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Latin America reacts to Israel’s massacre in Gaza
4-Aug-2014 Mint Press
Latin American countries are now moving to sever diplomatic ties with the settler-colonial state — as some have done in the past — and Chile has already suspended its existing free trade agreements.
Chile to suspend trade talks with Israel over Gaza bombing
17-Jul-2014 World Bulletin
Chile has suspended Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with Israel and is considering the withdrawal of its ambassador to Tel Aviv in protest against the Israeli bombing campaign on Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Can Chile curb the TPP?
17-Feb-2014 FPIF
With the US Congress deadlocked over trade, Chile’s progressive new government may be able to win new protections and increase transparency in the TPP talks, write Sarah Anderson and Imara Salas
Chile and Canada upgrade FTA to include financial services
2-Oct-2013 Santiago Times
Chilean and Canadian officials announced the expansion of their existing free trade agreement Monday. Among other changes, the agreement now includes a chapter which extends free trade rights to the financial services sector.
Thailand to sign FTA deal with Chile in October
11-Sep-2013 Thai News
Thailand is expected to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Chile during the Chilean president’s visit to the country in October.
Indonesia to kick off CEPA talks with Chile
22-Apr-2013 Jakarta Post
Indonesia has agreed to begin talks on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with Chile, hoping to use the nation as a trade hub in South America.
Thai-Chilean FTA wins parliamentary endorsement
15-Mar-2013 The Nation
Thailand’s Parliament yesterday endorsed the Thai-Chilean free trade agreement, which will take effect in the fourth quarter
Chile near free trade pact with Thailand, talking to India
26-Jan-2013
Chile hopes to sign a free trade agreement with Thailand soon and is seeking to expand a limited one it has with India, as the Andean country looks to deepen its open, export-dependent model, foreign affairs minister Alfredo Moreno said on Saturday.
Chile signs free trade agreement with Hong Kong
9-Sep-2012
President Sebastián Piñera signed a free trade agreement with Hong Kong on Friday at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Piñera also concluded free trade negotiations with Thailand, an agreement he hopes to implement “as soon as possible.”
Chile and Thailand sign agriculture agreements in Bangkok
17-Aug-2012
Chilean Minister of Agriculture Luis Mayol signed two agreements in Bangkok Wednesday with his Thai counterpart, Theera Wongsamut. The agreements will set a common protocol for agricultural exchange and sanitary practices.
Chile affirms importance of trade agreement with Sacu
17-Aug-2012
Chile views the recently finalised memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the creation of a Joint Trade and Investment Commission with South Africa as the starting point for the negotiation of a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu).
Chile, India to hold free trade talks: official
15-Aug-2012
Chile and India will begin negotiations on a free trade agreement at the end of the year, Chilean Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno in a television interview Tuesday.
Chile expects to ink FTA with RI soon: Minister
11-Aug-2012 Jakarta Post
Chile, an entry point into the South American region, soon expects to set up a free trade agreement with Indonesia
India, Chile set to expand PTA to increase trade
8-Aug-2012 SME Times
Ministers from India and Chile Tuesday decided to expand the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to increase trade between the two nations, informed ministry of commerce and industry.
Korea & Chile agree to upgrade FTA to new level
24-Jun-2012 Arirang
The two countries have decided to expand cooperation to various fields, such as education, culture and renewable energy, through an enhanced trade pact.
Our Sister’s Garden and the KORUS FTA
12-May-2012 Hankyoreh
"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."
Chile threatens to pull out of TPP because of US IP demands
11-May-2012 Info Justice
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.
Malaysia-Chile FTA (2012)
25-Apr-2012
Full text of FTA between Chile and Malaysia
Canada, Chile expand FTA
18-Apr-2012 Tax News
The original FTA covered trade in goods and services, but did not include provisions on financial services. The amended agreement now includes a financial services chapter.
Harper gets support of Chile in bid to join TPP free-trade pact
18-Apr-2012 Montreal Gazette
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper secured the support Monday of Chilean President Sebastian Pinera for Canada’s bid to join talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).