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Asia wants a stronger global role for Europe
16-Feb-2017     EurActiv
The huge uncertainty surrounding the future of US foreign, security and trade policy opens new horizons for the EU in most parts of Asia.
Bilateral trade deals 'more realistic' option: Mustapa
16-Feb-2017     New Straits Times
In the absence of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, bilateral trade agreements with trading partners would be a ‘doable and more realistic’ option for Malaysia, International Trade and Industry Minister said.
Why are my highly educated friends so ignorant about trade?
16-Feb-2017     Local Futures Blog
Local Futures' Isabel Marlens discusses why many people know so little about trade issues, and what can be done about it.
Malmström: CETA done, Mexico and Mercosur next up
16-Feb-2017     EurActiv
EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström confirmed Mexico and Mercosur are next on the negotiating agenda.
With TPP's demise, Malaysia to explore new markets for trade - Ahmad Maslan
16-Feb-2017     Bernama
Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan said Malaysia would continue to focus on efforts to conclude the RCEP negotiations as the TPP would not be implemented.
Canada free-trade deal with EU points way for Australia
16-Feb-2017     Australian Financial Review
The European Union hope to launch the negotiation with Australia in the second half of the year, says EU ambassador to Canberra
After Parliament approval, final ratification could still put CETA in legal limbo
16-Feb-2017     EurActiv
Because CETA was declared a mixed agreement by the European Commission, it will also need to be ratified by national and regional parliaments.
U.S. urged Japan to refer to bilateral FTA in joint statement: sources
16-Feb-2017     Japan Times
In drafting a joint statement for release after the summit between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump, Washington urged Tokyo to refer to signing a bilateral free trade agreement.
PHL to South Korea: Slash pineapple tariff to zero
16-Feb-2017     Business Mirror
Manila has asked Seoul to bring down to zero the tariff it slaps on Philippine pineapple exports to South Korea.
EU-Israel Association Agreement under threat following new settlements announcement
16-Feb-2017     New Europe
A series of MEPs condemned Israel’s continued settlement construction in the occupied West Bank during a plenum debate.