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USDA says "managed" trade agreements would hurt NAFTA
24-Jan-2008     Brownfield Network
Sugar producers in the US and Mexico are suggesting new trade limits and rules for sugar be considered. But USDA Under Secretary Mark Keenum, one of the dignitaries recently in Mexico to celebrate the full implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, says no single commodity should be allowed to set new trade rules.
Revisiting (and reworking) NAFTA
24-Jan-2008     Thomas.net
As US presidential candidates jockey for position in the primaries, free trade has taken a more prominent role than anyone expected. And with the nation grappling with the threat of recession, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been coming under fire. A recently introduced bill would require improving NAFTA -- or withdrawing from it.
No commitments to implementing the Arab Free Trade Agreement
24-Jan-2008     Dar Al Hayat
The president of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists questions the fate of the Arab Free Trade Agreement ten years after its actual implementation.
Guyana mulls over membership in ALBA
24-Jan-2008     El Universal
Guyana Monday announced it would delay its entry into the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA) -- a regional economic integration project boosted by Venezuela to counter the Free Trade Area of the Americas proposed by the United States. "We will see what happens now, as we initialed the Economic Cooperation Agreement with Europe," Guyana's Foreign Minister said.
Bangladesh eyes FTA with China
24-Jan-2008     MySinchew
Bangladesh is eying a free trade agreement (FTA) with its biggest trading partner China. As the country has achieved a little from many multilateral and regional deals, the government plans to improve its two-way trade with major trading partners, sources said.
China, Peru to set up free trade agreement
24-Jan-2008     CCTV
Talks between China and Peru to set up a free trade agreement are well underway. The Andean country says it hopes to become China's most important commercial link in Latin America.
Text of US-Mexican sugar industry deal (2008)
23-Jan-2008     IATP
The US and Mexican sugar industry are trying to get a deal adopted by their governments to regulate sugar trade, now that NAFTA has dismanteled all remaining tariffs between the two countries as of 1 January 2008.
FairTrade renews call for JPEPA renegotiation
23-Jan-2008     FairTrade renews call for JPEPA renegotiation
Former Senator Wigberto Tanada, lead convenor of the multi-sectoral Fair Trade Alliance (FairTrade), is hoping that Senator Mar Roxas, who is now proposing the full ratification of JPEPA, will still change his mind.
Which India, Mr Brown?
22-Jan-2008     The Guardian
The EU's stated aim is to use its planned free trade agreement to open up new Indian markets to European exports, especially in those areas which have traditionally been closed to foreign companies. India, which aims to win opportunities for its own exports, has asked that it be allowed some flexibility in opening up its domestic markets in order to protect the most vulnerable sectors of its economy. The EU has refused to grant India any such leeway.
Mexico farmers sow NAFTA dissent
22-Jan-2008     Prensa Latina
The Mexican farmers heading to the capital in rejection of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are growing along their way.