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Videos from TACD’s June 25, 2014 side event on intellectual property in the US, EU trade agreement (TTIP)
1-Jul-2014 KEI
A set of videos from the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue’s June 25, 2014 event on intellectual property and the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement.
Swiss-Chinese free trade agreement takes effect
1-Jul-2014 AFP
A watershed free-trade deal between China and Switzerland came into force on Tuesday, the first such accord between the Asian giant and a mainland European economy.
EU-US free trade agreement (TTIP or TAFTA)
1-Jul-2014 Vimeo
Short video on TTIP, promoting the UK’s #noTTIP day of action on 12th July 2014
Canada’s free-trade agenda: What’s the hold-up?
30-Jun-2014 Canadian Press
The Harper government’s vaunted free trade agenda is either a roaring success or hopelessly stalled — and given that government officials aren’t commenting, even experts in the field are having trouble deciding which.
South Korea’s rice farmers prepare for rough ride from free trade
30-Jun-2014 FT
Korean Peasant League wants the government to negotiate an extension to the rice quota arrangement – as the Philippines did earlier this month. But experts at the agriculture ministry’s public consultations have suggested an alternative option: opening the market while increasing import tariffs from the current 5 per cent to levels as high as 300-500 per cent.
EU and US insurers support including financial services market access and regulatory cooperation in TTIP
30-Jun-2014 AIA
Insurance Europe, the American Insurance Association and the American Council of Life Insurers have issued a statement supporting the inclusion of market access and regulatory cooperation in financial services in TTIP.
What does copyright have to do with "free trade"? Unpicking the undemocratic TTIP
30-Jun-2014 EFF
Reports are that TTIP may focus less on copyright and IP enforcement issues compared with TPP, and more on other legal regimes that are commonly lumped into the "intellectual property" catch-all, such as trade secrets.
Madagascar back in the US trade fold
27-Jun-2014 IRIN
As anticipated, the US government has reinstated preferential trade status for Madagascar on its 54th independence day anniversary, providing hope for the country’s embattled economy.
Ukraine signs trade agreement with EU, draws Russian threat
27-Jun-2014 Reuters
Ukraine signed on Friday an historic free-trade agreement with the European Union that has been at the heart of months of violence and upheaval in the country, drawing an immediate threat of "grave consequences" from Russia.
EU clears next round of Japan trade talks
27-Jun-2014 AFP
The European Commission said today talks on a massive free trade agreement with Japan will resume next week in Tokyo after a review judged sufficient progress had been made so far.
US company is seeking extension of FTA clause
27-Jun-2014 Gulf Daily News
West Point Home, a leading textile manufacturer in the US, is using the offices of American Chamber of Commerce Bahrain to advocate extension of the tariff preference level of the free trade agreement between the US and Bahrain.
Central America fears textile losses of $6bn to TPP
27-Jun-2014 Just Style
Central America is increasingly nervous about Vietnam’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks, with some experts claiming its inclusion could bring losses of around $6bn to its bread-winning textiles and apparel sector.
Peru, Morocco to hold FTA talks next year
27-Jun-2014 Agencia Andina
Governments of Peru and Morocco are expected to start negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) in the first quarter of next year, announced Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Salaheddine Mezouar.
CEPA talks with EU need to start soon: Apindo
27-Jun-2014 Jakarta Post
The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) has urged the government to kick off talks with the European Union on the planned comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), saying the lack of a trade deal has disadvantaged business players.
EU okays exemption of Japanese railway firms from procurement accord
26-Jun-2014 Bernama
The European Union has agreed to accept a request for exempting three Japanese railway operators from obligations under a global government procurement pact, Japan’s Jiji Press news agency reports.
Free trade agreement threatens PBS
26-Jun-2014 SBS
The threat of the Transpacific Partnership Agreement to Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is so real that Michael Moore, CEO of the Public Health Association of Australia, has said “It will cost Australian lives".
Curtailing ties to have repercussions on the EU too, FTI warns
26-Jun-2014 The Nation
Thai industries yesterday warned the European Union that its decision to curtail diplomatic ties with Thailand after the military coup could result in mutual repercussions.
EU to sign Association Agreements with Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine this week
25-Jun-2014 RT
On Friday, the European Union will sign Association Agreements with Georgia and Moldova and complete the signature process with Ukraine, each providing for a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area.
Investment treaty with China a top priority, US ambassador says
25-Jun-2014 WSJ
The US’s incoming ambassador to China said Thursday that hammering out a new investment treaty between the two countries would be among his priorities.
De Gucht downplays corporate dominance in TTIP talks
25-Jun-2014 EurActiv
Multinational companies will not be given too much power by a trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, the EU’s trade chief said on Tuesday (24 June), seeking to reassure consumer and environmental groups opposed to the pact.