20-Apr-2007
AllAfrica.com
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has warned that harmonisation of tariffs under the proposed ECOWAS-EU Economic Partnership Agreement will lead to loss of over 478 million dollars (about N6.2 billion) in revenue from non-oil exports annually, and closure of some industries in the country.
19-Apr-2007
Edmonton Journal
Wary North American automakers and their unions are warning the Canadian government not to be tempted by a recently concluded South Korea-US free trade pact into a similar deal.
18-Apr-2007
People’s Daily
The European Union is about to announce an 840 million euro (1.141 billion US dollar) aid program for Central America, the European Commission said Tuesday.
18-Apr-2007
AllAfrica.com
The Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs is expected in Rwanda this week to seal trade and investment frameworks with the Rwandan government.
18-Apr-2007
Economic Times
India will ensure that the proposed Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN does not end up as a ’palm oil FTA.’ Palm oil products currently represent 77% of India’s edible oil imports.