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"Trade deals hurt the middle class"
3-Oct-2011     Politico
"We strongly oppose the proposed trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama. They will not help put Americans back to work, only further hasten the decline of our middle class," declares Richard Trumka, head of the AFL-CIO
Study: Colombia anti-union violence undeterred
3-Oct-2011     AP
A new study challenges claims from the administration of President Barack Obama that Colombia is making important strides in bringing to justice killers of labor activists and so deserves U.S. congressional approval of a long-stalled free trade pact.
M’sia looks to sign FTA with European Free Trade Association
3-Oct-2011     The Star
The Government is doing feasibility studies to see whether it could embark on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) by mid next year, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Philippines: EU remains interested in FTA
3-Oct-2011     Manila Bulletin
The European Union continues to seek a free trade agreement with the Philippines as it is seen to be the key in increasing foreign investments into the Philippines, including the green and renewable energy sector.
FTA strategies in China and India
2-Oct-2011    
By mid-2011, the two Asian giants were among Asia's leaders in FTA activity with 11 each in effect in both China and India. The number of FTAs under negotiation and proposed suggested that such activity will rise in the future, as China has another 13 agreements in the pipeline and India another 20.
Fifth round FTA negotiations between Malaysia-EU in mid Oct
30-Sep-2011     Bernama
The fifth round of the Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the European Union and Malaysia will be held in mid-October in Brussels, Belgium.
Access to EU markets for exporters from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries
30-Sep-2011     EU Trade
The Commission will withdraw the Market Access Regulation for 18 countries that have not taken the necessary steps towards ratifying Economic Partnership Agreements signed with the EU.
Developing countries query European bid to abolish sugar quotas
28-Sep-2011     ACP
The ACP Sugar Group has recently been made aware through media reports of an “impact study” made by and for the European Commission, reportedly due for release in October 2011. This study refers to proposals for changes in the European sugar regime. It is hoped that this is not accurate as some of the key assumptions and results are more than questionable.
US cheese companies prepare to infiltrate Korea
28-Sep-2011     Chosun Ilbo
As Korea and the U.S. await the approval of their respective legislatures on a Free Trade Agreement, around 30 members of the US Dairy Export Council came to Korea to study and tap this promising market this week.
EU seeks to begin FTA negotiations with S. Mediterranean countries
28-Sep-2011     KUNA
The European Union Foreign Affairs Council on Trade Monday agreed to begin negotiations on "direct and comprehensive" free trade agreements with Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia.