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UK-China free trade agreement of ‘great interest’ to meat sector
4-Aug-2016     GMN
A China bilateral trade deal offers "great opportunities" to the UK meat industry, according to The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA).
Bolivian president slams Pacific Alliance trade bloc
4-Aug-2016     Telesur
Evo Morales says the Pacific Alliance trade bloc is a neocolonial tool intended to cripple regional trade initiatives that exclude the US.
India to defend stand against zero-tariffs at RCEP trade ministers’ meet
4-Aug-2016     The Hindu
Offers made to India by other members in services still weak.
RI eyes to develop key sectors from Australian trade deal
4-Aug-2016     The Jakarta Post
Indonesia is hoping to develop a number of key sectors through an anticipated free-trade deal with Australia, which is aimed at boosting trade and investment between the neighboring countries.
Kerala will bleed if India negotiates trade deal in secrecy: Why can't the Modi govt consult states?
4-Aug-2016     The News Minute
A letter written by Kerala’s Agriculture Minister VS Sunil Kumar shows that when it comes to trade negotiations, New Delhi prefers non-transparency to consultations.
Civil society groups say No to investors suing States in RCEP
3-Aug-2016    
95 civil society organisations strongly and publicly urge countries negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to reject ISDS in the agreement.
New report weighs pros, cons of U.S.-China BIT
3-Aug-2016     Politico
A U.S.-China bilateral investment treaty could significantly increase investment flows between the world’s two largest economies.
Indonesia and Australia recommit to free trade deal in 18 months
3-Aug-2016     Sidney Morning Herald
Indonesia and Australia have recommitted to finalising a free trade deal within 18 months despite the appointment of a new Indonesian trade minister.
EU trade policy ‘close to death’ if Canada deal fails
3-Aug-2016     Politico
Fears grow that Brussels is losing control of one of its core competencies.
Uruguay to sign free trade agreement with Chile
3-Aug-2016     Latin America Herald Tribune
President Tabare Vazquez said that Uruguay planned to sign a free trade agreement with Chile, expanding south-to-south cooperation and regional integration.