ISDS Case Map
RCEP
Free trade agreements have been the battering rams that have been used by the political elite of advanced countries to create a lop-sided economy that favours billionaires.
In the recent “RCEP 18th Round of Talks,” members of civil society organizations and social movements presented their positions vis-à-vis the RCEP.
There’s a rush to finalise RCEP this year. India is being pushed into covering most tariff lines, which will destroy its economy
The US seeks opportunity amidst the differences between India and China on RCEP
A business visa card for RCEP members
There is increased pressure on India to eliminate import duties for the RCEP negotiations to come through
There are disagreements over targets for countries negotiating the RCEP
New Delhi is wary of giving access to China to its market
RCEP negotiations have been highly conspiratorial and undemocratic, with all 18 rounds of trade discussions held in secret and no reports shared with the public
There has also been no official release of the chapters and textual proposals related to rules that are being tabled.
