Campaign news

All the latest news about Traidcraft's campaigns and updates on Trade Justice issues.

EPAs

Malawi will not be forced to sign unfair trade deal Malawi says it will not sign an EPA until it feels ready to do so. 30 June 2009
Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland sign trade deal with EU The European Union has signed an interim Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland, with Mozambique due to sign shortly. 8 June 2009
Africa holds out for a better European trade deal Several African countries are standing firm against signing an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union until they get a better deal. 1 June 2009
President of Ghana criticises unfair trade deal with Europe John Atta Mills, the President of Ghana claims the deal between the European Union and West Africa will allow European countries to dump their cheap and highly subsidised goods and services on Ghana. 15 May 2009

Supermarkets

Supermarkets’ tougher code futile until enforcer in place From today, (Thursday, 4 February) the 10 largest supermarkets will be subject to an updated code of practice but until an independent ombudsman is in place, the new set of rules will fail to protect suppliers from abusive practices by supermarkets. 4 February 2010
Government says yes to supermarket watchdog; Traidcraft calls for swift action Traidcraft welcomes the UK Government's announcement to accept the Competition Commission's recommendation for an ombudsman to enforce the strengthened code of practice for supermarkets. 13 January 2010
Conservatives support the establishment of a Supermarket Ombudsman The Conservative party have stated that they would establish a supermarket Ombudsman, funded by a levy to be paid by the retailers. 6 January 2010
4,000 supporters back fight for supermarket watchdog Many thanks to all of you who signed an action card in support of the groceries watchdog to stop supermarkets abusing their suppliers. 13 November 2009

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