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House passes trade pact with Peru
8-Nov-2007 LA Times
In a rare victory for President Bush since Democrats took control of Congress, the US House of Representatives approved a trade agreement with Peru today in a vote that exposed a rift within the Democratic ranks over the issue.
Andean trade preferences need to be extended after Feb - USTR
4-Nov-2007 EasyBourse
The trade preferences granted to Andean countries by the US will need to be extended after February 2008 even if free trade agreements with Peru and Colombia designed to replace the preferences are approved, US Trade Representative Susan Schwab said late Saturday in Bogota.
AMTAC opposes Peru FTA
2-Nov-2007 Fibre2fashion
The American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition (AMTAC) announced its opposition to the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the United States and Peru.
Peru free-trade agreement backed by US House panel
2-Nov-2007 Bloomberg
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a free-trade agreement between the US and Peru, clearing the way for the accord to be considered by the entire House next week after months of delay.
Peru willing to strengthen cooeration with China
2-Nov-2007 Xinhua
Peru is willing to further deepen cooperation with China by striking deals in various fields, the country’s top lawmaker said.
Bush tries to build support for Latam trade deals
12-Oct-2007 Reuters
Bush urged Congress on Friday to approve free-trade agreements with Peru, Panama and Colombia "as soon as possible," saying failure to do so would diminish US leadership in the hemisphere.
Peru trade pact clears major hurdle in Congress
27-Sep-2007 Reuters
A key US House of Representatives committee gave preliminary approval on Tuesday to a free trade pact with Peru hailed by senior Democrats as the first installment of a new trade policy.
Senate panel gives initial okay to Peru trade deal
24-Sep-2007 Reuters
The US Senate Finance Committee approved on Friday a draft of a free trade agreement with Peru. Sen. Kent Conrad, a North Dakota Democrat and critic of most trade deals, urged colleagues to support the agreement as a bulwark against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, an ardent foe of the United States.
Labor groups differ on Peru free trade deal
19-Sep-2007 The Hill
A coalition of US labor groups that split from the AFL-CIO several years ago is urging Congress to oppose the Peru free trade agreement while AFL-CIO will not.
Peru free trade agreement set to move in House after delays
15-Sep-2007 Bloomberg
The long-delayed free trade agreement between the US and Peru is heading for approval in US Congress next month. AFL-CIO, the country’s largest labor federation, testified this week that it won’t support the agreement, but won’t work to defeat it, either.
Democrats change FTA views
11-Sep-2007 LBC
More and more US Democrats, many of whom have been skeptical about the Bush administration’s trade agenda in Latin America, now support pending free trade agreements with Peru, Colombia, and Panama.
S. Korea, Peru agree to begin FTA discussions
11-Sep-2007 Yonhap
South Korea and Peru agreed to launch discussions on forming a bilateral free trade agreement during a summit between South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and Peruvian President Alan Garcia
China, Peru launch FTA talks
11-Sep-2007 People’s Daily
Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Peruvian President Alan Garcia on Friday and the two agreed to launch bilateral free trade area (FTA) negotiations.
Peru-Mexico to negotiate free trade agreement (FTA) in September
22-Aug-2007 LIP
Peru and Mexico will begin negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on September 17. Because Peru’s agricultural products do not directly compete with Mexican products, it is hoped that agreements will be reached.
Peruvian workers warn about national strike
9-Aug-2007 Prensa Latina
The General Confederation of Peruvian Workers (CGTP) warned on Tuesday that it will stage a national strike to demand higher salaries and to protest against the Free Trade Agreement with the United States.
Peru, Mexico extend economic agreement
31-Jul-2007 People’s Daily
Peru and Mexico have agreed to extend their current Economic Agreement, due to end on Dec 31 this year, until June 30 2008. Meanwhile, talks on a bilateral free trade treaty are set to be reopened in September in Mexico City.
Peru, China to negotiate FTA early 2008
29-Jul-2007 Shanghai Daily
Peru and China will begin negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the first months of 2008
US-Peru economic relations and the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
28-Jul-2007 Open CRS
A Congressional Research Service report for US Congress
Costa Rica opposition leader calls for renegotiation of Cafta
26-Jul-2007
The top opposition leader in Costa Rica said he wants to renegotiate a free-trade agreement with the US, citing as a precedent the US revamping of a similar agreement with Peru.
Observers watchful of US trade impact on medicines access
24-Jul-2007 IP Watch
The United States has begun incorporating a revised intellectual property and health policy into its bilateral trade deals. But although the overall softer approach towards its partners may improve access to medicines, the debate on the impact of the US free trade agreements on public health in developing countries is not over, according to close observers.