10-May-2005
New York Times
The current centerpiece of President Bush’s trade agenda, the Central American Free Trade Agreement, is facing unusually united Democratic opposition as well as serious problems in overcoming well-entrenched special interest groups like sugar producers and much of the textile industry.
9-May-2005
Philippine Star
Trade and Industry Secretary Juan B. Santos has agreed to accelerate the completion of a cost-benefit analysis study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies regarding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the United States.
7-May-2005
Philippine Star
Washington said it would use the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) and the out-of-cycle review to assist the Philippine government in strengthening its IPR regime.