In a landmark judgement, the ECJ ruled that provisions of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) are not in breach of EU law. Incidentally, CETA is yet to be full implemented in the EU. On Tuesday, in a significant… Read More ›
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EU-Canada free trade deal aligned with EU law: Advocate General Yves Bot
The European Court of Justice is to decide whether the provisions of the EU-Canada FTA on investment protection are tenable in within the ambit of EU law. On Tuesday, Advocate General Yves Bot recommended to the European Court of Justice… Read More ›
Switzerland’s enters into an era of banking transparency
Swiss authorities have begun sharing account data with countries who meet international requirements on confidentiality and data security. This strategic move has placed Switzerland in fierce competition with fast-growing economies including Singapore and Hong Kong. In a significant development that… Read More ›
In a strategic shift, U.S. South Korea trade talks gain momentum
As per the U.S. Census Bureau, the trade deficit between the two nations have dropped significantly in June 2017. In a positive development that is likely to pave way for future trade talks, South Korea disclosed it was open to… Read More ›
Australia and Peru negotiating terms of an ambitious free trade agreement
The development marks the first signs of trade deal in the Pacific region following the U.S. withdrawal from the TPP. Peru expects to sign a “very ambitious” free trade deal with Australia which is likely to cover goods, investments, and… Read More ›
Britain sets Brexit terms – wants frictionless trade
Does this amount to wanting to have the cake and eat it too? EU’s chief Brexit negotiator had earlier made it amply clear, once Britain leaves the bloc, frictionless trade is not possible. In the wake of the shock outcome… Read More ›
EU concludes FTA with Japan – subject to terms of final negotiations
The political agreement, hammered out on the eve of the G20 meet, is dripping with symbolism. On Thursday, in a significant development, the European Union and Japan agreed to a free trade agreement in contrast to U.S. President Donald… Read More ›
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