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Donald Trump reopens door to TPP participation, Asia reset
17-Jan-2019 Australian Financial Review
Donald Trump signed the so-called Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA) includes a call for the US to return to multilateral trade deals, countering the President’s own tendency to pursue agreements with individual countries such as Mexico, Canada and Japan.
A no-go for the US: What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership and why did it fail?
9-Jan-2019 IQS Directory
With the US as the centerpiece, the TPP would have given the country a more significant stake in Asia and the Pacific in much the same way as NAFTA did in America.
Pacific Rim trade deal enters into force with steep tariff cuts for six nations including Singapore, Australia, Japan
7-Jan-2019 The Straits Times
Pacific trade pact takes off with tariff cut in six nations that ratified the pact
Progressive alternatives needed as failed TPPA model enters
3-Jan-2019 Scoop
Professor Kelsey notes the earlier criticisms of the TPPA are as valid now as they always were.
Summary report of the public seminar "Supermarkets: today’s food source - Trends and impact"
11-Dec-2018 GRAIN
The vast expansion of the supermarket sector has been supported by free trade agreements that have promoted the industrial system of food production and processing, regional and international “supply chains”.
Japan to extend copyright period on works including novels and paintings to 70 years on Dec. 30
10-Dec-2018 Japan Times
The copyright period on works such as novels and paintings in Japan is set to be extended to 70 years after the authors’ deaths, from the current 50 years, as part of legislation to approve the TPP.
US meat body outlines Japanese trade priorities
28-Nov-2018 Food Navigator
The North American Meat Institute called for US beef and pork exports to receive the same tariff benefits that have been granted to competitors under the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
TPP-11 chief negotiators to meet in Tokyo next week, Japanese minister says
16-Nov-2018 Japan Times
Chief negotiators will discuss how to operate the pact and the basic policy on accepting future members after it enters into force.
Vietnam ratifies Pacific rim trade pact abandoned by Trump
13-Nov-2018 New York Times
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership or CPTPP will take effect at the end of 2018 after Australia became the sixth nation to ratify it.
Taiwan envoy to ask Japan to back island’s bid for TPP membership
9-Nov-2018 Nikkei Asian Review
Taiwan plans to officially ask Japan to endorse its membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Malaysia still studying CPTPP, says Tun M
7-Nov-2018 The Edge Markets
Malaysia is still studying the implications and potential impacts of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) before deciding to ratify the free trade agreement, said the Prime Minister
TPP-11 now turns focus to recruiting new members
2-Nov-2018 Nikkei Asian Review
In January meeting, addition of Thailand, South Korea and UK to be discussed.
Japanese farmers worried over effects of trans-Pacific trade pact
31-Oct-2018 Japan Today
Japanese farmers expressed concern about an expected influx of imports and other effects of a trans-Pacific free trade agreement led by Japan that is set to enter into force on Dec 30.
TPP-11 to take effect on Dec. 30
31-Oct-2018 Nikkei Asian Review
Sixth country Australia ratifies trade pact, paving way for early launch
Canada’s sprint to ratify sets up Trans-Pacific trade deal to take effect this year
30-Oct-2018 CBC
Formal notice of Canada’s ratification filed Saturday; Australia expected to ratify this week.
Trade strategy hui attracts 17,000 online viewers
27-Oct-2018 Scoop
The hui on What an Alternative and Progressive Trade Strategy Should Look Like at Auckland University’s Fale Pasifika attracted a remarkable 16,831 pageviews over the two days of live-streaming.
TPP-11 may take effect by year-end: Japanese minister
26-Oct-2018 Mainichi
The 11-country free trade agreement formerly known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership may take effect by the end of this year, Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan’s minister in charge of negotiations, revealed Friday.
It’s time to stop giving more rights to global corporations
26-Oct-2018 Sydney Morning Heralds
The UN Conference on Trade and Development new research shows that increased market power of global corporations is driving global income inequality. It recommends a review of existing regulation and trade agreements to develop “measures to curb abusive business practices.”
NZ red meat sector reacts to CPTPP ratification
25-Oct-2018 Global Meat News
The New Zealand red meat sector is urging other member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership to complete their ratifications so the treaty can come into force.
The Trans-Pacific Powergrab: Why joining the TPP would be bad for people and planet – and the UK
25-Oct-2018 War on Want et al
New briefing from War on Want, Global Justice Now and Trade Justice Movement UK