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ECOWAS lawmakers caution on EU trade pact
West African lawmakers have cautioned against any decision to open up the region’s market “too wide and hastily” to the European Union as part of the concession for reaching a trade agreement between the two regions.
Rules of Origin under US trade agreements with Arab countries: Are they helping and hindering free trade?
This article analyzes in details rules of origin in the US-Arab countries FTAs.
India, Mercosur countries to discuss expansion of agreement
India will soon undertake negotiations to discuss the possibility of expanding an agreement on tariffs with South American bloc Mercosur countries in November.
Shift of power to conclude bilateral investment treaties (BITs) from member states to EU
China, Russia and India considered candidates for the first stand-alone EU-wide BITs.
India asks Ghana to ink bilateral investment safety treaty
India Friday urged Ghana to sign at the earliest a bilateral treaty aimed at protecting and promoting their investments in each other’s territories.
Indonesia and China both claim trade deficit
Nine months into the full implementation of the free trade agreement between China and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), of which Indonesia is a member, data provided by Indonesia and China show both of them suffering a trade deficit against each other.
Surprised By FTA Request
Sri Lanka’s request for a free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan came as a surprise, a Japanese official speaking on the grounds of anonymity told The Sunday Leader.
Chance for Serbian export - Agreement on free trade between Serbia and Turkey in force
On the occasion of coming into force of the Agreement, Serbian Ministry of Economy pointed out that, in addition to simplification of the export of goods, it would introduce Turkey as potential significant source of raw materials for Serbian economy in certain domains, one of which is textile industry.
India keen to add remedial clause in trade agreements
Wary of third party free trade agreements (FTAs) impinging upon the country’s interests, New Delhi is keen on inserting a remedial clause in all its extant and future FTAs.
Free trade deals receive mixed reviews
Free trade agreements (FTAs) in general have led to higher economic growth, but regional FTAs have had mixed results, experts have said.
India seeks to insulate FTAs from IP policies of the West
If commerce ministry officials have their way in negotiations, all future free trade agreements (FTA) will include a clause protecting India’s interests against third-party agreements, which include FTA partner nations.
India-South America trade deal to be expanded
India and Mercosur, a trade bloc of South American countries, have agreed to expand their free trade agreement to cover more products.
Nicaragua and ALBA negotiate a People’s Trade Treaty
Nicaragua and the South American and Caribbean countries that are members of the Bolivarian Alliance of the Americas (ALBA) are negotiating an integration treaty that covers economic, trade and political issues.
Corporate lobbyists set agenda for EU-India trade deal, new report shows
The livelihoods of millions of small farmers, street traders and patients are at risk under the terms of a new trade deal being negotiated by the EU and India which has been hijacked by big business, a new joint report from Corporate Europe Observatory and India FDI Watch reveals
Broaden COMESA Free Trade Area - President
President Mugabe has urged the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa to broaden its Free Trade Area to take on board other regional blocs and move away from exporting primary products in favour of processed goods.
RP seeking free trade deal with EU
The Philippines has signaled its interest to the European Union to engage in talks for a free trade deal, Trade officials told reporters in a briefing on Wednesday.
Global insider: Brazil-EU relations
Both Brazil and the EU find themselves in a bit of a fix on the question of accommodating Mercosur within their bilateral relations.
India, New Zealand officials to meet in Oct to push for FTA
India and New Zealand will meet in October in Wellington to speed up the ongoing talks for a market opening pact, aims to enhance the USD 754 million trade between the two nations.
Canada, Costa Rica to modernize F.T.A.
Canada and Costa Rica have agreed to work toward modernizing the existing bilateral free-trade agreement, announced Peter Van Loan, Canada’s minister of international trade, who just concluded his five-day, four-country visit to Latin America.
Korea, Peru Conclude FTA Talks
Korea is on track to have a second free trade partner in South America after Chile back in 2003.