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Progressive Dems break with trade consensus, demand a change of course
Rep. Michael Michaud and Sen. Sherrod Brown, both US Democrats, have introduced legislation to put the brakes on US free trade agreements by triggering a review of existing agreements as well as providing a process for renegotiating them.
1 million people vs US beef
On 10 June 2008, Korean social movements resisting the re-opening of their country's borders to US beef under a bilateral deal signed by the two governments are holding a watershed rally where they aim to get one million people in the streets.
"Korean people vs US beef" video interview
Video interview with Geum Soon Yoon, member of Korean Peasant Woman's Association, taped on 3 June 2008.
Canadian opposition slams Colombia free trade deal
Canadian opposition legislators on Monday strongly criticized Ottawa for agreeing to the terms of a free trade deal with Colombia, suggesting it had only done so because the move would help US President George W. Bush.
Japan vows to ratify free trade accord with ASEAN
Japan's government vowed Tuesday to ratify a free-trade accord with ASEAN by extending a parliament session hampered by feuding with the opposition.
Singapour/Pérou : signature d'un accord de libre-échange
Singapour et le Pérou ont signé un accord de libre-échange (ALE) pour renforcer les relations bilatérales, a annoncé vendredi le gouvernement singapourien dans un communiqué.
'EU lobby behind delay in FTA deal'
The European Union has delayed signing a free trade agreement with the six-nation Gulf Co-operation Council countries because of opposition by a powerful lobby within the EU, a Saudi official was quoted as saying yesterday.
FTA puts Australian television content out of focus
During the FTA negotiations, the US pushed hard for Australia's local content laws to be removed. When Australia retained them, it was heralded as a victory for Australian culture. The reality is somewhat different. By freezing requirements at current levels, the agreement removes the Australian Government's ability to determine how best to regulate local content.
Taking action against US beef imports
A farmer, 56, who is only identified by his surname, Kim, lies in the hospital after having set himself on fire on June 5, in protest against the US beef import agreement at Seoul City Hall Plaza.
Canada-Peru FTA (2008)
Korean man dies after beef protest
A South Korean man, Lee Byong-Ryol, has died in hospital two weeks after setting himself ablaze in protest at a deal to resume US beef imports.
'...Agreement harmful to small producers'
Calling for a re-negotiation of a new Economic Partnership Agreement, Federation of Independent Trade Unions and Non Governmental Organisations president David Abdulah says aspects of the agreement could prove to be harmful to the people of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.
La tormenta perfecta
RI, India to finalize talks on economic cooperation accord in August
Indonesia and India are expected to finalize talks for conclusion of a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement in August
President SAARC Chamber proposes FTA between China and SAARC countries
A Free Trade Agreement between China and South Asia has been proposed to unleash hitherto untapped potential due to non-preferential trade between China and SAARC nations.