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International protest letter against the arrests of co-chairs of KoA
4-Jul-2007    
On Tuesday, July 03, 2007, two Co-Chairs of the Korean Alliance against the Korea-U.S. FTA, Oh Jong-ryul and Jung Gwang-hoon, were arrested on charges of carrying out 'illegal' and 'non-permitted' protests against the free trade agreement between US and Korea. We call upon individuals and organziations to endorse this protest letter by 13 July 2007.
Taiwan's Ma seeks FTA with China
3-Jul-2007    
Taiwan presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou wants closer economic ties with political rival China, including a free-trade deal and the removal of investment caps on businesses that operate on the mainland, a spokesman said on Monday.
FTA with EU would get a boost from pally Portugal
3-Jul-2007    
With Portugal taking presidency of the European Union on July 1, strong ties with India would help expedite the proposed free trade agreement between India and the EU.
Time running out for new EU trade deal
3-Jul-2007    
The trade negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the Eastern and Southern African (ESA) countries may not be concluded by the December 31 deadline.
African leaders cautioned on EPAs
3-Jul-2007    
Africa Trade Network and Economic Justice Network of Ghana, both civil society organisations have issued a strong warning to African Governments to desist from signing up on the EU-led Economic Partnership Agreements aimed at establishing a new WTO compatible trading arrangement, removing progressively barriers of trade between EU and Africa.
Prime Minister panel to review FTAs
3-Jul-2007    
The Prime Minister's Trade and Economic Relations Committee is likely to meet today to decide on the level of flexibility India can have in talks on different free trade agreements the country is negotiating.
Syria proposes FTA talks with Malaysia
3-Jul-2007    
Syria has proposed negotiation on a Malaysia-Syria free trade agreement (FTA) at the first joint trade commission meeting, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz said today.
Peru: trade pact approved amid protests
3-Jul-2007     WW4 Report
On the evening of June 26, hundreds of people vigiled in Lima, Peru, to protest the efforts of the ruling Aprista party majority in Congress to push through the "addenda" of a free trade treaty between the US and Peruvian governments.
Ecuador official slams free trade
3-Jul-2007     Forbes
Ecuador's foreign minister said Monday it will insist on protecting national production if it resumes talks for a long-term trade agreement with the United States.
Tens of thousands protest signing of the Korea-US FTA
2-Jul-2007     Official News of the Korean Alliance Against the Korea-US FTA
On June 29, tens of thousands of farmers, workers, and ordinary Korean people gathered throughout the country to protest the signing of the Korea-US FTA. Protests were held in major cities including Seoul, Cheonju, Gwangju, Daegu, Pusan and Changwon. In total, roughly 50,000 gathered in a powerful display of opposition to the Korea-US FTA.