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EU-ECOWAS EPA: annex C on customs duties on products originating in the European Union (Oct 2015)
As released by the European Commission
EU-ECOWAS EPA: consolidated text (Oct 2015)
As released by the European Commission
EU focuses on three sectors in procurement; won't challenge SME policy
In bilateral trade talks with the United States, the European Union has signaled that its efforts to expand the types of U.S. government procurement contracts open to EU firms will focus on three specific sectors.
UK Court refers Western Sahara imports case to EU Court
In refering the case on the questionable legality of UK imports from Western Saharan products to the European Court of Justice, the UK Judge stated that "there is an arguable case of a manifest error by the [European] Commission in understanding and applying international law relevant to these agreements.”
The EU’s new trade strategy paints a “redefined” relationship with Africa
The European Commission (EC) presented its new trade and investment strategy entitled “Trade for all: towards a more responsible trade and investment policy".
EU-EAC EPA (2015)
As published by the European Commission
Tariffs to be focus of 11th round of talks on EU-US trade deal
The United States and the European Union will seek to make progress on tariffs during the 11th round of negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
Mauritius: EPA - Mauritius to adhere to new provisions
Mauritius will sign the Joint Undertaking on Administrative Cooperation for the Implementation of the Cumulation Provisions contained in the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA).
Leaked documents show TTIP negotiations in deadlock on most issues
EU member states are concerned about the “tough negotiation process in all key areas” of the TTIP agreement