EU Trade Deals Must Uphold The Due Diligence Rules Europe Passed

The EU's legally binding Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is set to reshape the trade agenda by requiring trade deals to uphold these strict due diligence rules, but current agreements still mostly promote voluntary corporate social responsibility with limited enforcement and sanctions. This creates pressure to revise trade chapters and enforceable mechanisms linked to market access, spotlighting negotiation opportunities especially with Southeast Asian countries adopting similar due diligence laws.

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