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S. Korean business lobby asks for exemption from possible US auto tariffs
12-Oct-2019     Yonhap News
The chief of a major Korean business lobby said he has asked the United States to exempt South Korea from any future tariffs on autos.
India wants data localisation in RCEP for security interests
12-Oct-2019     The Economic Times
India has proposed locating computing facilities inside the country if it is meant to protect its essential security interests and national interests at the the ongoing negotiations of the proposed RCEP trade agreement.
Leaked: Liz Truss’ department will push to weaken food standards for US trade deal
11-Oct-2019     Unearthed
Internal ministerial briefing for Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers warns post-Brexit trade agreements could ‘irreparably damage' environment and public health.
Maquiladoras and the exploitation of migrants on the border
11-Oct-2019     Nacla
The signing of NAFTA in 1994 expanded the viability of the maquiladora industry. More importantly, it served to deepen uneven economic and political relationships between Mexico and the United States.
EAEU, Iran to launch interim free trade zone on 27 October
11-Oct-2019     Belta
The interim free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Iran will come into force on 27 October, Minister for Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission, said.
Solomon Islands joins China's Belt and Road Initiative, as leaders meet in Beijing
10-Oct-2019     ABC
The two leaders signed several agreements, including one about cooperating with the Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, and others on economic and education strategies.
Australian red meat industry urges FTA ratification
10-Oct-2019     Queensland Country Life
The Australian red meat industry is calling on the government to ratify the free trade agreements with Indonesia and Hong Kong without delay.
Trade deals putting corporates before people and environment
10-Oct-2019     Scoop
Community groups representing millions say trade deals with Indonesia, Hong Kong and Peru put corporate rights before people and environment and urge Labor and cross-bench to oppose them.
Egypt-EAEU to reach free trade zone agreement by mid-2020 - Egypt's Trade Minister
10-Oct-2019     Urdu Point
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Egypt may sign a free trade zone agreement by mid-2020, Egypt's Minister of Trade and Industry said.
Australia uninterested in a free trade agreement with Pakistan
10-Oct-2019     Dawn
Australia has refused to offer preferential market access to Pakistan on the grounds that the country has a very limited basket of tradable goods and services.