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Pakistan, Thailand: PAAPAM expresses concern over inclusion of auto sector in FTA
4-Jan-2017     The Express Tribune
Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) expressed concerns on the government’s proposal to include the auto sector in the FTA between Pakistan and Thailand.
Consensus still eludes China, Pakistan on FTA expansion
4-Jan-2017     Business Recorder
Pakistan Commerce Ministry has not yet decided to go for the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China
Canada-China FTA talks to begin in February 2017 could have massive implications on water use
4-Jan-2017     Common Dreams
China might see Canada as a source for bottled water. Canada could also be promoted as a country ready for China's water-intensive industries.
Trump and trade: Five things to watch
4-Jan-2017     The Hill
All eyes are turning to see whether Donald Trump will fulfill his promise to overhaul U.S. trade policy.
Malay Chamber of Commerce eyes African market
4-Jan-2017     The Star
President Datuk Syed Ali Alattas to take advantage of Sudan’s free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union by investing in the African country.
Trump to name Lighthizer as trade representative, tap Pence adviser for West Wing
3-Jan-2017     Washington Post
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Robert E. Lighthizer as the U.S. trade representative, recruiting to his Cabinet a veteran of the Reagan administration.
Australia interested in FTA with Peru
3-Jan-2017     Andina
The Australian government said it considers the possibility of negotiating an FTA with Peru, as the Asia-Pacific faces the potential collapse of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Canada seeking common-ground improvements with U.S. in any trade talks, ambassador says
3-Jan-2017     Montreal Gazette
The Canadian government is signalling the approach it intends to take should U.S. president-elect Donald Trump make good on his promise to renegotiate NAFTA.
Action against EPAs and the CFA Franc in Dakar (7 January)
3-Jan-2017    
Third round of talks on ETCA to be held on Jan. 4 and 5
3-Jan-2017     Daily Mirror (lk)
Negotiations have become tougher and tougher as both sides are keen on clinching a good deal without unrealistic compromises.