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US renews fight against EU ban on hormone-treated beef
23-Dec-2016     EurActiv
Given the failure of the TTIP talks, the US is reinstating its trade action, according to USTR.
RCEP talks progressing well but there are challenges
22-Dec-2016     The Sun Daily
RCEP member countries will try to bridge the gaps in several areas, including the movement of goods, during rounds of meetings scheduled in 2017.
Pak, Malaysia to finalise reduction of duties under FTA
22-Dec-2016     Pakistan Observer
Malaysia and Pakistan, currently negotiating a further reduction of duties on existing and additional tariff lines under a free trade agreement (FTA), are expected to finalise it in the first quarter next year.
EU proposes to expand trade deal with Turkey
22-Dec-2016     EurActiv
The European Union proposed expanding its 1996 trade agreement with Turkey in a bid to improve ties that have been strained over Ankara’s stalled negotiations to join the bloc.
All 28 EU members must approve post-Brexit trade deal, union's lawyer says
22-Dec-2016     The Independent
The UK hopes to secure a fast-track trade deal with Europe after Brexit but the advocate general at the European Court of Justice's opinion, if followed by the bloc's highest court, could cripple that plan.
India may offer China tariff removal on over 70% goods
21-Dec-2016     Livemint
India plans to take a longer period to eliminate tariff with China to give the domestic industry enough time to adjust to a trade deal with China
Japan suspends trade pact discussions with Taiwan over food ban
21-Dec-2016     Focus Taiwan
Japan has refused to resume discussions on an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Taiwan until it lifts a ban on food imports from radiation-affected areas of Japan.
EU could cut aid to nations frustrating its trade agreement
21-Dec-2016     Standard
The European Union could cut development aid to East African countries that have refused to enter its trade agreement.
6 ways we could improve NAFTA for working people
21-Dec-2016     AFL-CIO
It is important that everyday working people’s perspectives lead the debate, starting with how to rewrite NAFTA.
Cabinet gives green light for FTA with Iran
21-Dec-2016     New Straits Times
Malaysia will embark on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Iran to take advantage of the potential growth of bilateral business.