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Controversial copyright rules threaten Canada – European trade deal
8-Jul-2012    
In October 2007, several leading economies, including the U.S., European Union, and Canada, announced plans to negotiate the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).
Mauritius expresses interest for FTA with India
7-Jul-2012    
Mauritius on Friday expressed interest to start talks for a free trade agreement with India.
TDM Call for papers "Aligning Human Rights and Investment Protection"
7-Jul-2012     Transnational Dispute Management
Transnational Dispute Management is currently preparing a special issue on "Aligning Human Rights and Investment Protection".
Taiwan, South Korea start talks on investment pact
7-Jul-2012     CNA
Taiwan has started talks with South Korea on a bilateral investment protection agreement, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Francis Liang said Friday.
Carmakers dampen EU free-trade drive
7-Jul-2012    
South Korea's biggest car maker, Hyundai Motor Co, decided to boost its European presence five years ago, adding a family sedan and a sporty-looking crossover SUV to its smaller hatchbacks.
Korea, China to negotiate sensitive agricultural, industrial items separately
6-Jul-2012    
Korea and China have confirmed their basic positions on the bilateral free trade agreement, but have yet to reach an agreement on key issues such as the level of tariff concessions and the choice of sensitive and ultra-sensitive items.
American Congressmen to Propose US-Tunisia Free Trade Agreement
6-Jul-2012    
American Congressman David Dreier hosted a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia today alongside Ambassador Gordon Gray
We'll lose under trade deal, says Groser
6-Jul-2012    
Trade Negotiations Minister Tim Groser admits that the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal involves some loss of sovereignty for New Zealand - but says that is normal for trade agreements.
Analysis: Carmakers dampen EU's free-trade drive
6-Jul-2012     Reuters
There is barely a corner of the world where the negotiators from the European Union - the largest trading bloc - are not trying to deepen trade ties, and talks with 80 countries are under way, from Canada to Cape Verde.
The dark side of investment agreements
6-Jul-2012     TNI
An animation which exposes how people are paying the costs of corporate lawsuits under international investment agreements.