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Brazil likely to make bilateral agreements with the US rather than working with the FTAA
14-Feb-2007     FreshPlaza
The Brazilian Foreign Relations Minister, Celso Amorin, argued that Mercosur would prefer to negotiate bilaterally with the US than to try to save the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas.
Rafidah: Distributive trade guidelines an issue with the US
14-Feb-2007     The Edge Daily
Malaysia's controversial guidelines on foreign participation in the distributive trade sector are one of 58 outstanding issue in the ongoing free trade talks with the United States.
ASEAN, EU plan to launch free trade agreement negotiations in May
14-Feb-2007     IHT
Southeast Asia's regional bloc and the European Union may launch negotiations in May for an ambitious and comprehensive free trade agreement, officials said Tuesday.
Thai shrimp exporters fear new health rules in Australia
13-Feb-2007     MCOT
Thai shrimp farmers have urged the government to speed up negotiations with Australia over its proposed health and safety standard before it comes into effect on February 21.
Japanese NGOs join Thai protest
13-Feb-2007     Bangkok Post
Sixteen Japanese non-government organisations have joined the protest by Thai activists against the Thailand-Japan free trade agreement (FTA) by urging their government to remove tariff reductions for hazardous waste from the pact.
S Korean farmers use animals to oppose US FTA
13-Feb-2007     Asia Pulse
The farmers, wearing jackets emblazoned with messages disapproving of the talks to seal a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, stormed into the bustling Myeongdong fashion district in several carloads and released one pig, six goats and about 300 radishes.
GCC, EU closer to FTA deal
13-Feb-2007     Khaleej Times
A final deal which is expected to be clinched during Mandelson's visit to the UAE and Saudi Arabia from February 24.
India and Mauritius close to economic treaty
13-Feb-2007     NDTV
Critics say the agreement is a way for Indian companies to avoid paying capital gains tax in India.
Business begins push for fast track trade bill
12-Feb-2007     ABC News
US business groups began a campaign on Monday to persuade a skeptical Democratic-led Congress to approve at least a short-term extension of White House trade promotion authority to finish world trade talks.
UAE/US free trade discussions limp on
12-Feb-2007     Arabian Business
Stop-start free trade talks between the UAE and the United States are making progress, according to the UAE Ministry of Finance and Industry. The Ministry did not comment on reports that the UAE's record on human rights and the banning of labour unions are obstacles.