ISDS Case Map
UK
United Kingdom
Ambassador David Hales last Friday signed the CARIFORUM-United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Government of Guyana.
Both sides now continue to thrash out the thorny issues pertaining to the trade pact.
The UK's decision to join one of the world's largest free trade agreements, known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership, poses a major threat to UK public health, warn experts.
Joe Biden has dodged talks about a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK during his visit to Northern Ireland.
UK accession to Pacific trade deal empowers fossil fuel firms to sue governments.
Canada should join Australia and New Zealand in neutralizing lopsided corporate protections in CPTPP.
The claims have been brought forward under the Energy Charter Treaty, an international convention which allows companies to sue signatory countries over decisions that affect their energy investments.
India’s proposed free trade agreement with the UK could face a major roadblock, as the latter is considering imposing a carbon tax akin to the European Union’s policy, which proposes to levy steep tariffs on imports with higher carbon footprints.
CPTPP membership will result in more deforestation and endanger animal welfare, say campaigners.
Britain is waving through an agreement with minimal benefit and greater risks, from palm oil to emissions.
