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TTIP must die so the West can live
16-May-2016     Foreign Policy
Free-market evangelists say the U.S.-EU trade deal is essential to the future of transatlantic diplomacy. But dangerous economics could unravel centuries of partnership.
Iran, EEU move closer to free trade deal
16-May-2016     Press TV
Iran said that it has started to look into the possibility of launching free trade with Eurasia Economic Union (EEU)
TTIP will damage public health and climate, says official report
16-May-2016     War on Want
The controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will have negative effects on public health, jobs and the climate, according to the official impact assessment.
Indonesia eyes FTA with Australia in 2017, CEPA with EU in 2018
13-May-2016     The Jakarta Post
Indonesia is hoping to seal a free trade agreement ( FTA ) with Australia in 2017, followed by a comprehensive economic partnership agreement ( CEPA ) with the European Union in 2018.
Bilateral US-Israel “free” trade agreement delivers $144 billion deficit to US
13-May-2016     Global Research
The cumulative US merchandise trade deficit with Israel from 1985 through 2015 has ballooned to $144 billion adjusted for inflation. Why are these results so one-sided? By design.
South Americans won’t give up on beef
13-May-2016     Politico
“Agricultural products are included in the offer the EU is making … just like beef, pork, dairy and grain,” said the foreign minister of Uruguay.
Can India negotiate a new trade strategy?
13-May-2016     East Asia Forum
Some members of the Indian government are urging for more proactive engagement to conclude FTA negotiations, even if this means making compromises.
Livestock carcass washing rules remain a Canada-EU irritant despite CETA
12-May-2016     iPolitics
A dispute over the way Canadian slaughter plants wash beef and pork carcasses could prevent Canadian beef and pork producers from taking advantage of new market access granted under the pending Canada-Europe trade agreement.
Thailand studying Russia’s proposal on EAEU free trade zone - PM
12-May-2016     TASS
Thailand's PM Prayut Chan-o-cha says the country is ready to join the EAEU free trade zone in case it promotes better economic outcomes of the country
Letter from Colombian Embassy regarding Senate Finance, USTR pressure on Novartis compulsory license
12-May-2016     KEI
The letter says that this dispute over the compulsory license could prejudice resources for a new initiative called "Paz Colombia", as well as the US FTA with Colombia, and access to the TPP.