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A backroom deal on trade?
26-Jun-2007     Socialist Worker
The crisis facing the US empire in the Middle East is also playing out in American efforts to maintain economic dominance in Asia and Latin America.
Metalworkers to go ahead with walkout this week
26-Jun-2007     Yonhap
Unionized metalworkers said Monday they will push ahead with a planned five-day walkout starting Monday, saying a proposed free trade deal between South Korea and the United States will jeopardize their job security.
USTR, Congress settle on changes to trade deals
26-Jun-2007     ABC News
The Bush administration and U.S. lawmakers have agreed on a blueprint to strengthen labor and environmental protections in four pending free trade deals, trade officials said on Monday.
Police probe circulation of anti-FTA brochures
26-Jun-2007     The Star
Malaysian police are investigating the distribution of pamphlets protesting the signing of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the United States.
CPTA expects duty cut on imported papers during Thai PM's visit
26-Jun-2007    
The Calcutta Paper Traders' Association (CPTA) is expecting lowering of duties on writing, printing, packing and wrapping papers imported from Thailand as Thai Prime Minister General Surayud Chulanont is scheduled to visit India soon.
Pan African ‘Stop EPA peoples' forum' in Accra
25-Jun-2007    
The Africa Trade Network (ATN) and the Economic Justice Network (EJN) will host a two-day Pan African ‘Stop EPA peoples' forum' in Accra from June 29-30.
South Korea, U.S. to hold more talks on FTA revisions this week
25-Jun-2007    
South Korea will hold more talks with the United States this week on potential revisions to a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at reflecting Washington's new trade policy guidelines, a senior negotiator said Monday.
EPA confab on free trade ends
25-Jun-2007    
A one-day workshop on Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to establish a free trade between the EU and Africa Carribea Pacific (ACP) countries, abolish tariffs between the parties, as well as non-tariff measures and other related issues, on Tuesday ended at NaNa Building in Bakau.
Surayud off on a busy India tour
25-Jun-2007    
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont and Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh are to sign pacts on Tuesday on energy and culture, while speeding up talks on a free trade deal that could be signed next month.
Free trade with Indonesia on the cards
25-Jun-2007    
Australia and Indonesia are to consider negotiating a free trade agreement, potentially opening up South-East Asia's biggest market, but adding to pressure on the embattled textiles and clothing industry.