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EU “pushing” India over generics in “secret” trade talks
4-Feb-2010     Pharma Times
The eighth round of the FTA talks which took place in Mumbai last week have been strongly criticised in India for their secrecy and lack of consultation with the national parliament and state governments.
Spain expects pact with Syria during EU presidency
4-Feb-2010     Reuters
European Union president Spain expects the EU to sign by June a major economic deal with Syria that has been on ice for the last five years, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said on Wednesday.
Big business demands accountability on EU 2020
4-Feb-2010     EurActiv
Frustrated by the failure of the Lisbon Agenda, big business has stepped in to force Brussels and governments across Europe to deliver on political promises designed to improve Europe's competitiveness in the face of mounting challenges from climate change, an ageing population and Asian rivals.
Message to President Obama: Why trade will not save rural America
4-Feb-2010     Civil Eats
Obama's emphasis on export markets is odd given that it runs directly counter to a lot of the Administration’s work to support local food systems.
China postpones free trade talks with Taiwan
4-Feb-2010     Reuters
China has postponed a second round of free trade talks with Taiwan until after the Lunar New Year holiday and the Taiwanese side downplayed any political reason for the delay.
Colombia's human rights violations could stop FTA: HRW
4-Feb-2010     Colombia Reports
Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Wednesday that Colombia's human rights record could prevent the passage of the long-awaited U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement.
Obama export plan includes trade deals - Geithner
4-Feb-2010     Reuters
President Barack Obama's plan to double US exports over five years includes passing free trade agreements with Panama, Colombia and South Korea that have been delayed for years, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Wednesday.
Viet Nam, EU progress in co-operation negotiations
4-Feb-2010     Viet Nam News
Viet Nam and the European Union have fully agreed on two-thirds of the articles after the sixth round of negotiations on the Partnership and Co-operation Agreement, according to head of the European Commission Delegation in Viet Nam Sean Doyle.
Wheat Board eager for Canada-Morocco trade deal
4-Feb-2010     Reuters
US farmers will gain duty-free access for their grain in 2016 because of the US-Morocco free-trade deal. "Canadian farmers really need a similar deal to level the playing field," says the Canadian Wheat Board.
Canada-EU free trade talks will be long and bumpy
4-Feb-2010     Troy Media
But a new wrinkle was added to the negotiations with the final signing of the Lisbon treaty in 2009. Under the treaty, it is now the European Parliament which must approve the final agreement.