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EU chief Donald Tusk urges Britain to change its mind over Brexit as time to conclude agreement runs out

European Union Council President Donald Tusk on Tuesday urged Britain to change its mind about leaving the bloc next year, as the time to conclude a Brexit agreement runs short and EU leaders wait for more details on how the country sees their future ties.

US-EU debate if trade pact's private arbitration system stops nations from legislating in public interest

The Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) clauses in trade agreements, or such private arbitration mechanisms, have seen a “runaway” proliferation in recent decades.