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Nepal, United States scheduled to sit for talks next month
18-May-2016 The Himalayan Times
The upcoming council meeting will cover raft of issues related to trade and investments. Nepal has been preparing to lure investors from the US by showcasing various projects in hydropower, tourism, industry and service sectors.
How isolation is bringing China and Israel together
18-May-2016 Stratfor
For Israel a FTA is also about diversifying its political relationships, as the West is becoming more politically distant. A similar urge is motivating China. Looking out into the South China Sea, Beijing sees a U.S. effort to physically contain China’s expansion.
Free trade agreement talks between GCC & China gain momentum
16-May-2016 The Peninsula
The talks between GCC countries and China to reach a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have gained momentum. Once implemented, the agreement will further boost cooperation and the volume of trade between the two sides.
Argentina agrees $217 million arbitration deal with energy companies
16-May-2016 Business Recorder
Argentina has agreed to pay $217 million to two energy companies in long-standing arbitration cases stemming from its 2001/02 economic crisis.
Greece to block TTIP unless geographical indications are protected
16-May-2016 EurActiv
The Greek government is ready to veto the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the US and the EU unless it ensures increased protection for key agricultural geographical indicators.
Renegotiation of Korea-US FTA may dent alliance: Seoul officials
16-May-2016 Korea Times
A demand to renegotiate the terms of a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the United States may very well mean the end of the bilateral trade pact, if not the countries’ alliance.
TTIP must die so the West can live
16-May-2016 Foreign Policy
Free-market evangelists say the U.S.-EU trade deal is essential to the future of transatlantic diplomacy. But dangerous economics could unravel centuries of partnership.
Iran, EEU move closer to free trade deal
16-May-2016 Press TV
Iran said that it has started to look into the possibility of launching free trade with Eurasia Economic Union (EEU)
TTIP will damage public health and climate, says official report
16-May-2016 War on Want
The controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will have negative effects on public health, jobs and the climate, according to the official impact assessment.
Indonesia eyes FTA with Australia in 2017, CEPA with EU in 2018
13-May-2016 The Jakarta Post
Indonesia is hoping to seal a free trade agreement ( FTA ) with Australia in 2017, followed by a comprehensive economic partnership agreement ( CEPA ) with the European Union in 2018.
Bilateral US-Israel “free” trade agreement delivers $144 billion deficit to US
13-May-2016 Global Research
The cumulative US merchandise trade deficit with Israel from 1985 through 2015 has ballooned to $144 billion adjusted for inflation. Why are these results so one-sided? By design.
South Americans won’t give up on beef
13-May-2016 Politico
“Agricultural products are included in the offer the EU is making … just like beef, pork, dairy and grain,” said the foreign minister of Uruguay.
Can India negotiate a new trade strategy?
13-May-2016 East Asia Forum
Some members of the Indian government are urging for more proactive engagement to conclude FTA negotiations, even if this means making compromises.
Livestock carcass washing rules remain a Canada-EU irritant despite CETA
12-May-2016 iPolitics
A dispute over the way Canadian slaughter plants wash beef and pork carcasses could prevent Canadian beef and pork producers from taking advantage of new market access granted under the pending Canada-Europe trade agreement.
Thailand studying Russia’s proposal on EAEU free trade zone - PM
12-May-2016 TASS
Thailand’s PM Prayut Chan-o-cha says the country is ready to join the EAEU free trade zone in case it promotes better economic outcomes of the country
Letter from Colombian Embassy regarding Senate Finance, USTR pressure on Novartis compulsory license
12-May-2016 KEI
The letter says that this dispute over the compulsory license could prejudice resources for a new initiative called "Paz Colombia", as well as the US FTA with Colombia, and access to the TPP.
EU Trade Commissioner refuses to rule beef out of Mercosur trade deal
11-May-2016 AgriLand
EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström refused to rule beef out of a new trade deal between the EU and a host of South American countries.
Health insurers’ profit dispute sent to the EU court
11-May-2016 Slovak Spectator
Slovakia has made a step towards reversing an arbitration ruling over the ban of generating profits on private health insurers, the Finance Ministry says.
Norwegian body seeks to ward off TTIP’s negative impact
11-May-2016 Global Meat News
Damage to Norway’s trade, due to the world’s largest free trade agreement, could be minimised if the country lowers its import tariff on agricultural products.
Results of last EU-Japan negotiating round
11-May-2016 Politico
The Commission released its report on the latest EU-Japan negotiations, which happened between April 11-20 in Tokyo.