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EPA plan to be reset
Barbados is resetting its implementation strategy of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union as Britain prepares to exit the EU.
‘Good progress’ in EU-Mexico trade talks
The European Union concluded its latest round of trade negotiations with Mexico, focusing on sustainable development, transparency, services and investment.
As CETA looms, Canada braces for the European cheese invasion
With CETA, Canada agreed to import 18,500 tonnes of European cheeses annually by year six.
Japan, EU make some progress in EPA talks
Japan and the EU have effectively reached accords on over half of the 27 areas in the EPA negotiations.
Byzantine bilateralism
Bilateral commercial negotiations can enable strong countries to dominate weaker ones.
Australia and EU agree on free trade deal 'scope and ambition'
EU Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmstrom and Australia's Trade Minister Steven Ciobo formally agreed on the scope and ambition of a future FTA.
EU-Japan FTA - draft small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) chapter (EU proposal, March 2017)
As released by the European Commission
EU-Japan FTA - draft good regulatory practices and regulatory cooperation chapter (March 2017)
As released by the European Commission
Mexico says new EU trade deal is 'paramount', eyes 2017 conclusion
A new free trade agreement with the European Union is of "paramount" importance for Mexico and both parties aim to conclude a deal this year, Mexico's deputy economy minister has said.
“The most remarkable rejection of free trade you’ve never heard of”
Africans are insisting on actual economic development which is leaving European trade negotiators exasperated. Rick Rowden explains why their stand is historic and right.