Ecuador-China free trade agreement poses serious environmental risks, critics say

Mongabay
Jan 24, 2024, 11:57 am121 pts
Ecuador’s new free trade agreement with China is getting backlash from critics worried about public health risks and potential damage to the environment. The agreement, which was signed last May but still needs approval in Ecuador’s National Assembly, has come under fire for policies that could overwhelm…

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