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Carmakers dampen EU free-trade drive
South Korea’s biggest car maker, Hyundai Motor Co, decided to boost its European presence five years ago, adding a family sedan and a sporty-looking crossover SUV to its smaller hatchbacks.
Korea, China to negotiate sensitive agricultural, industrial items separately
Korea and China have confirmed their basic positions on the bilateral free trade agreement, but have yet to reach an agreement on key issues such as the level of tariff concessions and the choice of sensitive and ultra-sensitive items.
American Congressmen to Propose US-Tunisia Free Trade Agreement
American Congressman David Dreier hosted a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia today alongside Ambassador Gordon Gray
We’ll lose under trade deal, says Groser
Trade Negotiations Minister Tim Groser admits that the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal involves some loss of sovereignty for New Zealand - but says that is normal for trade agreements.
Analysis: Carmakers dampen EU’s free-trade drive
There is barely a corner of the world where the negotiators from the European Union - the largest trading bloc - are not trying to deepen trade ties, and talks with 80 countries are under way, from Canada to Cape Verde.
The dark side of investment agreements
An animation which exposes how people are paying the costs of corporate lawsuits under international investment agreements.
Mauritius willing to reassess bilateral tax treaty with India
Mauritius says it is willing to walk the extra mile to address concerns of Indian tax authorities including reassessing the bilateral tax treaty with India to ensure it isn’t misused.
EU parliamentarians reject ACTA
The EU Parliament has rejected the controversial global Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. The decision is a victory for thousands of Europeans who took to the streets in furious protest against ACTA.
Canada can’t crack inner circle of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement
When it comes to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement (TPP), Canada may have been invited to the party, but we are not yet part of the club.
EU to delay launch of FTA talks
Negotiations between Japan and the European Union over crafting a free-trade agreement will not begin until this fall or later due to persistent reluctance among the European auto industry, according to senior officials at the Foreign Ministry.
“Free trade agreements are, to some extent, an expression of neo-colonialism”
Interview with Lourdes Castro, chief officer of Grupo SUR and representative of Alop, Aprodev, Cifca and Oidhaco.
S. Korean farmers rally against China trade talks
Thousands of South Korean farmers and fisherman protest against FTA talks with China
Trans-Pacific free trade zone protest
A coalition of groups affiliated with the Occupy San Diego movement and organized labor will protest outside the 13th round of negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
EU, PH to engage in fresh FTA talks
The Philippines may start fresh talks with the European Union in the third quarter to iron out a proposed bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), according to the country’s chief trade negotiator.
An expanded Mercosur
Just as Friday’s convention photo showed a lame Mercosur — with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Dilma Rousseff and José Mujica, but without the Presidents of Paraguay (suspended) and Venezuela (convalescent) — Brazilian and Argentine political lobbyists, along with some Bolivarian middlemen are frantically working for an expanded Mercosur photo, in which four new members would be joining the club. After Venezuela’s hurried entrance into the group last week, the door is now wide open for more partners.
Canada won’t have input into TPP trade talks: Paul Martin
Canada is in a position where it’s likely going to have to either sign on the dotted line or walk away from the Trans-Pacific Partnership entirely, said former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin.
AfDB Warns Zim on EPAS
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned Zimbabwe that opening its domestic markets to the European Union under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPAs), exposes local industries to unfair competition.
SBY frets over int’l arbitration
President Susilo Bambang Yu-dhoyono is telling his ministers to prepare for the worst after the government recently entered into arbitration with an international mining company.
EU, PH to engage in fresh FTA talks
The Philippines may start fresh talks with the European Union in the third quarter to iron out a proposed bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), according to the country’s chief trade negotiator.
Exports to EU dwindle 12% after FTA
Korea’s exports to the EU dwindled 12% since the Korea-EU FTA went into effect one year ago, while imports grew 13%.