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Canada introduces bill to enact Panama free trade agreement
The trade agreement will give Canadian companies access to the government procurement market in the Central American country, including the expansion of the Panama Canal, Van Loan said at the time.
Peru, Panama to launch free trade negotiations
The governments of Peru and Panama agreed on Thursday to launch negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement before the end of this year.
Colombia-Panama trade talks move forward
Colombia and Panama have made good progress in the third round of their bilateral negotiations for a free trade agreement, and a fourth round of talks may be held to seal the FTA deal.
Korea seeks FTAs with C. American nations
South Korea is seeking to boost its partnership with Panama, a small Central American country that has strong ties with the United States, politically and economically, and explore the possibility of signing free trade agreements with regional players with the nation’s help.
S. Korea, Panama agree to boost trade, economic ties
South Korea and Panama agreed Monday to forge a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) at an early date and expand economic partnership.
Canada free trade agreement with Panama signed
A key benefit of the agreement is that Canadian businesses will now be able to bid on projects that the Panamanian government finances.
Panama, Canada To Sign Free Trade Agreement
Panama’s Commerce and Industry Minister Roberto Henriquez will fly to Toronto, Canada, to sign on May 14 a free trade agreement.
Hoyer says trade deal vote this year doubtful
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Thursday it was doubtful that the House this year will take up pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea.
EU and Central America begin new round of talks for Association Agreement, this time including Panama
The EU approved last week a change in the mandate for its negotiators in order to include Panama in the discussions, following a formal request from that country, as well as an assent by Panama to accept all of the points already agreed upon in the negotiations by its Central American partners Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Colombia and Panama begin trade talks
Panama and Colombia will officially begin negotiations Monday over the terms of a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) planned for later this year.
Colombia finalizes FTA with EU
Colombia concluded negotiations on Monday for a free trade agreement with the European Union, after nine rounds of talks.
Colombia to begin free trade talks with Panama as exports fall
The talks come as Colombia faces a plunge in exports to neighboring Venezuela after President Hugo Chavez pledged last year to end imports from the Andean country in response to a deal that allows U.S. armed forces greater access to Colombian military bases.
Obama export plan includes trade deals - Geithner
President Barack Obama’s plan to double US exports over five years includes passing free trade agreements with Panama, Colombia and South Korea that have been delayed for years, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Wednesday.
Colombia anticipates free trade deal with Panama in weeks
Visiting Colombian President Alvaro Uribe said Friday that his government is working on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Panama, which could be reached "in a few weeks."
Panama advances on free trade dialogue with European countries
Panama will negotiate a free trade agreement with members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Panaman’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries said on Sunday.
S.Korea, Panama, Colombia eye US trade votes by mid-2010
South Korean, Colombian and Panamanian officials said on Wednesday they hoped for U.S congressional approval of pending free trade agreements by the middle of 2010.
Panama lifts beef ban ahead of Canada FTA
Panama has lifted its six-year-old BSE-related ban on Canadian beef as it concludes talks on a new free trade agreement with Canada that will improve access for other ag commodities.
Opposition lawmakers may stall Canada-Panama free trade accord
The free trade agreement between Canada and Panama signed Aug. 11 may be stalled or even defeated in Canada’s Parliament unless Prime Minister Stephen Harper can convince at least one opposition party to overcome concerns about Panama’s tax policies.
Panama, Canada sign FTA deal
Panama and Canada on Tuesday signed a free trade agreement (FTA) after the conclusion of bilateral trade talks.