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Trade agreement with Japan is crucial for US beef industry
30-Jul-2018     UTIA
Research from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture indicates that a trade agreement with Japan is crucial for the US beef industry
Dar faces legal suit at international tribunals over tax, investment policies
30-Jul-2018     East African
Civil society organisations are pushing for a review of the BIT between Tanzania and The Netherlands which they say does not serve the best interests of Tanzania.
China offers to open discussions on post-Brexit trade deal - Jeremy Hunt
30-Jul-2018     Reuters
China has offered to open discussions on a post-Brexit free trade deal with Britain, British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt said in Beijing on Monday.
Community groups say no to the TPP-11 at Senate inquiry
30-Jul-2018     AFTINET
“AFTINET will present evidence today to a Senate inquiry that the TPP-11 increases corporate rights at the expense of people’s rights and the environment and should not be implemented,” AFTINET Convener Dr Patricia Ranald said today.
US FTA deal to secure PH’s key market access
30-Jul-2018     Manila Bulletin
Philippine trade negotiator Ceferino S. Rodolfo confirms discussion with US on a possible FTA, says key interest is securing and preserving market access for Filipino exporters
Why the US and EU trade models are both bad for people and the planet
27-Jul-2018     Devex
If the US and the EU follow through with their commitments, the new trade relationship would mean more fracking in the US and an attack on European standards for genetically modified organisms, chemicals and other sensitive issues.
EU-US trade truce falters on day 1 over farming
27-Jul-2018     Politico
Europeans don’t want their hallowed farm sector sucked into the deal.
Mexico, US agree to speed NAFTA talks toward August deal
27-Jul-2018     Reuters
Mexico and the United States agreed to step up talks on updating the NAFTA trade deal in hopes of reaching an agreement on major issues by August.
USTR Lighthizer eyes 1st trade talks with Japan by late Aug.
27-Jul-2018     The Mainichi
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said Thursday he plans to hold a first round of trade talks with Toshimitsu Motegi, Japan's economic and fiscal policy minister, "in the next 30 days."
US sees Philippines as next candidate for FTA
27-Jul-2018     Nikkei Asian Review
Trump envoy Lighthizer also expects talks with Japan within 30 days.