Switzerland, PH hope to start free trade talks
Business Inquirer, 30 June, 2013
The Philippines and Switzerland signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding to put up the Joint Economic Mission, a panel that will be tasked to provide an institutional framework for the regular exchanges between the two countries. More…
Trade-talk gridlock hinders Canada’s ability to take care of business
The Globe and Mail, 30 June, 2013
Imagine a chess exhibition where a grandmaster simultaneously takes on multiple opponents, and you have some idea of the convoluted web of trade negotiations Canada has on the go. More…
KCCI urges fresh Canadian investment in Pakistan
Daily Times, 29 June, 2013
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged the High Commissioner of Canada Greg Giokas to invite fresh Canadian. More…
U.S. suspends trade benefits for Bangladesh over safety
Reuters, 28 June, 2013
President Barack Obama cut off long-time U.S. trade benefits for Bangladesh on Thursday in a mostly symbolic response to conditions in the country’s garment industry. More…
US cut of trade privilege angers Bangladesh
Al Jazeera, 28 June, 2013
Bangladesh has criticised the decision by the United States to cut trade privileges in the wake of a deadly garment factory collapse, insisting it had taken concrete action to improve safety. More…
Ecuador waives US trade rights over Edward Snowden asylum request
Reuters, 27 June, 2013
Ecuador’s leftist government thumbed its nose at Washington on Thursday by renouncing U.S. trade benefits and offering to pay for human rights training in America in response to pressure over asylum. More…
TPP to open up new market opportunities and horizons for Malaysians, says FMM
Borneo Post, 27 June, 2013
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is of the view that the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) would open up new market opportunities. More…
President Ma reiterates hope to join TPP and RCEP
China Post, 27 June, 2013
President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday reiterated the administration’s hope to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), in order to allow Taiwan to effectively take part in regional economic integration. More…
Trade commission recognizes damage from Korea-EU FTA
Global Post, 26 June, 2013
South Korea’s trade commission has recognized damage to a local company from the country’s bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, the government said Thursday. More…
Taiwan not ready yet for free trade: economists
Focus Taiwan, 26 June, 2013
Taiwan is lagging behind other countries in the pursuit of free trade agreements (FTAs), because FTA negotiations have evolved from being “state-to-state” or bilateral talks. More…
TPP talks likely to drag on until spring
Dow Jones Newswires, June 26, 2013
The talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free-trade pact will likely stretch on until next spring, with disagreements over tariffs and other key issues hampering progress, the Nikkei reported in its Wednesday evening edition. More…
China and Taiwan Ink Service Trade Agreement
China Briefing, 26 June, 2013
Trade relations between China and Taiwan received a substantial boost this month with the signing of a bilateral Service Trade Agreement. More…
Five ways Canada can do better at trade negotiations
The Globe and Mail, 25 June, 2013
Except when Canada was pursuing the free-trade agreement with the United States almost 30 years ago, there’s never been a time when the country’s trade negotiating agenda has been so highly charged. More…
Sixth round of Korea-China FTA negotiations to be held July 2-4
Global Post, 25 June, 2013
South Korea and China will hold a fresh round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) early next month, the Seoul government said Tuesday. More…
Taipei, Beijing ink services trade pact
Taiwan Today, 25 June, 2013
Taiwan and mainland China concluded the Cross-Strait Trade in Services Agreement June 21 in Shanghai, ushering in a new era of bilateral business ties. More…
EFTA states sign free trade agreement with Costa Rica and Panama
EFTA, 24 June, 2013
Ministers from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – and from Costa Rica and Panama have signed a Free Trade Agreement. More…
Japan, EU begin second free trade talks
NVO News, 24 June, 2013
Japan and the European Union (EU) began, here on Monday, the second round of negotiations on a bilateral free-trade pact aimed at stimulating economies on both sides. More…
John Kerry in India, pushes for bilateral investment treat
Deccan Chronicle (PTI), 23 June, 2013
Setting the tone for the 4th round of Indo-US strategic dialogue on Monday, visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday pushed for a bilateral investment treaty to ‘bolster’ investor confidence in India and expressed concerns over trade barriers. More…
Talk of the Day — Service trade agreement with China
Focus Taiwan, 23 June, 2013
The newspapers on Sunday were filled with reports about what was discussed before Taiwan signed the latest agreement with China, and how the discussion was conducted between the executive and legislative branches of government. More…
Too many FTAs, too few benefits?
Business Standard, 22 June, 2013
India has signed 15 free trade agreements and 15 more are in the pipeline. Yet, weighed down by a sluggish manufacturing sector, India’s exports have not got the expected fillip. More…
Largest Bilateral Trade Agreement in History Proposed
IPTV, 21 June, 2013
President Obama traveled to Northern Ireland this week for meetings with leaders of the world’s largest economies. More…
China, Taiwan sign service trade agreement
Zee News, 21 June, 2013
Setting aside their acrimonious differences, China and Taiwan on Friday signed a trade agreement under which they will substantially open their service sectors to each other. More…
Main Mercosur obstacle is Argentina, say Brazilian farmers promoting an EU/Brazil trade accord
Merco Press, 21 June, 2013
One of Mercosur ‘main obstacles’ is political and has its origin in Argentina, a country that is ‘extremely protectionist’. More…
State’s exporters stand to gain in talks over trans-Atlantic trade agreement
West Fair Online, 20 June, 2013
Experts say Connecticut exporters, led by a burgeoning aerospace industry, are well positioned to reap the benefits of what is being projected as the largest bilateral trade agreement ever reached. More…
EU, US Formally Launch Trade Talks at G-8 Summit
ICTSD, 20 June, 2013
Washington and Brussels have officially kicked off negotiations for a bilateral trade and investment deal, announcing the news on Monday during the annual Group of 8 summit in Lough Erne. More…
BE WARNED, we will resist GST, TPP – Anwar tells Najib
Malaysia Chronicle, 20 June, 2013
Ahead of Saturday’s major rally to press for the resignation of the Election Commission members over electoral frauds. More…
Namibia: Grape farmers panic over EPA delay
AllAfrica.com (The Namibian), 20 June, 2013
GRAPE farmers at Aussenkehr in the Karas Region have expressed concern over the inconclusive European Union (EU) economic partnership agreement negotiations for Namibia. More…
Look on bright side of US/Canadian trade agreements
The Independent, 20 June, 2013
While the Obamas max out their photo ops in various Dublin hostelries, and the G8 leaders press the flesh and try to be best friends, the backroom boys are busy. More…
Leaders in agreement
The Fiji Times, 20 June, 2013
LEADERS of the G8 major economies have agreed on new measures to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders. More…
‘Move faster’ on South Korean trade pact
China Daily, 20 June, 2013
A free trade agreement between China and South Korea should be a top priority for both sides, and can serve as a boost to the accelerated economic integration of East Asia. More…
EU-US Free Trade: A Political Escape Hatch for the UK’s Cameron?
Geopolitical Monitor, 19 June, 2013
G8 leaders are meeting in Northern Ireland against the backdrop of alleged chemical warfare in Syria, simmering protests in Turkey. More…
G8 brings concerns and opportunity for agri-food industry
Global Meat News, 19 June, 2013
An EU-Canada free trade agreement. More…
Lamy hits back at Barroso on trade agreement
Euro News, 19 June, 2013
World Trade Organisation Director-General Pascal Lamy has hit back at EU Commission President José Manuel Barroso’s claim that France was being protectionist and “extremely reactionary. More…
Furious France hits back at ‘reactionary’ accusation
Business recorder, 19 June, 2013
President Francois Hollande said he simply did not believe that European Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso could have made the comment over France’s stance in free trade talks with the US. More…
Nigeria, Togo to boost bilateral trade with exhibition
The guardian, 19 June, 2013
AS part of efforts to drive bilateral trade between Nigeria and countries within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), especially, the Republic of Togo. More…
‘Biggest bilateral trade deal in history’: David Cameron launches negotiations for US and EU agreement
The Independent, 19 June, 2013
David Cameron on Monday launched the negotiations on what he hailed as “the biggest bilateral trade deal in history” between the European Union and the United States. More…
The EU’s free trade agreements – where are we?
Europa, 18 June, 2013
Over the next two years, 90% of world demand will be generated outside the EU. That is why it is a key priority for the EU to open up more market opportunities for European business by negotiating new Free Trade Agreements with key countries. More…
EU-US trade talks begin even as French continue to bicker
Moneycontrol.com, 18 June, 2013
Barack Obama, US president, and European leaders on Monday launched talks on “the biggest bilateral trade deal in history” that were overshadowed by a row over “reactionary” French protectionism. More…
Leaders downplay reports of stalled Canada-EU trade talks
CBC News, 18 June, 2013
Both Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his British counterpart, David Cameron, downplayed signs of trouble in the Canada-EU trade negotiations. More…
Europe hits back in war of words with the Pacific over trade
Islands Business, 18 June, 2013
Now to the stoush between the Pacific Island countries and Europe over the region’s longest-running and potentially most lucrative trade negotiations. More…
U.S., EU to begin TTIP trade talks in July
BankCriditNews.com, 18 June, 2013
U.S. officials recently announced that the U.S. and EU would begin negotiations on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement. More…
The G8 talks trade, but the big deals are done elsewhere
The Conversation, 18 June, 2013
Trade is one of the big buzzwords at this G8 summit. Along with tax and transparency, it makes up the “three T” priorities for the UK’s presidency of the group. More…
EU ‘Benefits Britain’ Says Ken Clarke After US Trade Agreement
Huff Post, 18 June, 2013
Cabinet minister Ken Clarke has warned Eurosceptics that they risk wrecking the prospect of the UK benefiting from a proposed trade deal with the United States. More…
Leaders fire starting gun for EU-US trade talks
EU Observer, 18 June, 2013
The EU and the US have launched negotiations on the most lucrative bilateral trade deal in history. More…
Some reasons’ behind delay
The Daily Star, 18 June, 2013
Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (Ticfa) with the US will create a platform to settle trade disputes between the two countries, Commerce Minister GM Quader said yesterday. More…
G8: Cameron promises biggest bilateral deal in history as free trade talks open
The Guardian, 17 June, 2013
David Cameron held out the prospect of Europe and the US concluding the “biggest bilateral trade deal in history” after Washington and Brussels agreed on Monday to launch talks to free up markets on both sides of the Atlantic. More…
At G8, Obama announces launch of trade agreement negotiations
CBS News, 17 June, 2013
Kicking off the first day of the G8 Summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, President Obama on Monday announced the first round of negotiations. More…
EU, US to launch talks on ‘biggest bilateral trade deal in history’
Rt.com, 17 June, 2013
US President Barack Obama and EU leaders have officially announced they will start negotiations on the creation of the world’s biggest free-trade agreement, which could boost economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic. More…
Member States endorse EU-US trade and investment negotiations
Invest in EU, 15 June, 2013
Council decision on negotiating directives (“mandate”) gives the green light to the European Commission to enter into formal bilateral trade negotiations. More…
EU reaches terms with France on US free trade talks
Bangkok Post, 14 June, 2013
EU trade ministers finally thrashed out a deal Friday on how to negotiate for a free trade deal with the United States, after meeting a French demand to exclude the key audiovisual sector. More…
Controversial debate on TTIP mandate in EU Council of Ministers
Intellectual Property Watch, 14 June, 2013
After hours of late night discussion, the European Union Foreign Affairs Council of Ministers meeting in Luxembourg Friday finally excluded the audiovisual. More…
Seoul to become bridge between U.S., China through FTAs
Yonhap, 14 June, 2013
South Korea on Friday revealed its new policy on free trade agreements (FTAs) that again highlighted its role as a bridge between advanced and developing nations, or more specifically the United States and China. More…
Factbox – Issues at the heart of EU-U.S. free-trade talks
Reuters, 13 June, 2013
The European Union will try to overcome French resistance to free-trade talks with the United States on Friday and keep alive plans. More…
Canada-EU trade deal ‘close’: Cameron
Financial express, 14 June, 2013
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday insisted that the European Union and Canada were “close” to signing a free trade agreement, on the eve of a meeting with his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper. More…
EU-US trade – the value of shared values
EU Observer, 13 June, 2013
The EU and the US will soon be launching negotiations for a Transatlantic Trade and lnvestment Partnership (TTIP). More…
House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade Hearing
Menafn.com, 13 June, 2013
Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) –Thank you, Chairman Nunes, Ranking Member Rangel. More…
Peruvian Trade Minister on IP in the Trans Pacific Partnership: “will not go one millimeter beyond” our FTA with the U.S.
Info Justice.org, 13 June, 2013
Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism José Silva Martinot – asked about intellectual property (IP) provisions proposed by the United States. More…
Obama ramps up negotiations on Trans-Pacific Partnership
ABC News, 13 June, 2013
The US president Barack Obama has been stepping up negotiations on what his administration is calling the most. More…
We’re close’ on Canada-EU trade deal, says British PM before meeting with Harper
The Globe and Mail, 12 June, 2013
British Prime Minister David Cameron expressed optimism about a trade deal between Canada and the European Union, saying he believes both sides are close to an agreement. More…
Harper visits Britain as EU trade deal talks continue
The Globe and Mail, 12 June, 2013
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will press the case for a Canada-European Union free-trade agreement when he meets British Prime Minister David Cameron for lunch on Thursday in London. More…
German envoy hopeful of Thai-EU FTA by 2015
Business Mirror, 12 June, 2013
Rolf Schulze, the German ambassador to Thailand, is upbeat about the prospects of the Thailand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), whose first round of negotiations started late last month in Brussels. More…
A transatlantic corporate bill of rights
Bilaterals.org, 12 June, 2013
The proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the EU and the US will open the floodgate to multi-million Euro lawsuits. More…
Gov’t to engage stakeholders before signing EPA
MyJoy Online, 11 June, 2013
Government has indicated that it would engage all interested parties before it signs the Economic Partnership Agreement. More…
Israel, Colombia sign free trade agreement
Merco Press, 11 June, 2013
Israel and Colombia this week signed in Jerusalem a free trade treaty to increase trade and promote investments in the fields of technology. More…
NSA surveillance debate could threaten US-EU trade deal
Marketplace.org, 10 June, 2013
The furor over U.S. Internet surveillance could hit transatlantic trade. A senior European lawmaker says the revelations could potentially derail plans for a U.S.-EU free trade deal. More…
Bilateral trade slows in 2013; analysts optimistic about long run
Russia and India Report, 10 June, 2013
The first four months of 2013 witnessed a fall in bilateral trade between Russia and India with the Russian Ministry of Economic Development putting the number at $3.2 billion. More…
German envoy hopeful of Thai-EU FTA by 2015
The Nation, Thailand, 08 June, 2013
Rolf Schulze, the German ambassador to Thailand, is upbeat about the prospects of the Thailand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), whose first round of negotiations started late last month in Brussels. More…
Chile’s Exports to the US Approach $10 Billon
Nearshore, Americas, 07 June, 2013
The bilateral trade between the United States and Chile appears to be rising at a rapid pace. U.S. exports to the South American country increased by. More…
New Zealand, Japanese foreign ministers to discuss trade, bilateral cooperation
Global Times, 07 June, 2013
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida will discuss bilateral cooperation in trade and regional issues when he visits New Zealand this weekend, New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully said Friday. More…
Korean envoy signals eagerness to boost trade
The Express Tribune, 07 June, 2013
In a strong signal to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Choong Joo Choi said on Thursday that his government looks forward. More…
Harper EU Trade Pact Hinges on Access for Canadian Beef and Pork
Bloomberg Business Week, 06 June, 2013
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s trade agreement with the European Union, which would be his most ambitious to date, hinges on access. More…
Taiwan homes in free-trade pacts
Asia Times, 05 June, 2013
Taiwan, seeing its competitiveness against arch trade rival South Korea dwindle partly due to Beijing-imposed isolation and partly attributably. More…
U.S.-Chile Economic Relations
Yuma News Now, 04 June, 2013
The United States and Chile share a strong commitment to expanding economic growth and job creation through integration into global markets. More…
China, Mexico set to further promote trade ties
News Xinhuanet, 04 June, 2013
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to Mexico is a sign of deepening cooperation and indicates the two countries are eager to boost their economic and trade ties, officials and experts say. More…