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EU-US FTA (TTIP) - draft regulatory cooperation proposal (Dec 2014)
29-Jan-2015     CEO
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TTIP: Regulations handcuffed
29-Jan-2015     CEO
A new leaked proposal from the transatlantic trade treaty negotiations (TTIP) shows the European Commission seemingly unstoppable in its drive to constrain regulations to protect the public interest – including potentially those made by regional authorities.
Vietnam may see little gains from Russian FTA
28-Jan-2015    
The final negotiation between Vietnam and the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan on their free trade agreement (FTA) concluded last month right around the time that Russia's economy took a nose dive.
Report: US trade and migration policies feed crisis in Honduras
28-Jan-2015     National Catholic Reporter
Failed trade and migration policies of the United States have exacerbated political problems in Honduras, leading to greater poverty and violence, says a recent report by the AFL-CIO.
US, Japan trade negotiators close to striking key deal
28-Jan-2015     VoA
It is obvious a breakthrough is imminent, according to veteran Asia trade talks watcher Chris Nelson, senior vice president of Samuels International Associates.
Japan agrees to RI proposal to review partnership deal
28-Jan-2015     Jakarta Post
In a much anticipated move, Japan has given a nod to Indonesia’s proposal to review an economic partnership agreement to further step up bilateral economic relations.
Tripartite free trade area in Africa to launch in May: AU official
28-Jan-2015     Xinhua
A senior official of African Union (AU) said Tuesday the long-awaited tripartite free trade area between three regional blocs is expected to be launched in May in Cairo, Egypt.
Poland criticizes bilateral trade deals with Moscow after French accord
28-Jan-2015     Reuters
Poland led EU criticism of bilateral farm deals with Moscow on Monday following a French accord with Russia to lift its ban on live pig and pork imports, saying they broke the "principle of European solidarity".
California wine producers claim B.C. liquor reforms violate NAFTA, GATT, and EU-Canada Agreement
28-Jan-2015     Straight.com
The association representing California wine producers has called on Premier Christy Clark to revoke or modify plans to favour the sale of B.C. wines in grocery stores claiming that "they violate Canada's international trade obligations including NAFTA, GATT and the EU-Agreement on wine sales".
German workers warn auto bosses not to compromise rights in TTIP
27-Jan-2015     Reuters
Union representatives at Germany's largest carmakers including Daimler and Volkswagen warned auto bosses and politicians on Tuesday not to water down labour rights in negotiations for a transatlantic trade deal.