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Whatever happened to the EPA?
22-Feb-2010    
Remember the Economic Partnership Agreement signed in Barbados in October 2008? Despite the huge regional controversy that ensued after it was agreed, it is now almost impossible to find anything in the public domain about its present status, despite the fact that some of the deadlines for implementation have already passed.
US Grains Council highlights importance of free trade
22-Feb-2010     HAT
Without FTAs between the US and markets in Latin America and Southeast Asia, US Grains Council Directors warn the US risks losing export competitiveness.
Boeing CEO: US needs to work harder on free trade pacts
22-Feb-2010     Dow Jones
The US needs to work harder to cement free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, Jim McNerney, chairman and chief executive of Boeing Co. said in a speech Friday.
Free trade high on APEC agenda
22-Feb-2010     Japan Times
Senior officials from Pacific Rim economies will agree on the need for a free-trade zone in the region when they meet in Hiroshima on Monday and Tuesday, according to a draft of the agenda.
Brazil, Mexico may launch FTA talks next week
22-Feb-2010     iStockAnalyst
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his Mexican counterpart Felipe Calderon may officially launch negotiations for a free trade agreement at a bilateral meeting in Cancun, Mexico next Tuesday, Lula's spokesman said Friday.
Peru may reach trade agreement with EU next week, Andina says
19-Feb-2010     Bloomberg
Peru may conclude negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union next week, state news agency Andina reported.
US offers Dhaka alternative to controversial trade tie
19-Feb-2010     IANS
A TIFA with the US and an FTA proposed by India have met political opposition from different quarters in Bangladesh. For Washington, "an alternative could be a US-Bangladesh Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum," US Ambassador James F. Moriarty said Thursday.
FTAs with Ukraine, Indonesia, EU urged
19-Feb-2010     Dawn
The All-Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Importers and Exporters Association has urged the government to sign free trade agreements with Ukraine, Indonesia and Europe to give boost to export of kinno, which is in great demand in these countries.
China set to threaten Indian industry through FTA route via ASEAN countries
18-Feb-2010     Stitch Times
Once India enters into FTA with Asean countries, who have already entered into the similar FTA with China, it is inevitable that Chinese products, imported under FTA within Asean countries could find their way very conveniently into Indian market.
Mercosur, EU may set aside agriculture to reach trade deal
18-Feb-2010     EFE
Brazil mentions the possibility of putting aside the subject of agriculture for the moment, since “the central problem of eliminating agricultural subsidies can only be resolved with a global plan” at the World Trade Organization.