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Egypt ups trade ante
6-Jun-2006     ITP.net
The World Economic Forum on the Middle East concluded in Egypt last month with the drawing up of a list of objectives aimed at driving the growth of the regional economy. In the wake of these talks one thing is clear; business in many sectors is booming and Egypt's manufacturing industry is reaping the rewards of the Arab Free Trade Agreement (AFTA).
Colombia kicks off free trade talks with 3 Central American countries
6-Jun-2006     AP
Colombia, fresh from reaching a free trade agreement with the United States, is now trying to eliminate trade barriers with Central America.
Government urged to defer FTA deals with US and Japan
5-Jun-2006     MCOT
Thailand's caretaker government has been urged to defer its conclusion of bilateral free trade area (FTA) agreements with the United States and Japan until a newly-elected administration takes office.
FTA faces fierce pressure US Congress
5-Jun-2006     Hankyoreh
US Congress has strengthened pressure on negotiators to take a hard-line stance in the South Korea-US free trade agreement (FTA) talks.
Breaking off FTA discussions always an option
5-Jun-2006     Hankyoreh
Korea's team of negotiators for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States left for Washington on Sunday amid much concern. Depending on how the discussions go, there could be a lot of controversy and even deeper discord between interests.
Activists protest against proposed FTA with US
4-Jun-2006     Yonhap
Some 1,300 protesters hit the streets of central Seoul Saturday to oppose a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States.
No political price for FTA, says UAE
4-Jun-2006     Bahrain Tribune
The UAE is not willing to make any political concessions to secure a free trade agreement with the US, Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum told Asharq Al Awsat newspaper yesterday.
Europeans seek integration of the Dominican Republic into the Caribbean
4-Jun-2006     Dominican Today
One of the little understood aspects of the negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Europe is that it requires the determination of which nations constitute the region.
Peru strikes against US FTA
3-Jun-2006     Prensa Latina
Peruvian farmer, union and student organizations announced Friday a strike as of June 8 for an indefinite period against the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with United States, to avoid its ratification in the Congress.
US wants separate FTA talks on farm products
3-Jun-2006    
A US demand for separate negotiations on the agricultural sector under a planned free trade agreement with Korea shows how contentious the issue is, the Korean government said Friday.