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16-May-2016 The Peninsula
Free trade agreement talks between GCC & China gain momentum
The talks between GCC countries and China to reach a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have gained momentum. Once implemented, the agreement will further boost cooperation and the volume of trade between the two sides. -
16-May-2016 Business Recorder
Argentina agrees $217 million arbitration deal with energy companies
Argentina has agreed to pay $217 million to two energy companies in long-standing arbitration cases stemming from its 2001/02 economic crisis. -
16-May-2016 EurActiv
Greece to block TTIP unless geographical indications are protected
The Greek government is ready to veto the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the US and the EU unless it ensures increased protection for key agricultural geographical indicators. -
16-May-2016 Korea Times
Renegotiation of Korea-US FTA may dent alliance: Seoul officials
A demand to renegotiate the terms of a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the United States may very well mean the end of the bilateral trade pact, if not the countries’ alliance. -
16-May-2016 Foreign Policy
TTIP must die so the West can live
Free-market evangelists say the U.S.-EU trade deal is essential to the future of transatlantic diplomacy. But dangerous economics could unravel centuries of partnership. -
16-May-2016 Press TV
Iran, EEU move closer to free trade deal
Iran said that it has started to look into the possibility of launching free trade with Eurasia Economic Union (EEU) -
16-May-2016 War on Want
TTIP will damage public health and climate, says official report
The controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will have negative effects on public health, jobs and the climate, according to the official impact assessment. -
13-May-2016 The Jakarta Post
Indonesia eyes FTA with Australia in 2017, CEPA with EU in 2018
Indonesia is hoping to seal a free trade agreement ( FTA ) with Australia in 2017, followed by a comprehensive economic partnership agreement ( CEPA ) with the European Union in 2018. -
13-May-2016 Global Research
Bilateral US-Israel “free” trade agreement delivers $144 billion deficit to US
The cumulative US merchandise trade deficit with Israel from 1985 through 2015 has ballooned to $144 billion adjusted for inflation. Why are these results so one-sided? By design. -
13-May-2016 Politico
South Americans won’t give up on beef
“Agricultural products are included in the offer the EU is making … just like beef, pork, dairy and grain,” said the foreign minister of Uruguay. -
13-May-2016 East Asia Forum
Can India negotiate a new trade strategy?
Some members of the Indian government are urging for more proactive engagement to conclude FTA negotiations, even if this means making compromises. -
12-May-2016 iPolitics
Livestock carcass washing rules remain a Canada-EU irritant despite CETA
A dispute over the way Canadian slaughter plants wash beef and pork carcasses could prevent Canadian beef and pork producers from taking advantage of new market access granted under the pending Canada-Europe trade agreement. -
12-May-2016 TASS
Thailand studying Russia’s proposal on EAEU free trade zone - PM
Thailand’s PM Prayut Chan-o-cha says the country is ready to join the EAEU free trade zone in case it promotes better economic outcomes of the country -
12-May-2016 KEI
Letter from Colombian Embassy regarding Senate Finance, USTR pressure on Novartis compulsory license
The letter says that this dispute over the compulsory license could prejudice resources for a new initiative called "Paz Colombia", as well as the US FTA with Colombia, and access to the TPP. -
12-May-2016 Lexology
New treatment of foreign investors in South Africa
In the midst of various events, which sent shockwaves through the South African economy, the Protection of Investment Act was enacted on 15 December 2015. -
11-May-2016 AgriLand
EU Trade Commissioner refuses to rule beef out of Mercosur trade deal
EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström refused to rule beef out of a new trade deal between the EU and a host of South American countries. -
11-May-2016 Slovak Spectator
Health insurers’ profit dispute sent to the EU court
Slovakia has made a step towards reversing an arbitration ruling over the ban of generating profits on private health insurers, the Finance Ministry says. -
11-May-2016 Global Meat News
Norwegian body seeks to ward off TTIP’s negative impact
Damage to Norway’s trade, due to the world’s largest free trade agreement, could be minimised if the country lowers its import tariff on agricultural products. -
11-May-2016 Politico
Results of last EU-Japan negotiating round
The Commission released its report on the latest EU-Japan negotiations, which happened between April 11-20 in Tokyo. -
11-May-2016 Radio Poland
Polish agriculture ministry says ’no’ to TTIP
The Ministry of Agriculture says it will not agree to provisions that threaten Polish farmers in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) being negotiated between the European Union and the US.