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Dairy farmers 'very disappointed' with USMCA
5-Nov-2018     South Western Ontario
Dairy Farmers of Ontario spokesperson said the agreement by Canada to end the Class 7 pricing on some Canadian-produced milk ingredients, like protein concentrates, skim milk and whole milk powder, is a concern.
India’s refusal to sign mega trade pact this year gains support
5-Nov-2018     BusinessLine
India’s refusal to part-conclude the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership this year is getting support from a handful of nations, including Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia.
Japan seeking wider coverage of trade agreement
5-Nov-2018     Manila Standard
Japan plans to expand the coverage of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement to include the e-commerce sector and more concessions in agriculture.
Miners want ISDS in Indonesia free trade agreement
2-Nov-2018     Australian Financial Review
Businesses in the mining sector and beyond insist protection for Australian investors in Indonesia is required in a free trade deal.
Cook Islands puts PACER Plus ratification on hold
2-Nov-2018     Brinkwire
The Cook Islands' decision to hit pause on the deal was over the country’s impending graduation from developing to developed-country-status. Under its new status it may no longer be eligible for official development assistance, including under PACER Plus.
Indonesia, Egypt to sign PTA, FTA deals to raise trade volume 300%
2-Nov-2018     Egypt Today
Indonesia and Egypt will sign a preferential trade agreement and are negotiating a free trade agreement.
24th RCEP Auckland Round: Changing global environment intensifies trade negotiations
2-Nov-2018     Indian Weekender
The recently concluded 24th Auckland Round on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations witnessed a change among member countries’ commitment toward concluding talks on the regional free trade agreement.
Taiwan still pushing for EU investment deal: MOFA
2-Nov-2018     Taipei Times
The foreign ministry said that most EU countries are supportive of an agreement with Taiwan.
China-Singapore FTA upgrade likely to be inked this month: Chan Chun Sing
2-Nov-2018     The Straits Times
The upgrade of the free trade agreement between Singapore and China, which has been three years in the making, will likely be signed by both sides later this month in Singapore.
Nigeria not in hurry to sign African free trade agreement – Buhari govt
2-Nov-2018     Daily Post
Nigeria’s reluctance in signing the African Free Trade Agreement is based on the commitment to ensure that only what will benefit its economic interest is implemented as a policy.