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Colombian workers' rights still among the worst, two years after US trade pact
1-Oct-2013     Global Post
he Labor Action Plan was supposed to protect workers, but many leaders see "blatant disregard" for labor protections in Colombia.
Busting the myths of transparency around the EU-US trade deal
1-Oct-2013     Busting the myths of transparency around the EU-US trade deal
On 7 October, the second round of negotiations for a far-reaching transatlantic trade deal will begin in Brussels. Amidst calls for greater openness and public participation, the European Commission has gone into propaganda mode, promoting myths about the transparency and accountability of the talks. See through its feel-good rhetoric with Corporate Europe Observatory’s myth-busting guide to secrecy, corporate influence and lack of accountability in the transatlantic trade negotiations.
ACTA-plus damages in EU-Singapore free trade agreement
30-Sep-2013     FFII
The recently disclosed text of the EU-Singapore FTA contains the much criticized retail price damages, known from the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), the treaty the European Parliament rejected last year.
Ghana stands to lose US$88m revenue annually under EPA with EU says consultant
30-Sep-2013     Bernama
Ghana will lose on average of about US$88.575 million annually if it signs onto the Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union, says consultant Osman Mensah.
Philippines, 4 northern European countries eye free trade deal
30-Sep-2013     InterAksyon
The Philippines and four countries in Europe that are not part of the European Union are eyeing a free trade deal, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
Asia-Pacific countries hold talks on free trade deal
30-Sep-2013     Jiji Press
Sixteen Asia-Pacific countries started substantive discussions on a proposed regional free trade agreement (RCEP) at a four-day working-level meeting in Brisbane, Australia.
Ukraine angry as Canada suspends free-trade talks
30-Sep-2013     The Star
After three years of talks and five rounds of negotiations, the Canadian government suddenly suspended free trade negotiations with Ukraine – leaving a nearly complete deal in limbo.
Colombia anti-free trade strike brings gains for left
27-Sep-2013     Counterpunch
The struggle has made several gains for farmers and the left, writes Steven Mather from Putamayo.
Trade commission recognizes damage from EU FTA to S. Korean firms
27-Sep-2013     Yonhap
So far, 40 Korean companies have claimed damage from the country's FTAs, with 18 of them claiming damage from the Korea-EU FTA. Out of the total, 30 have been awarded damage.
Brazil route to broader Europe trade faces regional roadblock
27-Sep-2013     WSJ
Brazil's government is ready to present a proposal that would put 90% of its commerce with the European Union under a free-trade agreement, but the effort could stall on resistance from the country's existing partners in the regional Mercosur trade bloc.