With Peru's ratification, the UK will now join the CPTPP in six months. Lots of heated debate on UK Twitter on benefits of CPTPP vs EU/EFTA, but here's my question: why shouldn't the EU just apply to join the CPTPP as well (with an opt out or two)? andina.pe/agencia/notici…

Incorrect conclusions are being drawn from this recent Science paper on the effectiveness of climate policies around the world. What does the paper actually show? science.org/doi/10.1126/sc… 1/20+ 🧵

If you thought binding WTO dispute settlement was over: An arbitration body was appointed yesterday to hear a matter between India and Australia concerning Australia's intended modification of its GATS schedule of specific commitments. #WTO

🚨EU & China launch mechanism to address cross-border data flows🚨 Following political engagement by Ursula von der Leyen, Valdis Dombrovskis & Věra Jourová, 🇪🇺& 🇨🇳launch new Cross-Border Data Flows Communication Mechanism. Welcome news for key #EUTrade priority. 👉 europa.eu/!CycCmy

However, despite its display of respect for the Council of Europe, the Executive "criticizes the broad interpretation of the ECHR by the ECtHR in the ruling on the climate seniors. The case law must not lead to an extension of the scope of application of the ECHR." Basically...

USTR requesting USMCA consultations on Canada's digital services tax: ustr.gov/sites/default/…

Scoop: The Commission has received 5 pledges from Chinese industry to set minimum prices or volume caps on exports of EVs to avoid EU duties, so-called "undertakings." SAIC, BYD and CCCME: 1 each Geely: 2 Tesla didn't introduce any With Antonia Zimmermann @zimmerfrau.bsky.social politico.eu/article/china-…

This consultation request is a good reminder that on digital trade measures, governments already have plenty of exposure under their services and investment commitments. US has alleged breaches of Services/Investment National Treatment only. Will be interesting to watch

Thanks to Geraldo Vidigal and Kathleen Claussen for organizing this wonderful project.

Must read for the new academic year.

Call for Papers: Geoeconomics, Trade and Investment: What role for Latin American countries? dlvr.it/TCfksJ

Dutchman Wopke Hoekstra is rumoured to be the new EU trade commissioner Everything you need to know by Rob Francis👇 #EUTrade borderlex.net/2024/09/03/dut…

This place still delivers far more likes & views, but if you're an academic/policy person and you're not yet on the 🦋 site, I suspect you're already missing out the more interesting chats in favour of fighting trolls.

Bursztyn et al. (2023) rules everything around me

China takes complaint to WTO against Canada over EV, aluminum and steel tariffs /via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…

Epic and historic. In the University of Oxford’s Chichele Professor of International Law Dapo Akande, the UK certainly nominated the best candidate for election to the International Court of Justice. Bravo! ejiltalk.org/congratulation…

Brussels effect in motion.

See where is #Argentina on the diagram !!!!!!!!!!