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U.S. and Canada Implementing Beyond the Border Perimeter Security Initiatives

2012-05-15 18:49:11

Through the Beyond the Border agreement released in December 2011, the U.S. and Canada are implementing initiatives that are working towards establishing a North American security perimeter.

Public interest groups issue strong critique of new US model bilateral investment treaty

2012-05-15 03:03:43

Representatives of public interest organizations have released a strong critique of the Obama administration's new model bilateral investment treaty (BIT).

EPA Will Thwart Africa's Industrialisation Efforts

2012-05-14 20:38:22

The Economic Justice Network (EJN), a coalition of Ghanaian civil society organisations fighting for economic justice, has cautioned African countries involved in the negotiation of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) not to succumb to the pressure from European Union (EU) to sign the agreement as it has the potential of disintegrating African economies.

EU, CARIFORUM officials holding talks

2012-05-14 20:35:18

A dialogue between European Union (EU) and Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) countries began in Dominica on Friday with Europe indicating that in the not too far distance, a new strategy outlining greater cooperation between the two regions could be finalised.

Mukaruliza Warns Against Rushed EPAs

2012-05-14 20:31:34

Regional countries should not rush to seal the EAC-EU trade deals, known as the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs), a cabinet minister has said.

S. Korea's reluctance clouds FTA / Domestic resistance throws prospects for trilateral trade pact into doubt

2012-05-14 20:27:33

Despite an agreement to launch talks on a three-way free trade agreement this year, Japan, China and South Korea have different priorities, leaving the prospects for their trilateral trade initiative unclear.

Pacific region urges EC engagement for EPA progress

2012-05-14 20:24:39

The Pacific bloc of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) grouping has urged the European Commission (EC) to officially respond to its proposals on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU).

Brazil targets Argentina with trade licenses

2012-05-14 20:19:50

Brazil on Monday escalated a growing trade fight with Argentina by increasing the bureaucratic obstacles for importing about 10 perishable products including apples, raisins, and potatoes, a senior Brazilian government official told Reuters.

Domestic manufacturers concerned over reduction in tariffs

2012-05-14 20:16:09

Domestic manufacturers are having nightmares as the tariffs of imported finished goods from South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) member countries would come down to five percent from the next fiscal year, while the duties on raw materials used to produce same products remain much higher, an official said on Saturday.

E. Asian powers' 3-way FTA talks to have twists and turns

2012-05-14 20:05:36

The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea announced Sunday that the countries will launch negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement by the end of this year. But the prospects are far from rosy.

FTA with China is on track, says Carr

2012-05-14 19:39:19

Foreign Minister Bob Carr wants to "broaden and deepen" Australia's relationship with China in the face of growing international competition.

EU grants Cameroon banana sector 48 mln euros-radio

2012-05-12 04:26:37

The money, granted in the context of Cameroon having signed an interim EPA with the EU, will be shared out to "major producing firms with plans to boost output".

Guyana's Parliament ratifies EU's EPA

2012-05-12 04:20:00

Guyana's Foreign Affairs minister Caroly Rodriques-Birkette stressed that the first review of the EPA is set for next year and the ratification will allow for the assessment of cost impact.

Our Sister's Garden and the KORUS FTA

2012-05-12 04:06:05

"We lose two trillion won every year because we are importing that amount of agricultural products from other countries, in this case, the United States. That means, ten percent of the population—300,000 peasants—will be forced out of their businesses every year. That means the end to our agricultural base. So, the FTA is a system for the one percent of the people."

EU access to government contracts won't hurt Bumis, says envoy

2012-05-12 03:12:00

The European Union's demand for access to government procurement in its free trade agreement with Malaysia need not harm the 40-year-old policy of affirmative action for Bumiputeras, insists its envoy in KL.

La Ville de Québec doit se prémunir contre l'AÉCG

2012-05-11 05:10:22

À l'instar de Burnaby, Saskatoon, Kingston, Toronto, Montréal et Baie-Comeau, il est impératif que Québec adopte une résolution demandant une exemption complète de cet accord bilatéral.

The treaty that could decide the Vodafone india tax case

2012-05-11 02:18:36

As the British telecommunications company Vodafone Group and India's finance ministry edge ever closer to a full-blown confrontation over taxes related to Vodafone's $11.1 billion acquisition in India, a key issue may be the India-Netherlands Bilateral Investment Treaty, signed between the two governments in 1995.

Chile threatens to pull out of TPP because of US IP demands

2012-05-11 02:03:58

Chile's top trade official Rodrigo Contreras makes clear that intellectual property issues are at the forefront of his mind when he questions whether Chile should continue in the TPP.

Professors demand TPP Transparency; USTR says detailed response forthcoming

2012-05-11 01:55:18

A group of law professors sent a letter to the U.S. trade representative criticizing the process surrounding a multilateral trade agreement. The USTR says that a detailed response is forthcoming.

Professors Demand TPP Transparency; USTR Says Detailed Response Forthcoming

2012-05-10 20:24:52

Key Development: A group of law professors sent a letter to the U.S. trade representative criticizing the process surrounding a multilateral trade agreement. The USTR says that a detailed response is forthcoming.