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The 'Law 42' arbitrations against Ecuador and the importance of BIT language
Three recent ICSID decisions involving Ecuador highlight the importance of language addressing the status of taxes in investment treaties.
The costs of Australia’s ‘free trade’ agreement with America
The critics were right. Ten years after the Australia–United States free trade agreement (AUSFTA) came into force, new analysis of the data shows that the agreement diverted trade away from the lowest cost sources.
What is brewing between India and the US on IPR?
Ssomething is brewing between the two countries on the issue of intellectual property rights.
Tokyo offers to cut tariffs on US pork in TPP talks, sources say
The Abe administration has proposed sharply cutting Japan’s tariff on a certain amount of US pork over a 10-year period in talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, according to sources.
Economic recolonialization? The India-US Bilateral Investment Treaty: Not an easy ride
It’s official: India and the US will resume negotiations on a high-standard bilateral investment treaty (BIT).
US, Japan trade negotiators close to striking key deal
It is obvious a breakthrough is imminent, according to veteran Asia trade talks watcher Chris Nelson, senior vice president of Samuels International Associates.
California wine producers claim B.C. liquor reforms violate NAFTA, GATT, and EU-Canada Agreement
The association representing California wine producers has called on Premier Christy Clark to revoke or modify plans to favour the sale of B.C. wines in grocery stores claiming that "they violate Canada's international trade obligations including NAFTA, GATT and the EU-Agreement on wine sales".
India, US to resume talks on investment treaty; hotline between top leaders soon
India and US on Sunday decided to resume talks on bilateral investment treaty during discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama.
Beijing unveils draft of foreign investment law
China began a public consultation on the draft of a foreign investment law on Jan. 19, which marked a step toward reforming existing laws governing the area
Japan offers compromise on rice in Asia-Pacific trade talks: Nikkei
Japan has offered to import more rice from the United States in a compromise aimed at pushing forward the Asia-Pacific regional trade talks, the Nikkei reported on Sunday.