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The geopolitics of the Eurasian Economic Union
3-Jun-2014     Counterpunch
The deal signed last week by Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan to create a Eurasian Economic Union is yet another countermeasure against US and European attempts to isolate Russia.
PNG needs to grow its own food: Minister
3-Jun-2014     Solomon Star News
Trade minister Maru says PNG has an urgent need to negotiate and enter into new trade and investment agreements with Indonesia, Philippines, China and Malaysia in order to produce food locally.
Deal or no deal? EU-Canada trade deal falters at final hurdle
3-Jun-2014     Reuters
Canada and the European Union are struggling to finalize a multibillion-dollar trade pact six months after political leaders said it was sealed, an embarrassment for Brussels as it seeks a far bigger deal with the United States.
Why is it so acceptable to lie to promote trade deals?
30-May-2014     Common Dreams
It's not polite to use the "L" word here in Washington, but it's hard not to be more than a bit disgusted with the frequency with which trade pacts are sold as great engines of job creation and economic growth, when they clearly are not, writes Dean Baker.
South Africa-Brazil FTAs will impact Namibian beef industry
30-May-2014     New Era
South Africa's negotiations with Brazil to sign FTAs to allow the import of cheap meat into South Africa will have implications for Namibia.
Pakistan likely to expand FTA trade with Sri Lanka
30-May-2014    
Pakistan, Sri Lanka’s second largest trade partner in the region, has indicated interest in expanding its free trade agreement (FTA) trade with the island, creating growth in bilateral trade, which already exceeds the US $ 460 million mark, according to Sri Lanka’s trade ministry.
A call for the building of an alternative legal framework to the international investment treaties
29-May-2014     Network for Justice in Global Investment
This document seeks to incorporate proposals that have for some time been in the process of elaboration by actors from civil society, social movements, academics, and legal experts.
Elizabeth Warren reveals inside details of trade talks
29-May-2014     The Nation
“I actually have had supporters of the deal say to me ‘They have to be secret, because if the American people knew what was actually in them, they would be opposed,’” says US Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Taiwan, China to pursue free trade despite pact delays: Siew
29-May-2014     CNA
Taiwan and China will continue to pursue more liberalized bilateral trade, despite delays in the progress of two trade pacts with China, Taiwan's former vice president Vincent Siew said on Wednesday.
Hong Kong consults on FTA with ASEAN
29-May-2014     Tax News
Hong Kong's Government has initiated a public consultation on the proposed free trade agreement between Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).