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#StopFastTrack of TPP: National Week of Action
26-Oct-2014 Expose the TPP - USA
Join the US week of action on 8-14 November against "Fast Track" trade authority and the push for the TransPacific Partnership. Here’s how.
TPP International Action Day November 8, Sydney and other cities
26-Oct-2014 AFTINET
The Leaders of the 12 TPP countries want to announce the outlines of an agreement on November 11. Actions are being organised in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, and in TPP countries around the globe. Please join.
Jokowi asked to review international economic agreements
25-Oct-2014 Antara News
An Indonesia economist asks President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to review all agreements on economic cooperation with other countries especially with Japan.
Why you should join the TPPA Action on 8 November
25-Oct-2014 Daily Blog
On 8 November 2014, thousands of Kiwis will take part in the International Day of Action to protest the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). The rally cry for us is TPPA – Corporate Trap, Kiwis Fight Back.
UK: Poultry sector raise safety concerns over TTIP
25-Oct-2014 Meat Info
Members of the UK poultry industry are concerned that trade negotiations under the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the EU and US could undermine food safety.
Member states warn Juncker against ISDS concessions
23-Oct-2014 European Voice
As Juncker gives reassurances to the European Parliament over free trade with the US, 14 member states are urging him to stick to the script.
Australia shouldn’t sacrifice food safety standards for free trade
23-Oct-2014 The Conversation
While Australia’s current regulations are not perfect, it is important that any discussions about reforming them are conducted with an eye first and foremost on the health and safety of Australians, and are not unduly influenced by trade concerns.
US-EU trade deal could raise global standards, German Minister says
23-Oct-2014 dpa
Countries like China would need meet the new standards of what would be the largest free-trade zone in the world, German Economics Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Wednesday in Washington.
First Nations puts China on notice over Canada-China FIPA
23-Oct-2014 rabble.ca
Both the Hupacasath First Nation and the Onihcikiskwapowin have sent letters to the Premier of China stating that they do not recognise the bilateral investment treaty signed between Canada and China.
Does CETA offer any real value to Canadian farmers?
23-Oct-2014 Manitoba Cooperator
There is, at best, no gain for Canadian farmers in CETA, explains the president of the National Farmers Union
China for quick signing of Bippa with Nepal: Gautam
23-Oct-2014 Kantipur
China has proposed Nepal to sign a Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (Bippa) during Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bamdev Gautam’s visit to the northern neighbour.
India gains little from FTAs on services front
23-Oct-2014
If you thought India’s services trade agreement with Asean is going to open the doors for Indian professionals to work in the 10-member trading bloc, you may be in for a surprise. Similar agreements with Japan and South Korea — which the government said will help Indian nurses, architects and even yoga professionals have not resulted in any visas.
Stronger plant variety protection may threaten the right to food
22-Oct-2014 The Berne Declaration
Governments in industrial countries regularly put pressure on developing countries to introduce stringent plant variety protection (PVP) regimes and to adhere to the 1991 Act of the UPOV Convention, without duly considering its consequences on the enjoyment of human rights of vulnerable groups.
Azerbaijan, Japan to ink agreement on mutual protection of investments
22-Oct-2014 Azer News
Azerbaijan and Japan plan to sign a bilateral investment treaty. Japan is involved in the country’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
Colombia has complied with US trade pact labor reforms: Minister
22-Oct-2014 Colombia Reports
Colombia says it has complied with labor reforms required by US Congress as condition for their FTA but labour unions disagree.
India, Russia to re-start study on free trade agreement feasibility
22-Oct-2014 Hindu Business Line
India and Russia are ready to start discussions on a long-pending free trade agreement that could increase bilateral trade and investment flow, and help reduce dependence of both countries on the US and the EU.
US floats cutting tobacco from part of Pacific trade pact -sources
22-Oct-2014 Reuters
The United States has floated excluding tobacco products from a key section of a 12-nation Pacific trade deal and signaled it may present a formal proposal to trading partners at talks in Australia.
Big Tobacco puts Uruguay on trial
22-Oct-2014 Central Telegraph
Uruguay files its defence against Philip Morris, a test case for big business lawsuits that could hit the EU through the transatlantic trade and investment deal with the US.
Abbott eyes China FTA before G20
22-Oct-2014 Business Spectator
Australian PM Tony Abbott aim to securing free trade agreement with China by the time of G20 summit in November.
Honduras near ’failed state’ status due to free trade agreement, says labor and Latino leaders
21-Oct-2014 Latin Post
Labor leaders say CAFTA-DR has had a negative impact on Honduran farmers and resulted in displaced workers, "total break down of public services" and "forced migration" of youth, while the US spends billions to deport "hundreds" back to the Central American country in shackles.