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Canada and Mexico to Join U.S. in NAFTA of the Pacific
29-Nov-2011 Be Your Own Leader
The US aims to isolate and subordinate China in part through constructing a region-wide legal regime that serves the interests of, and is enforceable by, the US and its corporations.
Zenroren protests against Prime Minister Noda’s commitment to join TPP negotiations
29-Nov-2011
Today (November 11), Prime Minister NODA Yoshihiko expressed his willingness for Japan to participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations that would lead Japanese society to ruin. It is very clear that the TPP represents the U.S. intention to impose its trade rules on Japan and that it would benefit only Japanese and U.S. large exporters while forcing the majority of the people to endure the unbearable hardships.
TPPA framework shows leaders only listening to business
29-Nov-2011
The leaders’ "framework" of where they consider the Transpacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) should head unfortunately shows they have been listening only to the concerns of business, and shown little concern to the voices of unions and other organisations says CTU Economist Bill Rosenberg.
DP lawmakers say police chief provoked crowd prior to assault
29-Nov-2011
Controversy continues to rage over the assault Saturday on Seoul Jongno Police Station chief Park Geon-chan by participants in a candlelight vigil demonstration against the South Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) on Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square.
Support for judge lambasted for Facebook post
29-Nov-2011
Two judges have come out in support of Judge Choi Eun-bae, who posted a message on Facebook criticizing the railroading of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA), and was subsequently lambasted by the conservative Chosun Ilbo newspaper.
‘Pakistan-Turkey PTA next year’
28-Nov-2011
Pakistan and Turkey will finalise the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) next year to boost bilateral trade, Murat M Onart, Consul General of Turkey said on Monday.
Industry suggests Pak auto NTBs on Indian goods
28-Nov-2011
Following the expected Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India by Pakistan, PAAPAM says both the countries should allow transfer of technology through joint ventures and technical assistance agreements, making the regional industry competitive, say auto industry experts while talking to journalists here on Monday.
Zardari seeks UAE assistance in free trade agreement with GCC
28-Nov-2011
President Asif Ali Zardari sought United Arab Emirates’s (UAE) help for Free Trade Agreement with GCC countries which would pave the way for increased commercial activity between Pakistan and the Gulf countries.
New Zealand to Canada: get rid of poultry and dairy quotas
28-Nov-2011
New Zealand’s trade minister has some strong advice for Canada if it wants to enter an emerging Pacific trade group: eliminate tariffs by ditching poultry and dairy quotas.
Asean beefs up cooperation in finance, trade
28-Nov-2011
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is beefing up various frameworks for cooperation and development within the region and with its trading partners, in preparation for regional economic integration by 2015.
Toronto Councillors Right to Raise Flags over CETA, CAW says
28-Nov-2011
CAW President Ken Lewenza applauded Toronto City Councillors Glenn de Baeremaeker and Kristyn Wong-Tam for introducing a motion on November 23 calling for a clear and permanent exemption of the City of Toronto from the proposed Canada-European Union free trade deal.
PH lags behind Asian countries in world trade: DTI
28-Nov-2011
The Philippine private sector has failed to maximize the preferential terms in trade agreements with developed economies, thus, placing the country in a low position in global trade with respect to its Asian neighbors.
Authenticity of concessions under PTAs, FTAs: Customs to approach Pakistani missions
28-Nov-2011
Customs authorities have decided to approach Pakistani missions abroad to verify the authenticity of the duty concessions and exemptions availed under the Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
ECOWAS-EU EPA Negotiations not Stalled -ECOWAS Official
28-Nov-2011
Despite disagreements, the Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the European Union is not stalled, Dr Gbenga Obideyi, Director of Trade of ECOWAS has said.
Police vow anti-FTA crackdown following reported assault of police chief
28-Nov-2011
Controversy is raging over an assault on the Seoul Jongno Police Station chief by participants in a candlelight vigil demonstration in the city’s Gwanghwamun area Saturday.
Supply management on table in EU talks, negotiator says
28-Nov-2011
Canada is willing to talk about its protected farm industries in free trade negotiations with the European Union, but its goal is to keep its protectionist mechanism, supply management, in place, the country’s chief agriculture negotiator said Wednesday.
Need to assess costs and benefits of FTAs
28-Nov-2011
Free trade agreements designed in a different era can prevent or hinder the policy measures developing countries need to address the growing global economic crisis, and deserve to be reviewed.
ÉTATS-UNIS-COLOMBIE - Clauses sociales : l’APC-TLC relance-t-il la discussion ?
28-Nov-2011 alterinfos
Ce texte a comme principal propos de s’interroger sur la possibilité que les clauses sociales et environnementales des traités de libre échange deviennent un instrument important de la protection des droits du travail et des droits environnementaux en Amérique latine.
Opposition parties launch anti-FTA campaign
28-Nov-2011 The Hankyoreh
South Korea’s five opposition parties will challenge the constitutionality of the KORUS FTA
India-EFTA IP chapter (draft, 2009)
28-Nov-2011 donttradeourlivesaway