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EU’s Malmstroem attempts to revive US trade talks
19-Nov-2014 AFP
European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstroem attempted Wednesday to breath new life into transatlantic trade talks that have been hobbled by opposition to one of the deal’s most controversial components.
CAP calls on govt to withdraw from TPPA negotiation
19-Nov-2014 Rakyat News
The Consumers’ Association of Penang has said that it is concerned that Malaysia is continuing with the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement negotiation and has urged the government to withdraw from it and not sign the TPPA.
Canada-EU deal could unleash "corporate litigation boom’’
19-Nov-2014 CUPE
A new report warns that controversial investor protection rules in the proposed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union could expose Canada to a new wave of corporate lawsuits that restrict the powers of all levels of governments.
FTA could ’lower mine safety’
19-Nov-2014 SBS
Mining groups fear standards could slip at Australian mines if Chinese companies are allowed to bring in their own workers.
China speeds work on ’negative lists’ to boost foreign investment - official
19-Nov-2014 Reuters
China has accelerated the process of freeing up inbound foreign investment by compiling a list of industries deemed to be off-limits, a high-ranking economic planning official said on Tuesday.
Leaked documents on TTIP
19-Nov-2014 ARD
Leaked TTIP negotiating documents show that the EU is trying to protect European banks from strong American financial regulations.
Sacu committed to India negotiations
19-Nov-2014 Sapa
The Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) said on Tuesday it was still committed to negotiations with India over a delayed preferential trade agreement (PTA).
Georgia, EFTA to hold talks on free trade
18-Nov-2014 Trend
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) has decided to follow the EU and start talks with Georgia on a free trade agreement.
Trade deals criminalise farmers’ seeds
18-Nov-2014 GRAIN
From Guatemala to Ghana, from Mozambique to Malaysia, seed-saving on the farm is being turned into a criminal offence, so that half a dozen large multinational corporations can turn seeds into private property and make money from them.
Chinese corporations allowed to sue Australian government under free trade agreement
18-Nov-2014 SMH
The deal struck between China and Australia on Monday will contain an Investor State Dispute Settlement mechanism that will allow Chinese corporations to challenge the Australian government for "pretty much anything", say academics
Deal set to boost food cooperation
18-Nov-2014 China Daily
An unprecedented agreement was signed by agriculture tycoons from China and Australia on Monday providing that food from Australia sold to China will be of the highest quality and "marked under one brand and under one logo".
US-India food deal and the WTO
17-Nov-2014 Beyond Brics
India and the US have reached a bilateral deal to resolve their differences over food stock holdings at the World Trade Organization. Analysis from Kavaljit Singh.
French government will not sign TTIP agreement in 2015
17-Nov-2014 EurActiv
Matthias Fekl, France’s Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, has made it clear that France will not support the inclusion of the Investor State Dispute Settlement mechanism (ISDS) in a potential TTIP agreement.
Trade Minister says he’ll now work on a deal with India, after signing of FTA with China
17-Nov-2014 ABC
Within an hour of finalising a free trade deal with China, Australia’s Federal Trade Minister said he hoped to complete an FTA with India in the next year.
Aus-China trade deal a ’game changer’
17-Nov-2014 AFP
Australia and China sealed a landmark trade deal hailed Monday as a “game-changer”, abolishing tariffs in the lucrative resources and agricultural sectors as Canberra confronts a painful downturn in mining.
As TPP trade talks miss third deadline, opponents claim momentum
17-Nov-2014 IPS
For the third year in a row, government negotiators for 12 Pacific Rim countries have missed an internal deadline to reach agreement on a controversial US-led trade deal.
US unions to fight back against right-wing attacks and trade deals
17-Nov-2014 Left Foot Forward
Following the US mid term elections, unions are mobilising opposition against trade agreements, including a major campaign against ‘Fast Track’ legislation, TPP and TTIP.
TPP deal not about trade, should be stopped
17-Nov-2014 Guam PDN
The Trans-Pacific Partnership threatens workers’ rights in the 12 nations negotiating the deal, say Communications Workers of America
TTIP talks: What’s cooking?: Perspectives on food & farming
17-Nov-2014 Greens/EFA
The Greens/EFA in the European Parliament is pleased to invite you to a conference on 10 December 2014 on the impacts of a potential EU-US trade agreement (TTIP) on food and farming.
Australian tycoon to build giant dairy farm for exports to China
16-Nov-2014 Reuters
Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has agreed to invest A$500 ($437 million) in partnership with a Chinese company to create one of Australia’s largest dairy farms to meet soaring demand for premium infant formula in China.