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Japan to extend copyright period on works including novels and paintings to 70 years on Dec. 30
10-Dec-2018     Japan Times
The copyright period on works such as novels and paintings in Japan is set to be extended to 70 years after the authors’ deaths, from the current 50 years, as part of legislation to approve the TPP.
Mercosur and EU start a technical talks round in Montevideo, waiting for Bolsonaro
10-Dec-2018     MercoPress
Mercosur and the European Union will be holding a round of technical talks in Montevideo, with the purpose of building a strong consensus
Third round of India-Peru FTA underway in New Delhi; will boost investment and trade
10-Dec-2018     Financial Express
Early conclusion of this special agreement will help in liberalizing norms for trade in goods and services and deepen their trade and investments.
Korea, China, Japan to hold FTA talks in Beijing
10-Dec-2018     The Korea Herald
South Korea, China and Japan will hold their 14th round of negotiations to discuss ways to open goods and services markets and lower other trade barriers.
The new NAFTA: A license to discriminate on the basis of sex
7-Dec-2018     NUPGE
Final text weakens and nullifies protections against work discrimination.
Mercosur and EU trade negotiators meet in Brasilia
7-Dec-2018     Rio Times
This is the first time the two blocs are meeting after statements made by France’s Macron about Brazil's Bolsonaro caused tension and doubt about the partnership.
US beef gains new market access in Morocco
7-Dec-2018     Fence Post
Morocco has agreed to allow imports of US beef and beef products into Morocco, under the terms of the US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement.
MERCO-SCAM - How the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement would encourage illicit financial flows
6-Dec-2018     GUE/NGL
New study looks into EU taxation, with the focus shifting onto the problems that could arise under a free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur.
China to release new negative list for investment: sources
6-Dec-2018     Global Times
The new list will lay down foundations that will be conducive for further negotiations on the bilateral investment treaty (BIT) between China and the EU.
Canada looks to sidestep USMCA tripwire in trade talks with China
5-Dec-2018     iPolitics
Sector agreements signed between China and Canada could be rolled into a broader free trade agreement down the road — meaning that sectoral negotiations could lay the groundwork for comprehensive talks.