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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.
New treatment of foreign investors in South Africa
12-May-2016 Lexology
In the midst of various events, which sent shockwaves through the South African economy, the Protection of Investment Act was enacted on 15 December 2015.
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.
Polish agriculture ministry says ’no’ to TTIP
11-May-2016 Radio Poland
The Ministry of Agriculture says it will not agree to provisions that threaten Polish farmers in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) being negotiated between the European Union and the US.
Cambodia urged to join TPP
10-May-2016 Phnom Pehn Post
US Ambassador to Cambodia said that given Vietnam’s participation in the TPP, “it would be a shame for Cambodia to miss out and be left behind”.
Waitangi Tribunal ruling on TPPA – “it was unlikely that the Tribunal in this claim would opt to talk truth to power”
10-May-2016 The Daily Blog
The Waitangi Tribunal’s report on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is a paradox. Time and again the Tribunal says it is ‘troubled’ and ‘concerned’ about aspects of the TPPA and its implications for Maori.
Financial fissures weaken ASEAN community
10-May-2016 Business Vancouver
The economic gap between high flyers like Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia and laggards like Laos and Myanmar is too wide to be easily bridged.
Lao Holdings N.V. files three legal actions against Lao Gov’t
10-May-2016 Macau Business Daily
Locally established company seeks damages for holding company in impending Lao casino resort sale.