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Three Canadian mining companies lodge ISDS disputes over Colombian mining ban
23-Apr-2018     AFTINET
Colombia’s decision to ban mining activities in the Páramos, a range of environmentally sensitive wetlands that provide approximately 70% of the country’s water supply, has so far led to three treaty-based arbitration cases.
EU trade pact must offer fair deal for farmers, says Turnbull
23-Apr-2018     Sydney Morning Herald
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is setting his sights on a big win for Australian farmers in a far-reaching trade deal with the European Union, insisting that fair access for rural produce is vital to expanding the $99.5 billion trade relationship.
‘China is just as important to South America as the US’: why Argentina is keen to start talks on free-trade agreement
23-Apr-2018     South China Morning Post
Argentina’s ambassador to Beijing defends China’s global ambitions as he signals Latin American common market is keen to strengthen economic ties.
Trump wants to bully Congress into accepting a new NAFTA
23-Apr-2018     Vox
His administration is considering pulling out of the agreement — just to force lawmakers to accept a new one.
EU, Mexico reach ‘agreement in principle’ on free trade deal
23-Apr-2018     Euractiv
The EU and Mexico have reached an “agreement in principle” to modernise an existing free trade deal, as the Latin American country faces pressure from protectionist measures threatened by US President Donald Trump.
Petroleum ISDS cases pose major threat to climate action
23-Apr-2018     AFTINET
Research shows that mining and energy industries are the most frequent users of Investor-State Dispute Settlement mechanisms.
‘US-China trade war to slow Asean’s economic progress’
23-Apr-2018     Business Mirror
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will not take the brewing trade conflict between the United States and China sitting down, as the regional bloc will urge the two economies to shun protectionism in favor of free trade at its 32nd summit this week.
Indonesia urges Southeast Asian economies to bargain together on TPP
22-Apr-2018     Reuters
Indonesia’s trade minister urged Southeast Asian countries that have not signed up for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact to consider joining and that these economies could collectively negotiate accession terms.
India, Taiwan may soon resume discussions on a free trade agreement
22-Apr-2018     Business Standard
The two countries have cultural and economic centres in each other's territory but no diplomatic relations
India, Mauritius conclude second round of talks for FTA
22-Apr-2018     Outlook
India and Mauritius has concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA), aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investments.