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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.
Denmark backs early start of Japan-EU free trade talks
23-Feb-2012 Mainichi
Japan and Denmark agreed Tuesday to aim for the start of formal negotiations later this year on a free trade agreement between Asia’s second-biggest economy and the European Union.
US wants more talks on Japan bid to join Pacific trade group
23-Feb-2012 Reuters
The United States said on Wednesday it was still considering whether to support Japan’s bid to join talks on a trans-Pacific regional free trade agreement, three months after Tokyo announced interest in the negotiations.
Trade unions discuss EU India FTA
22-Feb-2012 IMFMetal
International Metalworkers Federation South Asia Office organized a workshop on EU India Free Trade Agreement on February 14 and 15 in New Delhi. Representatives of Indian national trade union centres and Indian affiliates of IMF, BWI, ITGLWF, UNI, ICEM exchanged views on trade policies and implications for development and employment with IMF affiliates from France, Italy, Canada, Argentina and Japan.
Japan ‘very pleased’ with Jpepa—embassy
21-Feb-2012
Japan is very pleased with the economic fruits of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (Jpepa), which has made “significant strides” since it came into force in 2008, according to the Japanese Embassy in Pasay City.