Trump’s proclamation of 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports came into effect yesterday. aftinet.org.au/trump-double...
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The court says Trump’s use of “reciprocal tariffs” under emergency powers went too far. But a stay keeps them alive, leaving US trade partners in limbo. aftinet.org.au/trump-tariff... #AFTINET #TradeJustice #TrumpTradeWars

AFTINET convener Pat Ranald has written a new article in the Australian Institute for International Affairs exploring how Trump's trade policies affect the US-Australia relationship and breach existing agreements. www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianou...
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Fossil fuel companies are using ISDS to sue governments over climate policy. A new paper urges the G7 to scrap ISDS and carve out fossil fuel protections to clear the path for a low-carbon future. aftinet.org.au/policy-brief...
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU goods starting June 1 while attacking cultural policies seen as “anti-US". Australia is one of many nations that could face penalties over digital and cultural protections. aftinet.org.au/trump-eu-glo... #AFTINET #TradeJustice #TrumpTradeWars

ISDS provisions in Free Trade Agreements let corporations sue countries governments for following the democratic will of their people.

Phillip Morris used these same provisions to sue the Australian Govt for plain packaging tobacco laws which saw a 25% decline in smoking rates.
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