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Food producers reject RCEP
7-Feb-2022     The Manila Times
Local fish, pork and chicken producers formed a united front against the RCEP and urged the Philippine Senate to defer ratification of the "lopsided" international trade accord.
China, Pakistan ink new CPEC agreement
7-Feb-2022     The HIndu
China and Pakistan on Friday signed a new agreement on industrial cooperation as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) plan during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s on-going visit to Beijing.
FTA signing targeted in March with South Korea
7-Feb-2022     Philstar Global
The Philippines is aiming to sign next month the free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, which is expected to contribute to economic recovery efforts from the pandemic.
Pakistan renegotiates terms and tariff for 2nd phase of FTA with China
7-Feb-2022     Pro Pakistani
Pakistan has started deliberations with China to renegotiate the terms and tariff lines for the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), this was revealed by officials of the Ministry Of Commerce.
Xi meets Middle East leaders, vowing to enhance cooperation with GCC and accelerate FTA talks
7-Feb-2022     Global Times
Chinese President Xi Jinping met up with leaders from the Gulf countries, underlining strengthening the cooperation with the regional countries in speeding up free trade negotiation.
Chinese customs to trial some CPTPP rules in pilot free trade zones
7-Feb-2022     China.org.cn
Chinese customs will trial part of the rules of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership in some of China's pilot free trade zones, according to the country's customs authority.
UK and South Korea to sign deal to strengthen supply chains
7-Feb-2022     Reuters
The UK and South Korea will begin work on an improved trade deal as Britain looks to use its exit from the European Union to build stronger ties with faster-growing economies throughout Asia and the Pacific.
US calls for 'concrete action' from China to meet Phase 1 purchase commitments
7-Feb-2022     Reuters
US officials called for "concrete action" from China to make good on its commitment to purchase $200 billion in additional US goods and services under the "Phase 1" trade deal signed by former President Trump.
Ecuador sees trade deal with China at end of year, debt talks to begin
7-Feb-2022     Reuters
Ecuador expects to pull together a trade deal with China at the end of this year and will begin formal debt re-negotiations with the Asian country.
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Children’s cereal company v. Mexico & the corporate use of investor-state dispute settlement to influence policymaking
4-Feb-2022     CCSI
In September, a children’s cereal company threatened to sue Mexico over its adoption of a food packaging regulation.
Primer on international investment treaties and investor-state dispute settlement
4-Feb-2022     CCSI
While reforms are being discussed, investors will continue to bring, and states will continue to defend, claims in an ISDS system now widely recognized as suffering from perceived and actual concerns going to its very legitimacy.
Mexico seeks to settle $1.1 bln Vulcan suit over limestone mine closure
4-Feb-2022     Reuters
The Mexican government said on Thursday that it is negotiating the settlement of a $1.1 billion lawsuit by Vulcan Materials Co over a government effort to shutter its limestone mine.
Lopsided EU trade agreements are harming Africa
4-Feb-2022     African Business
Africa needs a more equal trade relationship with Europe where African countries are treated as partners, not serfs, argues Uganda's presidential advisor on exports.