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Trump, in another apparent reversal, says trans-pacific trade pact has ‘too many contingencies’
18-Apr-2018 New York Times
After publicly flirting with having the United States rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership, President Trump appeared to rebuff the idea once and for all.
Japan PM Abe meeting Trump on trade, North Korea and TPP
18-Apr-2018 Action Forex
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is meeting Trump in Florida now. Facing domestic political turmoil, Abe is seeking to achieve something out of the summit. The first and foremost is the 232 steel and aluminum tariff of the US.
US tightens pressure on Japan for bilateral trade deal
17-Apr-2018 Nikkei Asian Review
The US is making a tougher push for Japan to begin talks on a bilateral free trade agreement, exploring demands on foreign exchange policy and exports, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe prepares to visit the country this week.
Mustapa: Hard to renegotiate TPPA if Trump wants US to rejoin
13-Apr-2018 The Star Online
Renegotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) to make significant changes may be difficult, says Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry.
Trump weighs rejoining Trans-Pacific Partnership amid trade dispute with China
13-Apr-2018 Washington Post
President Trump ordered top administration officials to look at rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the sprawling trade pact he rejected three days after taking office.
United States and Thailand discuss strengthening engagement on trade, resolving priority issues
12-Apr-2018 United State Trade Representative
The United States and Thailand met today under the US-Thailand Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) to discuss ways to deepen trade ties and address outstanding bilateral trade issues between them. The two sides reaffirmed the importance of their longstanding relationship and of working together to expand trade.
Costly medicines and pus in milk: a Brexit trade deal that’ll make you sick
12-Apr-2018 The Guardian
The US trade barriers list shows that Liam Fox could let more than just chlorinated chicken into the UK. The public deserve to know the details
Trade war with China could stunt Texas agriculture, economy
12-Apr-2018 Athens Review
he prospect of a trade war with China may seem far off, but US proposals to steeply raise tariffs on its goods, along with the Chinese response, could hit Texans close to home.
NAFTA: New protections for "too big to fail" banks
11-Apr-2018 IATP
The financial industry’s demands for a “modernized” financial services chapter of the North American Free Trade Agreement have been overlooked
KORUS FTA causes major losses to Korean red meat, soybean industry
11-Apr-2018 The Cattle Sight
South Korea’s agriculture, livestock, and seafood industries suffered around one trillion won (about $1 billion) in production losses in the five years after the South Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) took effect, a report shows.
FTA revision lets US bypass Korean regulations
11-Apr-2018 Korea Joongang Daily
After Korea and the United States agreed “in principle” to revise the free trade agreement between the two countries, negotiators from Korea received a great deal of praise for managing to land a deal without giving up too much.
Tokyo willing to host TPP negotiators’ meeting in June or July
10-Apr-2018 Japan Today
Japan is willing to host a chief negotiators’ meeting of the newly signed 11-member Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact in June or July, a minister in charge of the pact said.
Trump Organization pressures Varela
10-Apr-2018 La Prensa
A letter sent by the Trump Organization’s lawyers reminded President Varela of Panama’s obligations under a 1983 treaty that protects the rights of investors from the United States.
US-Bahrain food export agreement signed
10-Apr-2018 Arab News
Bahrain has agreed to continue to recognize US safety certifications for American food and agriculture exports to the Gulf nation.
Trade Minister plans to retaliate to EU ban on CPO
9-Apr-2018 Tempo
Trade Minister asked for permission to retaliate to countries barring the use of Indonesian crude palm oil.
US needs China more than China needs the US
6-Apr-2018 Bloomberg
Not one to be outdone by any adversary, Donald Trump has upped the ante in a rapidly escalating trade war with China, threatening an additional $100 billion of tariffs on top of the initial round of $50 billion. In doing so, the Trump administration is failing to appreciate a crucial reality: The United States needs China more than China needs the US.
2018 national trade estimate report on foreign trade barriers
5-Apr-2018 Office of the US Trade Representative
The report highlights significant foreign barriers to US exports.
Could India be the Trump administration’s first FTA?
5-Apr-2018 Agri-Pulse
USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney has been to India twice, each time highlighting the opportunities to improve the trading relationship between the two countries.
South Korean trade minister draws line between FTA, currency deal
5-Apr-2018 Yonhap News Agency
A recently revised trade deal between South Korea and the United States and currency policy are separate matters, but Washington’s associating the two may be aimed at highlighting its achievement during the negotiations, Seoul’s trade minister said Thursday.
To counter China’s BRI, India joins US, Japan to boost connectivity in Indo-Pacific
5-Apr-2018 Deccan Herald
India has joined hands with Japan and United States to build infrastructure for promoting connectivity in Indo-Pacific region, ostensibly to counter the Belt and Road initiative of China.