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With RCEP commitment, India marks big shift in trade policy
23-Mar-2016     Live Mint
New Delhi’s higher level of commitment on investment, services may become template for bilateral treaties
To change a BIT is not enough
22-Mar-2016     Both Ends
On the need to create sound policy frameworks for investment.
Businesses call for FTA reform as Indian exports continue to fall
22-Mar-2016     Food Navigator Asia
Business leaders have called on the Indian government to conduct a thorough review of the country's trade agreements as experts predict this year’s exports will slump to 2010 levels.
IFA wants Coveney to defend farmers against potential EU/Mercosur trade deal
22-Mar-2016     AgriLand
The IFA is calling on Minister Coveney and Ireland’s MEPs to come out strongly against a potential EU/Mercosur deal and in defence of farmers and the agriculture sector.
EU-US FTA (TTIP) - draft regulatory cooperation chapter (EU proposal, February 2016)
21-Mar-2016     European Commission
As released by the European Commission
TTIP: Big business and US to have major say in EU trade deals, leak reveals
21-Mar-2016     The Independent
Document obtained by campaign group shows legislation will be influenced before it reaches European Parliament
EU in Latin America trade push
21-Mar-2016     EurActiv
The EU is in a drive to deepen trade ties with Latin America. It is eager to do business with Cuba, and on the cusp of relaunching negotiations with Mercosur.
Caribbean countries not fully satisfied with EPA accord
21-Mar-2016     Jamaica Observer
Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) countries say they are yet to “meaningfully reap the potential benefits” of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed with Europe in 2008.
Next round of RCEP negotiations in April in Australia
21-Mar-2016     The Economic Times
The next round of negotiations for the proposed mega trade deal, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), would take place in April in Australia.
Don’t endorse ECOWAS-EU economic partnership agreement , MAN tells FG
18-Mar-2016     This Day
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has admonished the federal government to withhold its endorsement of the ECOWAS-EU economic partnership agreement.