Although India has been experiencing a significant trade deficit with respect to RCEP members, and therefore likely to be extremely cautious in terms of committing to any tariff liberalization under a formal RCEP agreement. This is mainly due to the fear that cheaper imports through RCEP will be...

This paper examines the relationship between mega-regional trade Agreements and diet-related health given that such Agreements aim to liberalize “substantially all trade and investment” that could potentially impact on health through tariff elimination and stronger intellectual property...