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FTA with the US
10-Apr-2006     OWINFS
Out of the blue, FTA is suddenly on our face. One day the news of the treaty covers the front page of most media. The US demanded the Korean agriculture market to be opened with no exception. They also called for scaling down the screen quota in half. Korean people are flabbergasted with the pouring news. Let's look into what is unfolding.
Rough sailing expected for Korea-US FTA
10-Apr-2006     Korea Times
Talks for a free trade deal between Seoul and Washington seem to be running into a snag as some political leaders within South Korea's ruling camp are raising voices on the need to "slow down" on it.
Alternative (to) EPAs: Possible scenarios for the future ACP trade relations with the EU
10-Apr-2006     ECDPM
The purpose of this study is to provide an overview and assessment of possible alternatives to EPAs in order to clarify the choice of alternative options that ACP countries have, to inform the policy debate and help increase the understanding of the different participants in the negotiations.
Japan-China trade agreement opposed
10-Apr-2006     Reuters
Japan's farm minister expressed scepticism toward the idea of a free trade pact with China, while its foreign minister said on Friday the two economic giants should avoid jockeying for power in the region.
Korean FTA negotiators primed on US bugging tricks
10-Apr-2006     Chosunilbo
Beware of the dragonfly: it may be a bugging robot disguised as a harmless insect. No, the advice does not come from a mental patient convinced the government is spying on his laundry bills: it was one of the security tips issued during last week's two-day workshop for 120 Korean delegates in the nation's impending free-trade negotiations with the US.
Coalition proposes alternative to EU, ACP trade agreement
10-Apr-2006     Daily Independent
A coalition of non-governmental organisations, opposed to the ongoing negotiation between European Union and African, Caribean and Pacific countries, under the Economic Partnership Agreement, has soften its stance on the discussion.
Trade agreements come under Sonia scanner
10-Apr-2006     Business Standard
Concerns raised by a section of domestic industry against indiscriminate opening up of the Indian market to imports have touched a chord at the highest levels of the policy establishment.
Pressure builds to seal trade deals
9-Apr-2006    
New Zealand could be sidelined from trading with some of the world's fastest-growing economies if it fails to push ahead with a network of Asian free trade deals, Associate Minister for Trade Negotiations Jim Sutton says.
Democrats urge labor clause in Peru FTA
8-Apr-2006     Reuters
The Bush administration should include a provision in a proposed free-trade pact with Peru that the South American country meet international labor standards, a group of congressional Democrats said on Friday.
Colombia, Cuba agree to discuss trade talks
8-Apr-2006     AP
Colombia and Cuba may seem strange bedfellows but the stalwart US ally and its oldest adversary in Latin America are putting aside their differences to negotiate a trade deal.