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Impunity Inc.
26-Jun-2013 ODG
Through three case studies, "Impunity Inc." aims to provide inputs for reflection on the “super-rights” and “super-powers” of transnational corporations.
Congress agreement to defend the tuna industry in negotiations with Thailand
21-Jun-2013 FIS
Political spokespeople of the Agriculture, Food and Environment Committee of the Spanish Parliament have agreed to develop an institutional statement in defense of the Spanish tuna processing industry in relation to the negotiations on a free trade agreement between the European Union and Thailand
US businesses launch coalition for fair trade with India
19-Jun-2013 IP Watch
A new coalition of United States business groups, called the Alliance for Fair Trade with India, launched today to take aim against what they say are discriminatory trade practices in India against US exports.
Japanese gov’t seeks industry lobbies’ opinions on TPP
17-Jun-2013 Kyodo
The Japanese government on Monday sought opinions of industry lobbies and organizations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations the country will join from next month.
Verizon sees “trade” deal as the next “Share everything” plan
17-Jun-2013 Public Citizen
This week, a Verizon representative speaking on a pro-TISA panel expressed the company’s hope that the “trade” deal can be used to keep privacy policies in check.
Court ruling fails to stop business lobbies’ privileged access in EU-India trade talks
13-Jun-2013 CEO
In a ruling delivered on 7 June following a lawsuit by lobby watchdog Corporate Europe Observatory, the EU’s General Court in Luxembourg concludes that the European Commission did not violate EU rules when withholding information about the EU-India free trade talks from the public, even though it had already shared the information with corporate lobby groups
A transatlantic corporate bill of rights
12-Jun-2013 A transatlantic corporate bill of rights
Leaked draft versions of the EU negotiating mandate for a far-reaching free trade agreement with the US reveal the European Commission’s plans to enshrine more powers for corporations in the deal. The proposal follows a persistent campaign by industry lobby groups and law firms to empower large companies to challenge regulations both at home and abroad if they affect their profits.
Malay business group says no to free trade deal, wants debate in Parliament
4-Jun-2013 The Malaysian Insider
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement should be debated in Parliament, the Malay Economic Action Council said today when voicing its objection to Malaysia’s inking of the free-trade agreement.
Companies weigh in ahead of talks on free trade agreement
30-May-2013 Irish Independent
Lobbying by EU and US companies is accelerating as the two continents prepare to negotiate on an agreement that will form the world’s largest free trade union.
Food culture clash: EU, US conflicting concepts for GIs; both covet Asian market
30-May-2013 IP Watch
A US trade association is raising concerns about the US and EU imposing their own approaches to GIs through FTAs, partiuclarly in Asia
Chevron calls for strong investor rights chapter in US-EU trade deal
22-May-2013 rabble.ca
US energy giant Chevron is encouraging the United States to pursue a strong investment chapter and investor-state dispute settlement process in the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the European Union.
European firms push Thai-EU FTA talks
16-May-2013 The Nation
Representatives of the European business community in Thailand yesterday said the country’s service sector was in a dangerous situation due to strict local regulations that obstruct foreign investment, especially from Europe.
Japan’s rice lobby visits Capitol Hill to fight free trade pact
25-Apr-2013 Washington Post
Rice is a staple food in Japan, but it is also a cultural staple — so much so, say opponents of a 12-nation­ free-trade agreement, that the values learned through rice farming keep the streets of Tokyo safe and the nation stable.
EU-US free trade deal worth €800m
18-Apr-2013 Irish Examiner
US and EU business leaders meet in Dublin Castle today, in parallel to a meeting of EU trade ministers, in an effort to advance talks towards a major new transatlantic trade deal.
Global traders have opportunity to impact outcome of EU-US FTA negotiations
18-Apr-2013 Wall St Journal
United States and European Union companies involved in cross-continent trade in services, importing and exporting have less than 30 days to take advantage of an opportunity to interject their specific trade "wish lists" into the upcoming free trade talks.
Free trade agreements no farm saviour, analysts warn
18-Apr-2013 ABC
FTAs will result in political agreements which won’t bring substantial tariff reductions on Australian agricultural goods
Business people to discuss FTA with US
15-Apr-2013 World Bulletin
Turkish business world to discuss proposals for Turkey in reaction to an Free Trade Agreement between EU & US
India-EU FTA: Dairy sector seeks insulation
15-Apr-2013 Hindu Business Line
India’s dairy industry, led by the country’s largest milk cooperative that owns the Amul brand, has opposed the proposed India-EU free trade agreement on the ground that it would led to subsidised dairy products from Europe flooding India.
EU trade guilds call for EU-India FTA
12-Apr-2013 Xinhua
Fifteen European business organizations issued a joint statement Friday, calling for both the European Union and India to speed up free trade agreement talks towards an ambitious trade agreement.
KCCI urges Belgium to facilitate signing of FTA between Pak and EU
11-Apr-2013 Business Recorder
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged that Belgium, being the capital of Europe and centre of European politics and policy making, should support the efforts for signing free trade agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and European Union.