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International civil society groups slam corporate influence on Trans-Pacific free trade talks
2-Mar-2012 Matangi Tonga
The 11th round of Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement negotiations between Australia, the US, New Zealand, Malaysia and four other countries starts in Melbourne on March 1. Civil society groups from those countries are in Melbourne to contest corporate influence and debate the issues.
Japan, Peru free trade agreement takes effect
2-Mar-2012 AFP
A free trade agreement between Peru and Japan went into effect on Thursday that the Peruvian government says will increase bilateral commerce by at least 25 per cent.
Govt. to provide cash assistance to livestock farmers affected by FTA play
1-Mar-2012 Arirang
Korean livestock farmers will receive cash assistance from the government if the price of their products drop after the Korea-US free trade agreement comes into effect on 15 March. This is one of the latest measures laid out by the agriculture ministry.
NGOs warn against corporate influence on trade talks
1-Mar-2012 Radio Australia
The 11th round of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP begins in Melbourne, on Thursday. Civil society groups are warning against allowing corporate influence, to drive the talks with outcomes that may disadvantage the poor and vulnerable in those nations. Interview with Patricia Ranald of AFTINET.
Korean deal hits beef exporters
29-Feb-2012 Weekly Times
Australian beef exporters have been caught in the fallout from the US-Korea free trade agreement, which will start next month. The Korean Government has effectively put any discussions on an Australian agreement on hold because, industry sources indicate, the US agreement has created so much angst in Korea.
More than 100 economists call for Trans-Pacific trade deal to allow capital controls to prevent crises
28-Feb-2012 GDAE
In advance of Trans-Pacific trade talks, over 100 economists are sending a letter today urging negotiators to promote global financial stability by allowing the use of capital controls.
APEC business leaders push Asia-Pac FTA
28-Feb-2012 Tax News
The Business Advisory Council of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is focused on taking further steps towards realizing the goal of an integrated Asia Pacific economy, and on liberalizing and facilitating trade and investment, leading ultimately to a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP).
Consultations stalling RP-EU FTA talks
28-Feb-2012 Manila Bulletin
The start of negotiations for the Philippines-EU bilateral free trade agreement has been put on hold as Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory L. Domingo insisted of conducting wider consultations with stakeholders.
Report highlights US concerns about expanding US-New Zealand dairy trade
28-Feb-2012 National Milk Producers Federation
The National Milk Producers Federation has estimated that US dairy farmers could face $20 billion in losses during the first decade of the FTA if US dairy tariffs are fully eliminated for New Zealand’s benefit.
RI, EU begin negotiations on economic partnership
28-Feb-2012 Jakarta Post
Indonesia and the European Union (EU) began negotiations on Monday on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) that seeks to eliminate over 95 percent of import tariffs on goods and improve bilateral investment.
Korea, China, Japan to conclude investment pact after 5 years
28-Feb-2012 Donga Ilbo
Five years of negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty among Korea, China and Japan will be concluded at the 13th round of talks in Tokyo Tuesday. The agreement covers protection of intellectual property rights and liberalization of investment.
Farmers’ fight of China FTA could be biggest yet
27-Feb-2012 WSJ
When Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade attempted to hold a first public hearing last Friday to listen to concerns about an FTA with China, farmers shut it down.
India-EU FTA: Where Is Europe’s trade agenda headed?
25-Feb-2012 Economonitor
The internal documents of the European Commission reveal the disgraceful attempts to push for higher levels of commitments in trade in industrial goods and agricultural products, services and investment liberalisation, geographical indications and government procurement under the proposed India-EU free trade agreement.
Jeju produce under threat by FTA
24-Feb-2012 Jeju Weekly
Mandarin farmers should be worried over KORUS FTA, says JNU professor
EU fears Canadian beef imports 

24-Feb-2012 Western Producer
European agriculture’s resistance to greater Canadian grain and meat imports is one of the unresolved issues in Canada-European Union free trade talks as they head into their third year.
Harper to announce free-trade talks with Japan
24-Feb-2012 Postmedia News
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to announce free-trade negotiations with Japan when he heads to Asia for a summit in March — talks that could be the ticket into a more important economic club.
Pig farmers plan protest against US beef on March 8
24-Feb-2012 CNA
Some 20,000 pig farmers will take to the streets of Taipei on March 8 to protest against any move to lift the bans on imports of US beef that contain residues of feed additive ractopamine
Pakistan, GCC negotiating Free Trade Agreement: Dr Asim
23-Feb-2012
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain on Thursday said that the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) would provide an excellent opportunity to enhance economic and trade relations between the two countries.
Congress factor in trade pacts
23-Feb-2012
The passing by the United States Congress of the three free trade agreements (FTAs) the US concluded with Colombia, Panama and South Korea respectively last October was a long time coming.
Korea, US free trade deal to take effect March 15
23-Feb-2012 Reuters
A long-delayed free trade deal between the United States and South Korea will go into effect on March 15 following months of technical-level talks, officials said on Tuesday, cheering business groups that have waited years for the day.