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S Korea-EU FTA imminent
8-Jul-2009     Xinhua
The South Korea-European Union free trade agreement is at the final stage of negotiations, Yonhap reported Wednesday.
India-EU FTA suffers the ennui of vested interests
8-Jul-2009     Business Standard
Even the most optimistic amongst those involved in the process admit the talks to be in a deadlock that neither side has the political will to break.
The throes of the third round of negotiations of the FTA of Colombia & Peru with the EU
8-Jul-2009     Anarkismo.net
Analysis of the third round of egotiations of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and the Andean countries (Ecuador, Peru and Colombia).
Free trade deal will cost Ethiopia, warns researchers
7-Jul-2009     Nazret.com
The Ethiopian Government is debating whether to sign the EPA with the EU, as it has concerns about the effect it will have on its fragile industries. Research shows negative implications for women, agriculture and manufacturing.
Politics of delay on Colombia pact
6-Jul-2009     Politico
President Barack Obama keeps punting on the touchy issue of free trade — and it’s driving both opponents and supporters just a little bit crazy. The mixed message on the Colombia Free Trade Agreement is a case in point.
NGO writes PM Aso to halt Japan biodiesel project
6-Jul-2009     Business Mirror
The public believes that the 600,000 hectare biodiesel deal between the Philippines and Japan is the Jpepa in action, says Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya)
Namibia: No EPA deal on Swakop issues
5-Jul-2009     The Namibian
The European Union has not agreed to include trade concessions made at the Swakopmund negotiations in the interim economic partnership agreement, but intends to look at the rules of origin provisions to prevent the breakup of the Southern African Customs Unions
FTA with Vietnam set as EU priority under Swedish presidency
5-Jul-2009     VOV News
The European Union is moving ahead with negotiations on a free trade agreement with Vietnam. The process is expected to be completed by October 2010, as the pact is now an EU priority under the new Swedish presidency.
North American Integration: Deep-Rooted Agenda Continues
2-Jul-2009     Border Fire
It is through trade deals such as NAFTA and initiatives like the SPP that corporations have further strengthened their power and grip over our lives.
Revenue loss from free trade with Australia, NZ feared
2-Jul-2009     Business World
The Philippine government could lose as much as P600 million annually in foregone revenues if tariffs on dairy products are removed under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA), an industry group said yesterday.