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Cameron pledges support for EU-US trade deal and vows to fight unions over it
UK David Cameron has pledged to put "rocket boosters" behind plans for an EU-US free trade deal and vowed to fight some of those who are against it.
G20: NZ, South Korea sign free-trade agreement
New Zealand and South Korea have concluded a free-trade agreement that's expected to cut into export tariffs in the nation's sixth-largest export market that currently run to about $230 million a year.
Keen to have a Bilateral Investment Treaty with India: US
"The Indian-US bilateral investment treaty has stalled a bit and it is time to get it back on track," Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles Rivkin said.
EU Parliament gives nod to Moldova trade agreement
European Union lawmakers have approved the EU's trade deal with Moldova
Obama and the GOP Congress unite to push US meat overseas
A new report by IATP shows that the US meat industry is licking its chops at the prospect of a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement in order to ship more product overseas while US meat consumption declines.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership: Core negotiation issues
Simple overview of the main negotiating points and stumbling blocks, seen from a US manufacturers alliance perspective
Free trade agreement with the EU on the horizon
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she is in favour of a free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union.
US Chamber strengthens commitment to US-Brazil relationship
The Brazil-US Business Council today signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) to conduct studies on a potential trade agreement and report back to both governments on their findings.
BusinessEurope: Trade roadmap for the European Commission
The European business lobby's "trade agenda" for new European Commission
New Zealand: PM warns TPP deal could be put on ice
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is warning the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal could be put on ice if no deal is done soon.