26/07/2017
Will we see a revival of TTIP negotiations? Trade leaders say, ‘yes.’
Trade leaders in the United States and Europe are discussing resuming TTIP talks, and touting the benefits of a trade deal between the United States and the EU.
ISDS
26/07/2016
Philip Morris v. Uruguay: The decision and what it could mean for trade
Earlier this month, the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSD) issued a ruling against Philip Morris International that could have lasting ramifications for international trade.
23/06/2016
CETA met with strong opposition on both sides of the Atlantic ahead of ratification
CETA was designed from the ground up to streamline the trade process between signing members, but has also been met with immense criticism on both sides of the Atlantic.
27/05/2016
NAFTA’s controversial Chapter 11: What’s an ISDS and why does it matter?
One of NAFTA’s most famous chapters is Chapter 11, otherwise known as the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) chapter. ISDS chapters are consistently found in a large number of modern trade agreements across the globe.
07/03/2016
5 things you need to know about CETA
If CETA comes into effect, as early as 2016, it will eliminate 98% of the tariffs between the EU and Canada.
10/02/2016
FACE OFF: Two sides of the TPP – Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)
In getting to the bottom of the issues that matter, we bring you the main arguments for and against one of the most controversial provisions in the agreement – the Investor State Dispute Settlement and Investment Chapter.
14/05/2015
The one big obstacle that has brought the TTIP deal negotiations to a stand-still
Ongoing TTIP trade deal negotiations between Washington and Brussels may not be reached in 2015 as originally anticipated, EU officials admitted in late March.