Corporations prepare to sue over action to save lives as pandemic reveals trade flaws
- Written by Patrcia Ranald, Honorary Research fellow, University of Sydney
Pedro Lastra/UnsplashGlobal companies are positioning themselves to use little-known rules in trade agreements such as the Comprehensive Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to claim millions of dollars in compensation for restrictions imposed during the pandemic.
They and other companies have successfully lobbied for rules in the CPTPP...
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