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European and Korean social movements and civil society unite against the ‘Global Europe’ strategy and the South Korea-EU FTA
21-Sep-2007
On the occasion of the 3rd round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between South Korea and the EU taking place from 17th till 21st September in Brussels, Belgium, members of the Korean Alliance against Korea-EU FTA (KoA) and members from social movements and civil society organisations from Europe have come together to join forces and struggle together against the Global Europe strategy and the Korea-EU FTA.
Joint EU-Korea business statement
21-Sep-2007
From the Korea FTA Industry Alliance and BUSINESSEUROPE
US report predicts more export increase than import from Korea FTA
21-Sep-2007 Yonhap News
An independent report from the US International Trade Commission on the South Korea-US free trade agreement gives rosy predictions of the deal as one that benefits the US more than South Korea.
Economic Partnership Agreements - no plan B?
21-Sep-2007 AllAfrica.com
The European Union Trade Commissioner, Peter Mandelson, said the EU would not engage in an alternative strategy concerning African, Caribbean and Pacific trade relations with Europe at the World Trade Organisation, stressing that there is definitely "no Plan B" for EU trade relations with the ACP. New Era spoke to trade analyst, Wallie Roux, wherein he responds in his personal capacity to Mandelson’s assertions.
Concern rises over EU bilaterals with developing countries
20-Sep-2007 IP Watch
Concern is growing in both Europe and developing countries about whether a series of free trade agreements slated for signature later this year will contain overly stringent rules on intellectual property.
Santiago sees ‘dead’ JPEPA if gov’t won’t explain benefits
20-Sep-2007 Inquirer
Philippine government negotiators have failed anew to answer basic questions from senators on the benefits of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) to the country. During today’s hearing, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, chairman of the committee on foreign relations, told government negotiators: “If I find it impossible to defend it on the Senate on the basis of your statement, then as chair, I will be compelled to defer submission of my committee reports. In other words, JPEPA will be dead.”
Militant groups picket Senate in time for JPEPA hearing
20-Sep-2007 Philippine Star
Cause-oriented groups under the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan on Thursday picketed the Philippine Senate to coincide with hearings on the Japan Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement.
Costa Rica CAFTA referendum on October 7!!!
20-Sep-2007 IndyBay Media
Unable to gain public and legislative support for CAFTA amidst broad-based public opposition, the Costa Rican government has set up a referendum vote on CAFTA on October 7. It will be a "yes" or "no" vote. Hear a 28 minute audio piece, a segment of the video documentary, "Costa Rica, Inc." for an indepth analysis of why opposition is so strong in that country.
S. Korean cattle breeders protest US beef
20-Sep-2007 Cattle Network
Some 7,000 South Korean cattle farmers converged near the National Assembly in Seoul on Tuesday to protest the government’s pending free-trade agreement with the United States.
China to lend Congo $5 billion in latest Africa foray
20-Sep-2007 Reuters
The draft accord signed on Monday foresees Chinese companies gaining copper/cobalt, gold and nickel concessions under repayment deals that would also include toll revenues from the roads and railways to be constructed.
Flower industry may wilt if EPA deadline is missed
20-Sep-2007 AllAfrica.com
Kenya faces tariff increases of between two and 24 percent on its exports to the European Union if it fails to conclude an Economic Partnership Agreement with the EU by the end of the year.
EU hardens stance in trade talks with Korea
20-Sep-2007 Chosun Ilbo
Free trade talks between Korea and the EU have hit an unexpected snag after the EU turned from a generous negotiating partner in the first two rounds into a stubborn, picky one in the third round.
Korea-EU FTA: Delegates need to maintain unitary stance for negotiations
20-Sep-2007 Korea Times
A sudden influx of European pork will lead to Korea’s livestock industry crumbling.
Washington a winner in Korean trade deal
20-Sep-2007 Seattle Post Intelligencer
When Chile and South Korea signed a free trade agreement four years ago, the management at Washington’s oldest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, paid sharp attention — acutely aware of how world economics touch Washington.
The perils of free trade in agriculture
20-Sep-2007 Mail & Guardian
It’s the kind of unfair situation that makes poorer nations wonder where the payoff is with free trade: demand for coffee, tea, cocoa, cotton and sugar — which is what many such countries have to offer the world — has risen. Prices paid in the supermarket have risen. Yet the share paid to the farmers who grow these basic agricultural commodities has fallen.
India calls for the formation of an Asian Economic Community
20-Sep-2007 Malaysia Sun
India has called for greater economic cooperation with fellow East Asian countries saying regional groupings like ASEAN and others were pursuing separate goals, and this would not serve the larger economic interests of Asian nations.
Canada hopes for free trade debut
19-Sep-2007 Telegraph
Even as the Congress and the Left parties stake the future of the UPA government on how close India should get to the US, neighbouring Canada is deftly stepping into the breach.
US envoy to Malaysia urges conclusion to free-trade pact
19-Sep-2007 AFP
The United States’ new ambassador to Malaysia on Wednesday urged both countries to conclude negotiations for a free trade agreement after a missed deadline appears to have slowed the pace of talks.
The pro-FTA visit of US congresspersons to Colombia
19-Sep-2007 RECALCA
Once again the Bush-Uribe administration has launched a propaganda offensive to pressure for approval of the FTA in the United States.
Nicaragua’s Sandinista government allies with anti-imperialist forces
19-Sep-2007 Global Research
A review of the first six months of the new Sandinista government and the support from allies through ALBA.