU to build on the momentum, intensify strategic dialogues, and enhance cooperation.