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EU-US trade talks seen dragging on until mid-2016
22-Feb-2014     Euractiv
As the European Union and the United States wrap up a week of talks on the transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) in Washington, the EU still says it hopes to have something to show before the European elections in May. But observers say the real, final deadline is mid 2016, just before the US elections.
American-European trade pact could dwarf TPPA if it becomes a reality
21-Feb-2014     Bernama
Economies like Malaysia would have to adhere to the tariff levels agreed to between both the EU and the US if they want to export to these markets and those of other potential members such as Japan and South Korea.
Obama's ambitious trade agenda hits Asian resistance
21-Feb-2014     Reuters
America's ambitious trade agenda is running into fierce resistance in Asia, but negotiators say a draft Pacific free-trade deal that papers over some differences may be ready by the time US President Barack Obama visits the region in April.
Farmers to resist free trade with India
21-Feb-2014     Dawn
Punjab’s farmers forged an alliance on Thursday to resist any move to allow free trade with India in agricultural products from Wagah-Attari land route, claiming that such a decision would destroy country’s agriculture and throw its growers out of business.
Japan willing to concede on agricultural products for free trade agreement
19-Feb-2014     Japan Daily Press
A key government official has said on Tuesday that Japan is willing to concede several points on crucial agricultural issues as they officially begin talks with the United States in preparation for the high-level multilateral negotiations next week in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement.
Mercosur-EU trade deal close: Brazilian FM
19-Feb-2014     Xinhua
Brazilian Foreign Minister Luiz Alberto Figueiredo said Tuesday that despite recent delays, member countries of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) are close to finalizing a trade deal with the European Union.
Trade chief misleads on GM foods
18-Feb-2014     EU Observer
Who is really in charge of the European Union’s food safety policies? Over the past few weeks, two EU commissioners have been sounding markedly different notes about genetically modified (GM) crops.
Can Chile curb the TPP?
17-Feb-2014     FPIF
With the US Congress deadlocked over trade, Chile's progressive new government may be able to win new protections and increase transparency in the TPP talks, write Sarah Anderson and Imara Salas
S. Korea, China divided over illegal fishing in FTA talks
17-Feb-2014     Yonhap
Seoul is pressing the issue but China maintains that it will not discuss it.
Philexport urges competition ‘safety nets’ for small fishers
17-Feb-2014     Business World
While the Philippine fisheries sector is generally seen as competitive under the proposed free trade agreement with the European Union, exporters said the government should still provide small fishermen with “safety nets” from stiffer competition.