Commerce

Investor rights to sue governments hotly debated – TPP talks

Press Release – AFTINET “The US proposal in the Trans Pacific Trade Agreement for foreign investor rights to sue governments in international tribunals is a challenge to national sovereignty and should be rejected,” Dr Patricia Ranald, Convener of the Australian Fair Trade …

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TPPA Free Trade negotiations resume in Auckland, December 2

Press Release – Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network “A hot-button issue to be discussed at the Trans-Pacific free trade talks next week is the US proposal for foreign investor rights to sue governments for damages if a law or policy harms their investments,” said Dr Patricia Ranald, Convener …

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No TPP deal unless dairy and Pharmac are in, says Key

Article – BusinessDesk Nov 26 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand won’t sign up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal unless it includes an agreement to progressively abolish tariffs on agricultural products exported to North America, Prime Minister John Key said …

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