China and Japan trading goods and war threats
CNBC, 29 December, 2013
Despite escalating military tensions over territorial claims in the South China Sea, China and Japan are witnessing booming bilateral trade, conducting negotiations of a free-trade agreement. More..
Multiple trade negotiations offer tantalizing possibilities
The Globe and Mail, 27 December, 2013
Canadian trade negotiators have a busy year ahead, and not just because new trade agreements were among the key priorities in the Harper government’s trade strategy announced last month. More..
Pak-Turk PTA talks conclude : Both sides agree to remove restrictions, trade barriers
Daily Times, 25 December, 2013
The 6th round of official-level talks on Pak-Turk Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) concluded here on Tuesday with a commitment to conclude. More..
Transatlantic Trade Agreement Threatens Environment and Health in U.S. and Europe
Huff Post, 24 December, 2013
Negotiations between the United States and European Union for a free trade agreement, which resumed this week in Washington, represent one of the biggest threats. More..
CIS FTA effective for Kyrgyzstan from 12 January 2014
BeITA, 23 December, 2013
The CIS Free Trade Agreement will come into effect for Kyrgyzstan on 12 January 2014, BelTA learnt from the legal department of the CIS Executive Committee. More..
Kerry’s Visit Reinforces Bilateral Trade Relations
Vietnam Briefing, 20 December, 2013
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited Vietnam earlier this week as part of a trip intended to advance Washington’s “Asia Pivot” strategy of rebalancing its economic, diplomatic and military focus in the region. More..
Transatlantic trade negotiations and oil
The Hill, 19 December, 2013
The U.S. and EU are convening the third round of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations in Washington this week, working toward the liberalization of the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world. More..
S. Korea-China FTA may be concluded by Q3 next year: trade minister
Yonhap News, 19 December, 2013
South Korea and China could conclude their bilateral free trade negotiation by the third quarter of next year, as the leaders of the two countries have shown keen interest in it, Seoul’s trade minister said Thursday. More..
Lessons From Bali For WTO And Transatlantic Trade Negotiators
Forbes, 18 December, 2013
The future of multilateral trade has presented some vexing questions for policy watchers over the past few years. More..
Seoul still needs negotiations to join TPP
The Korea Times, 16 December, 2013
South Korea may still be able to join ongoing negotiations for a regional trade pact known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. More..
EU suspends trade talks with Ukraine, crowds rally against government
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As he ponders running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, U.S. Sen. Marco. More..Excluding China in Western-led regional trade talks makes no sense
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A new set of leaked documents from the latest round of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations show large differences remain between the 12 nations trying to hammer out a trade agreement. More..Canada – Africa: Aggressively negotiating treaties
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Trade ministers, policy wonks, activists, journalists, and various other hangers-on are on their way to Bali for the World Trade Organisation’s. More..Korea to hold preliminary bilateral talks with TPP
During the 9th ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization that kicks off on Tuesday in Bali, Korea is expected to hold preliminary bilateral talks with countries taking part in the U.S.-led TPP. More..Other trade prospects eyed amid WTO deal woes
THE GOVERNMENT is looking at accelerating its trade ties with other emerging economies as negotiations for a global trade deal at the World Trade Organization (WTO) seem bleak. More..