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Talk of FTA problems premature: US official
8-Jun-2006    
It is premature to say there are problems between Qatar and the US in the discussions towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs C David Welch said yesterday.
Entrepreneurs request: "no further Free Trade delays"
8-Jun-2006    
The Dominican Chamber of Commerce and Production yesterday requested of the government to avoid postponing implementation of the Free Trade Agreement with Central America and the United States.
Peruvians striking against FTA
8-Jun-2006    
Peruvian grassroots organizations are beginning Thursday a strike against the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US to avoid its ratification by Congress.
Korea, US at odds on two-thirds of free-trade agenda
8-Jun-2006    
Seoul and Washington have failed to narrow their differences on some 60 percent of items on the agenda at their first round of free-trade talks in Washington. The talks started Monday.
Britain's Duke of York to discuss trade, investment with Thai Deputy PM
8-Jun-2006    
His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Britain's Duke of York, will discuss trade and investment with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Somkid Jatusripitak here Thursday with an aim to strengthen bilateral trade ties between the United Kingdom and Thailand.
US Democrats join Korean protesters
8-Jun-2006    
Downtown traffic was temporarily jammed Wednesday as South Korean protesters opposing a trade agreement with the United States rallied the Buddhist way, bowing to the ground every three steps.
Canada lags in global trade race: Emerson
8-Jun-2006    
Canada has rested on its resource-boom laurels and has fallen behind in the global race to sign free-trade deals with other countries, Trade Minister David Emerson warns.
S. Korea, US far divided over rice, quarantine issues in FTA talks
8-Jun-2006     Yonhap
South Korea and the United States ended the third day of their first round of talks over a free trade accord Wednesday, with both remaining far apart over rice and quarantine issues, Seoul's chief negotiator said.
Boycott of Israel still in effect, Omani official tells 'Post'
8-Jun-2006     Indepedent Media Review Analysis
Five months after signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US, Oman continues to restrict the import of Israeli-made goods despite a pledge made to the US that it would not boycott the Jewish state, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
USITC releases report on impact of US-Peru FTA
8-Jun-2006     USITC
The US International Trade Commission released its report assessing the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) that the President has entered into with Peru. The report provides an assessment of the likely impact of the FTA on the US economy and on specific industry sectors and consumers.