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Congress lays groundwork for AUKUS export control reform

“‘We are currently looking at a wide range of potential changes to ITAR and to other technology sharing restrictions that go under categories like technology, security and foreign disclosure,’ said the official.”

[Defense News]

Kenya expects trade deal with U.S. by April 2024

“The deal would not address tariffs but would complement AGOA and cushion the blow for Kenya if the programme is not extended, Kuria told Reuters in an interview in London on Wednesday after meeting British trade officials.”

[The East African]

EU backs retaliation against economic coercion

“Under the ACI, EU governments would vote on whether a third country's economic measure amounted to coercion. If dialogue failed, the bloc could impose restrictions, such as higher import tariffs or limited access to EU public tenders. The entire process would take up to one year, although the threat of retaliation is designed to serve as a deterrent.”

[Reuters]

Cambodia, UAE conclude talks on trade pact

“The ministry noted that the CEPA will cover: trade in goods; trade in services; technical barriers to trade; rules of origin; customs and trade facilitation; sanitary and phytosanitary measures; trade remedies; electronic commerce; investment; and intellectual property. Other areas incorporated into the deal include: economic and technical cooperation; small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME); transparency; dispute settlement; administrative and institutional provisions; general provisions and exceptions; and final provisions.”

[Phnom Penh Post]

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