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China piles up free trade deals as Trump abandons them
25-Jan-2018     Bloomberg
China is hoping to have a ‘bumper year’ for new trade deals. 11 nations are planning to save the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
NAFTA talks focus on dispute settlement, autos
25-Jan-2018     Toronto Star
Canada has proposed that Canada and Mexico would agree to a dispute settlement process between their two countries alone — to be outlined in an annex to the NAFTA.
Don’t sign revised trade pact, consumers group urges government
25-Jan-2018     Free Malaysia Today News
Consumers Association of Penang says the new agreement will be even worse than the original as there will not even be the benefit of selling more exports to the US.
Manila keeps focus on RCEP despite TPP breakthrough
25-Jan-2018     Business Mirror
Manila will continue to focus its efforts to concluding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) despite the breakthrough made by the 11 remaining negotiating countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
'Early conclusion of RCEP crucial to boost trade with ASEAN'
25-Jan-2018     Outlook India
India is looking forward to working closely with ASEAN in a range of activities in various sectors such as commerce, tourism, agriculture, environment, renewable energy, telecom, infrastructure, manufacturing, financial services, energy, green economy and skill development.
China seeking more free-trade deals as Trump tramples them
25-Jan-2018     Today
China is redoubling its effort to seal free trade agreements with many countries. It has already covered nearly 21 countries, contrary to 20 covered by the US.
Rescued TPP trade deal about more than economics
24-Jan-2018     Australian Financial Review
Its resurrection represents a critical step towards building a trading system in which Washington's abandonment of the region doesn't immediately fall uncontested into China's hands.
Brazil and Mercosur negotiate possible trade accord with UK
24-Jan-2018     The Rio Times
Due to Brexit, the UK will be excluded from the trade agreement between Mercosur and the EU, and will need to negotiate a separate agreement.
China, Switzerland pledge to further boost bilateral relations
24-Jan-2018     Ecns
Switzerland plans to coordinate cooperation with China within the context of the Belt and Road Initiative, and to promote the continuous development of bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation in all fields.
Can Modi free India's trade policy from 'swadeshi' shackles?
24-Jan-2018     DailyO
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, India is likely to meet a lot of offers for free trade and investment deals. With US, France and Canada leaders meeting their Indian counterpart in coming few months, it is likely that India may enter into a free trade agreement with them. Though, it will be interesting to know how Prime Minister Modi go ahead with these offers.