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Beef free trade pact signed by Canada, EU
23-Nov-2010     CBC
Canadian beef exporters have won access to European meat markets after a landmark trade deal between Ottawa and the EU.
Turkey, Lebanon to sign free trade deal
23-Nov-2010     APA
Turkey and Lebanon are expected to sign several deals this week, including a partnership establishing a free-trade zone and a joint political declaration aiming toward a new high-level strategic cooperation counc
Europe attacking access to affordable generic drugs
23-Nov-2010     Bangkok Post
The EU claims data exclusivity is required under international law. It is not. It also claims that there will be no harm to access to medicines. But other countries have learned the hard way how harmful it can be.
US pork feeling impact of Mexican trucking dispute
23-Nov-2010     American Agriculturalist
The National Pork Producers Council reports US pork exports to Mexico have fallen 20% as a result of the failure of the US to comply with a provision of NAFTA that allows Mexican trucks to haul goods into America.
NGOs urge respect of rights in China trade talks
23-Nov-2010     swissinfo
Swiss non-governmental organisations have called on the government to push for human rights in planned negotiations with China on a free trade agreement.
Big trade opportunity for Mexico and Brazil
23-Nov-2010     FT
Experts say a deal with Mexico could provide important access for Brazilian products to the US and Canadian markets through the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Trade deal with Singapore to open door to APEC
23-Nov-2010     Colombia Reports
Colombia’s trade minister told business newspaper La Republica that recently-started talks on initiating a free trade agreement with Singapore could clear the path to Colombia's membership of the APEC Pacific Rim trading bloc.
China plans S-E Asia rail links
22-Nov-2010     The Hindu
China will, in coming months, accelerate plans for high-speed rail links with Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos, as part of a wider effort to deepen engagement with its Southeast Asian neighbours, officials said this week
Uruguay court dismisses Philip Morris tobacco challenge
22-Nov-2010     AFP
Uruguay's Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a constitutional challenge brought by tobacco giant Philip Morris that disputes the tiny South American country's anti-tobacco laws.
Trade deal with EU to go beyond tariffs
22-Nov-2010     BusinessWorld
The European Union wants a trade deal with the Philippines to go beyond tariffs and will seek as well commitments on services, government procurement and intellectual property (IP) protection, an official last week said.