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NAFTA talks focus on dispute settlement, autos
25-Jan-2018 Toronto Star
Canada has proposed that Canada and Mexico would agree to a dispute settlement process between their two countries alone — to be outlined in an annex to the NAFTA.
Don’t sign revised trade pact, consumers group urges government
25-Jan-2018 Free Malaysia Today News
Consumers Association of Penang says the new agreement will be even worse than the original as there will not even be the benefit of selling more exports to the US.
Manila keeps focus on RCEP despite TPP breakthrough
25-Jan-2018 Business Mirror
Manila will continue to focus its efforts to concluding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) despite the breakthrough made by the 11 remaining negotiating countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
’Early conclusion of RCEP crucial to boost trade with ASEAN’
25-Jan-2018 Outlook India
India is looking forward to working closely with ASEAN in a range of activities in various sectors such as commerce, tourism, agriculture, environment, renewable energy, telecom, infrastructure, manufacturing, financial services, energy, green economy and skill development.
China seeking more free-trade deals as Trump tramples them
25-Jan-2018 Today
China is redoubling its effort to seal free trade agreements with many countries. It has already covered nearly 21 countries, contrary to 20 covered by the US.
Rescued TPP trade deal about more than economics
24-Jan-2018 Australian Financial Review
Its resurrection represents a critical step towards building a trading system in which Washington’s abandonment of the region doesn’t immediately fall uncontested into China’s hands.
Brazil and Mercosur negotiate possible trade accord with UK
24-Jan-2018 The Rio Times
Due to Brexit, the UK will be excluded from the trade agreement between Mercosur and the EU, and will need to negotiate a separate agreement.
China, Switzerland pledge to further boost bilateral relations
24-Jan-2018 Ecns
Switzerland plans to coordinate cooperation with China within the context of the Belt and Road Initiative, and to promote the continuous development of bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation in all fields.
Can Modi free India’s trade policy from ’swadeshi’ shackles?
24-Jan-2018 DailyO
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, India is likely to meet a lot of offers for free trade and investment deals. With US, France and Canada leaders meeting their Indian counterpart in coming few months, it is likely that India may enter into a free trade agreement with them. Though, it will be interesting to know how Prime Minister Modi go ahead with these offers.
Unifor stands firmly in opposition to Trans-Pacific Partnership
24-Jan-2018 Unifor
The TPP failed to meaningfully address the negative consequences of greater trade and investment liberalization, including rising inequality, environmental sustainability, job displacement and lower work standards.
Thailand proposes FTA talks with Bangladesh
24-Jan-2018 bdnews24
Thailand has proposed to start Free Trade Agreement or FTA talks with Bangladesh as Bangkok wants to enhance the economic cooperation with Dhaka.
Islamabad seeks duty reduction on exports to China
24-Jan-2018 Dawn
Pakistan will demand unilateral concessions on approximately 70 products mostly of export interest to China as part of the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
India-Switzerland talk trade and economic cooperation
24-Jan-2018 ANI
India and Switzerland are negotiating the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) in a bid to embolden the trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Nasheed accuses China of land grab in Maldives
23-Jan-2018 Outlook
The land grab was happening because of a Free Trade Agreement, Special Economic Zones and an amendment to the Constitution authorising foreign ownership of land or freeholds.
World vegetable map 2018: More than just a local affair
23-Jan-2018 Rabobank
The map shows essential vegetable trade flows and highlights some key global trends in the sector, such as the growing importance of production in greenhouses and vertical farms.
Singapore and Sri Lanka sign free trade agreement
23-Jan-2018 Colombo Page
Sri Lanka and Singapore signed a Free Trade Agreement deepening the economic ties and facilitating greater trade flows between the two countries.
Serious malpractices in the negotiation process of the free trade agreements
23-Jan-2018 Professional National Front
Professional National Front, an alliance of the professional associations and trade unions have observed serious violations of the law, best practices and hence the good governance in the negotiation process of the free trade Agreement. They took steps to inform all ministers of the cabinet including the president, in writing but their plea has not been heard.
Societal benefits and costs of international investment agreements
23-Jan-2018 OECD
A critical review of aspects and available empirical evidence.
Japan says trans-Pacific trade pact, without US, to be signed in March
23-Jan-2018 Reuters
Eleven countries aiming to forge a new Asia-Pacific trade pact after the United States pulled out of an earlier version will hold a signing ceremony in Chile in March.
India pushes for concluding balanced RCEP deal that includes services pact
23-Jan-2018 Livemint
India’s Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said RCEP negotiations may be taking longer than expected because of the economic diversity among member countries.