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Chile president wants free-trade agreement with CARICOM
9-Jul-2018 Jamaica Observer
President of the Republic of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, has expressed interest in entering into negotiations on a free trade-agreement with the Caribbean Community.
Chile, Brazil wrap up first round of “second generation” FTA talks
11-Jun-2018 Santiago Times
Brazil and Chile launched the first round of negotiations for a “second generation” free trade agreement, since they already have 100% of their trade released for more than 20 years.
EU and Chile complete third round of trade negotiations
7-Jun-2018 European Commission
Negotiators met in Brussels from 28 May to 1 June for the 3rd round of negotiations for a new, modernised trade agreement between the EU and Chile.
UK foreign secretary seeks trade agreements in Chile, Latin America
24-May-2018 Reuters
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson concluded a five-day charm offensive in Latin America by expressing interest in a trade agreement with Chile and other countries in Latin America’s so-called Pacific Alliance.
The EU is no progressive free trader: It’s exporting chronic diseases to Latin America
24-May-2018 Euractiv
The EU has apparently chosen to put the trade goals of European tobacco companies ahead of their own commitments to sustainable development.
Bolivia ordered to make US$49mn award to Chile’s Quiborax
24-May-2018 BN Americas
After a 14-year dispute between Quiborax and the Bolivian government, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) rejected Bolivia’s application to annul a US$48.6mn award in favor of the Chilean mining company.
Chinese, Chilean FMs hold talks to deepen bilateral cooperation
21-May-2018 Xinhua
China expects Chile to continue to play an active and exemplary role in jointly building the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative with Latin America, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.
Uruguay: No position on the FTA with Chile after an official plenary
9-May-2018 MercoPress
The plenary of the leftist coalition Broad Front concluded on Sunday with a motion that postpones the decision over the Free Trade Agreement with Chile.
A new FTA on the anvil between Chile and Brazil
30-Apr-2018 IndraStra
The Chilean President Sebastián Piñera and Brazilian President Michel discussed a proposal for a free trade agreement between Brazil and Chile.
EP wants to include gender equality in free-trade agreements
15-Mar-2018 Euractiv
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution to better account for gender equality in trade agreements. The commission could follow up on the resolution in its agreement with Chile.
EU and Chile looking for the perfect agreement
27-Feb-2018 Euractiv
The European Union and Chile would like to improve on their association agreement, which in 15 years has resulted in the doubling of trade volumes between them.
Moving forward in global trade
19-Feb-2018 Bangkok Post
Thailand has entered into negotiations for a number of free trade agreements (FTA). Its first FTA was the Asean Free Trade Area, signed in 1992. The country has six FTAs with India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Peru and Chile.
EU-Chile trade talks: Commission releases its proposals and reports about progress
7-Feb-2018 European Commission
The negotiating teams covered a broad range of issues such as the facilitation of customs procedures, trade in services, investment, competition, rules of origin, and intellectual property.
EU-Chile FTA: EU proposals (Jan 2018)
7-Feb-2018 European Commission
As released by the European Commission
Japan says trans-Pacific trade pact, without US, to be signed in March
23-Jan-2018 Reuters
Eleven countries aiming to forge a new Asia-Pacific trade pact after the United States pulled out of an earlier version will hold a signing ceremony in Chile in March.
Chinese FM meets Chile’s president-elect on bilateral ties
22-Jan-2018 Xinhua
China is willing to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership with Chile, and enhance cooperation with Latin America within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Indonesia, Chile sign CEPA
21-Dec-2017 Jakarta Post
Indonesia and Chile have signed the Indonesia-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita announced.
Chile interested in joint partnerships with Pakistan
12-Dec-2017 The Nation
A Joint Feasibility Group will work to formalize the FTA within six months’ period.
EU-Chile FTA: EU directives (Oct 2017)
22-Nov-2017
EU, Chile to start talks to update free trade deal
14-Nov-2017 Reuters
The EU and Chile signed a deal on political and economic cooperation in 2002, but have decided it needs updating to increase work together on issues including climate change, education policy and trade.