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New NAFTA talks aim to clear pathway to toughest issues
26-Feb-2018     Reuters
Mexico and Canada aim to finish reworking less contentious chapters of the NAFTA trade deal with the United States in new talks, hoping to clear the path for a breakthrough on the toughest issues before upcoming elections.
NAFTA a good deal for corporations, a bad deal for the country
26-Feb-2018     The Bulletin
Should the US remain in the controversial North American Free Trade Agreement?
Spain to pay compensation to renewables investors
26-Feb-2018     Wind Power
In a second international ruling against retroactive cuts in renewables support introduced by the Spanish government in 2013, a Swedish arbitration panel has awarded a Luxembourg-based investment firm €53 million compensation.
Justin Trudeau’s visit reflects uneasy state of Indo-Canada trade ties
26-Feb-2018     LiveMint
India’s decision to raise duties on pulses from Canada, elusive progress on bilateral investment treaty and free trade pact major hurdles in improving trade relations.
The 'Indo-Pacific Strategy' emerges as a counter to China's 'One Belt, One Road'
26-Feb-2018     Taiwan News
A Japanese official speaking in Washington discussed conditions for Japan's participation in China's BRI project, while also suggesting China seek a partner role in the emerging 'Indo-Pacific Strategy'.
Pakistan-China: ‘FTA to be signed by mid-March’
26-Feb-2018     The Express Tribune
The second phase of the free trade agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and China would be signed by mid-March to increase bilateral trade.
Activists: Palm oil must not get wider access to EU under Indonesia trade talks
26-Feb-2018     Mongabay
Environmental activists have called for the issue of palm oil to be excluded from discussions taking place this week between the Indonesian government and a European Union trade delegation.
Everything you need to know about the CEPA trade deal but were afraid to ask
26-Feb-2018     The Ecologist
A total of 60 civil society organisations from Indonesia and Europe have signed a joint statement laying out serious concerns with the EU-Indonesia trade agreement. These behind-closed-doors trade negotiations - like CETA and TTIP - jeopardise an equitable and just future.
Indonesia turns to Latin America to diversify trade portfolio
23-Feb-2018     Oxford Business Group
After achieving a foreign trade surplus last year on the back of strong demand for minerals and agricultural products, Indonesia is looking to sustain growth by building ties with new markets, as well as deepening relationships with existing partners.
Washington wheat growers warn Trump TPP withdrawal could prove catastrophic
23-Feb-2018     Digital Journal
The wheat growers' leadership and staff continue to stress the importance of maintaining and strengthening free trade agreements, such as TPP, NAFTA and the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement.