2-Nov-2007
China Daily
Chinese business associations should help local firms make the most of the China-ASEAN free trade agreement, said Xu Ningning of the China-ASEAN Business Council. "Most Chinese companies are not aware of the FTA, let alone translating it into real benefits."
2-Nov-2007
ITN
The debate over who in the European Union holds the legal authority to conclude international investment agreements with non-European countries -- the European Community or individual Member States -- is set to intensify as the EU Reform Treaty throws dust into an already hazy situation.
2-Nov-2007
IPS
China has beaten Mexico hands down in terms of trade in the past few years, and may do even better after December, when a "peace clause" expires.
2-Nov-2007
NPPC
The future of the US pork industry depends on concluding new trade agreements, the National Pork Producers Council today told congressional lawmakers.
2-Nov-2007
AFP
Japan and Thailand held their first meeting to implement a bilateral free trade pact, which took effect Thursday despite concerns among Thai workers.
2-Nov-2007
Reuters
The Colombia agreement is more controversial than the nearly identical deal with Peru because many US lawmakers believe Colombian President Alvaro Uribe still has not done enough to stop murders of labor unionists and bring their killers to justice.
2-Nov-2007
Fibre2fashion
The American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition (AMTAC) announced its opposition to the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the United States and Peru.
2-Nov-2007
Bloomberg
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a free-trade agreement between the US and Peru, clearing the way for the accord to be considered by the entire House next week after months of delay.
2-Nov-2007
Pharmalot
That's one of the take-away messages contained in a 68-page report that reviews the Bush administration's approach to trade agreements and intellectual property protection, specifically as it pertains to pharmaceuticals.
2-Nov-2007
ITC
A report from the US International Trade Commission (September 2007)
