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Why We Oppose the KORUS FTA - KCTU Position Paper on KORUS FTA
The Korean Conferederation of Trade Unions has great concerns about the bilateral and regional FTAs which are currently expanding in number across the world.
Taiwan firms reshaping cross-Strait relations
Taiwan industrial companies have been reorganizing resources on both sides of the Strait to sharpen their competitive edge in the wake of tariff reductions that took effect earlier this year.
Protesters denounce Canada-Honduras free trade deal
Prime Minister Stephen Harper boasted Friday that Canada's new free trade deal with Honduras will help that crime-ridden country emerge from poverty and political chaos, adding that his opponents are just "selfish" trade protectionists.
Camp says Canada-Colombia free trade puts US at disadvantage
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp said a free-trade accord between Canada and Colombia that takes effect today puts the U.S. at a disadvantage and underscores the need to pass the nation’s own stalled agreements.
Outreach plan to counter threat perception on FTAs
In a bid to counter the fears of local industry, the government is set to launch an outreach programme aimed at sensitizing domestic players about the advantages of the free trade agreements signed by India.
European Union not keen to relax FTA visa curbs
The European Union is pushing for more foreign investment in a slew of sectors-banking, insurance, legal, accounting, postal, maritime and security services-but is unwilling to allow a bigger number of Indian professionals to work in the 27-member union. The EU is also reluctant in permitting services trade through electronic channels.
Argentine ratifies trade Mercosur-Israel trade agreement
Argentina ratified this week the free trade agreement reached between Mercosur and Israel, the first to be signed by the South American block with an outer zone party.
Korea, China consider sitting down for FTA talks
Korea and China are considering starting negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), Korean Trade Minister Kim Jong-hoon said.
Pakistan, Turkey to transform bilateral ties: Khar
Turkey and Pakistan on Thursday took a leap forward in their bilateral relations and agreed to transform existing historical brotherly relations into tangible economic partnership.
Gov't to Fully Implement Free Trade Agreement with Costa Rica
The Government has signaled its intention to sign off on the full implementation of the CARICOM/Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement soon.