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Time ripe for RP-Europe trade deal
21-Oct-2010 PDI
"I believe that the time is ripe for the Philippines and the EU to look seriously at a possible bilateral FTA, not as an alternative to an EU-Asean FTA, but as an important building block towards that goal," says EU Ambassador Alistair MacDonald
Israelis arrested on bribery charges
20-Oct-2010 Messenger
On October 15 Georgian law enforcers detained Israeli businessmen offering Deputy Minister of Finance, Avtandil Kharadze USD 7 million for him to convince the Georgian Government not to challenge a decision of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Landlocked Bolivia eyes port after deal with Peru
20-Oct-2010 Reuters
"This [deal] opens the door for Bolivians to have an international port, to the use of the ocean for global trade and for Bolivian products to have better access to global markets," Evo Morales said after signing the agreement.
Calls for safeguards surge as Taiwan enters post-ECFA era
20-Oct-2010 PCT
Despite much controversy, the Ma administration proceeded to sign an Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement with China effective September 12, 2010, and Taiwanese people woke up to find themselves plunged into a post-ECFA era.
European businesses call for Taiwan free trade pact
20-Oct-2010 AFP
An influential European business group on Tuesday called for a free trade pact with Taiwan, bolstered by the signing of a sweeping trade agreement between the island and China.
Peru president proposes a Pacific Rim integration for South America
20-Oct-2010 LIP
Yesterday, Peruvian President Alan García said he wrote letters to the presidents of Panama, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador, proposing the regional integration of the five Pacific rim countries.
Korea, US lawmakers sent letter urging Lee, Obama to change Korea FTA’s text: report
20-Oct-2010 Yonhap
Scores of South Korean and US lawmakers recently sent a letter to their presidents to seek "meaningful changes" to the free trade deal pending for more than three years over autos and beef, reports said Tuesday.
Malaysia to get greater access to india for palm oil, cocoa in trade pact
19-Oct-2010 Bloomberg
Malaysia said it expects to conclude talks with India on a free-trade agreement next week that should see it obtain greater access for products including cocoa and palm oil as well as more stringent anti-dumping provisions.
No rush: Rugebatu warns against rushing into PACER Plus
19-Oct-2010 Solomon Star
The Solomon Islands’ biggest umbrella body for community service organisations on Saturday warned against rushing into PACER-Plus – a free trade agreement proposed between Pacific Island countries, Australia and New Zealand.
10 reasons why CETA is bad for Canada
19-Oct-2010 Trade Justice Network
The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA for short, will change the face of Canada as we know it, and Harper wants to sign it in a hurry - before anyone has a chance to debate it!
CLC statement on negotiations toward a CETA between Canada and the EU
19-Oct-2010 CLC
The Canadian Labour Congress would support an agreement between Canada and the EU embodying the most positive features of the European social model, but this is not on offer. Instead, the CETA would constrain the ability of governments in Canada to meet their democratic responsibilities to citizens and residents.
Europeans miffed over Montreal subway deal as trade talks resume with Canada
19-Oct-2010 Montreal Gazette
As Canada and the European Union kick off their latest round of trade talks, European officials are still fuming over Quebec’s decision to lock international bidders out of a $1.2-billion contract to supply subway cars in Montreal.
Australia says FTA deal with China long way off
19-Oct-2010 IBT
China and Australia remain well apart in glacial negotiations on a free trade deal, especially in the agriculture and services sectors, a senior Australian trade official said on Monday.
Tokyo shows reluctance to free-trade talks with New Zealand
18-Oct-2010 Mainichi
Japan’s farm minister Michihiko Kano expressed reluctance Sunday to an offer from his New Zealand counterpart for negotiations toward the signing of a bilateral free trade agreement.
Jordan-Canada FTA sailing smoothly in final process of endorsement
18-Oct-2010 Jordan Times
The free trade agreement between Jordan and Canada is moving through the Canadian approval process with very little resistance compared to FTAs signed with other countries.
Canada-EU free trade: Treat or trick? Groups to protest CETA negotiations, demand consultations
18-Oct-2010 Council of Canadians
While improving ties with Europe sounds good, CETA is no treat – it’s a trick that threatens farmers, First Nations, public water, municipal democracy, good jobs, public services, cultural protections and other policies designed to protect people from corporate profiteering.
Peru, Central America to begin FTA negotiations on November 8
17-Oct-2010 Andina
Peru expects to launch FTA negotiations with Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatelama on November 8. The decision of El Salvador and Nicaragua will be rendered in a couple of days.
Wisconsin cheese makers concerned with trade deal
17-Oct-2010 WPR
Wisconsin cheese makers are reacting to a free trade agreement between the European Union and South Korea which may require them to re-name their cheeses.
EU states and MEPs clash over international talks
15-Oct-2010 EU Observer
Member states are considering taking the EU Parliament to court if it does not back down on demands for new powers on EU foreign policy and international agreements, EUobserver has learnt.
NFU warns new trade agreement with EU could crush Canadian farmers
15-Oct-2010 NFU
National Farmers Union President, Terry Boehm, warns this agreement will further intensify Canada’s farm income crisis. "The CETA would mean many changes, but none more negative than its effect to extinguish farmers’ rights to save and re-use seeds," states Boehm.