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Cameroon: Economic partnership agreement with EU reduces customs revenue
Though government overlooks at the 600 million lose, economists say it is not healthy for the country's economy which is dangling at the moment and hope to emerge by 2035.
Indonesia ready to clarify palm oil ban issue: Minister Hartarto
The Indonesian government is ready to provide an explanation regarding palm oil ban to the European Union parliament.
Japan may set tariff-free quota for EU beef under EPA
Japan is considering setting a tariff-free import quota for beef from European Union member states, as requested by the EU in the two sides’ negotiations on an economic partnership agreement for free trade.
EU wants gender chapter included in Chile trade deal update
EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström wants to include a chapter on gender equality in an update to the bloc’s trade deal with Chile, which is due to be negotiated soon.
India-EU free trade agreement: State of play and way forward
Recent events including the ongoing Brexit negotiations and the termination of investment treaties might however have a direct impact on the trade deal and one can expect negotiations to resume in the near future.
Japan eyes opening procurement bidding, lowering tariffs as EU trade pact bargaining chip
Tokyo is considering opening up bidding for local university and hospital projects to European companies.
European Union - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: Outline of ambition and scope of future negotiations
The scoping discussions covered, at a high level, the shared ambition for some key issues often addressed in trade negotiations.
Japan working to eliminate tariffs on wine from European Union
The government is making arrangements to eliminate import tariffs on wine produced in European Union countries, including France and Italy, in the Japan-EU economic partnership agreement negotiations.
Japan set to slash tariffs on EU pasta
The government is making arrangements to accept a substantial tariff cut on pasta made in the European Union, such as spaghetti, in Japan-EU economic partnership agreement negotiations.
Govt mulls opening railway market to EU
The government is considering opening part of Japan’s railway market to overseas companies based in Europe in the negotiations for an economic partnership agreement with the European Union.