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MAN cautions Fed Govt on EPA
2-May-2017     The Nation
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has again cautioned the Federal Government to be wary of the Economic Community of West African States – European Union Economic Partnership Agreement.
Abe discusses possibility of FTA with May
2-May-2017     Japan News
The two leaders confirmed the two nations will deepen their economic cooperation after Britain’s withdrawal from the EU.
Differing motives complicate ‘TPP 11’
2-May-2017     Japan News
Eleven countries participating in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact will hold a chief negotiators meeting in Toronto to kick-start full-scale discussions toward implementation of the pact by the 11 countries, without the United States.
RCEP to boost global economic growth: ASEAN leaders
2-May-2017     New China
Leaders from the ASEAN have said that the RCEP will boost global trade
Difficult trade-offs necessary for RCEP to be worthwhile: PM Lee Hsien Loong
2-May-2017     The Straits Times
Asean is keen to conclude a region-wide trade agreement with its key partners, but the pact must have substance to be worthwhile, said Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
TRIPS flexibilities under threat from investment disputes: a closer look at Canada’s “win” against Eli Lilly
28-Apr-2017     IP Watch
Although Canada won in a unanimous decision, the ruling does not, however, guarantee domestic discretion going forward, contrary to the suggestion of some.
US officials eye next steps on trade with Europe, Japan, NAFTA partners
28-Apr-2017     ICTSD
The past weeks have seen a flurry of trade activity in Washington and beyond, including a trip by US Vice President Mike Pence to Asia; meetings between top American and European trade officials; and an escalation in the US-Canada row over softwood lumber that could have implications for broader trade talks.
China envoy reaffirms importance of Canada-China free-trade talks
28-Apr-2017     The Globe and Mail
A second round of discussions between the countries’ trade delegations concluded in Ottawa and Chinese Ambassador said “we hope to speed up the process and sign the agreement” as soon as possible.
Japan won't make concessions in US trade talks
28-Apr-2017     IANS
Japan will not make concessions in its negotiations with the US for a bilateral trade deal, Finance Minister Taro Aso said. He remains confident that the US might still rejoin the TPP.
Malaysia-EU FTA talks to include palm oil resolutions
28-Apr-2017     Borneo Post
The free trade agreement negotiations between Malaysia and the European Union will include a discussion on the recent resolution by the EU parliament to phase out the use of certain vegetable oils.