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Police alert over FTA demonstration
15-Nov-2006     Korea Times
Protesters against a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the United States are planning to bring in hundreds of chartered buses to form a blockade in downtown Seoul during an upcoming demonstration.
US, Lebanon close to deal on new trade pact
14-Nov-2006    
The United States expects to finalize a new trade agreement with Lebanon by the end of November, marking progress in Beirut's stalled bid for membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Viewed as a prelude to a bilateral free-trade agreement between the two countries, the new Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) should eventually lead to Lebanon's ascension to the WTO, US Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman said in a speech at a dinner hosted by the Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce on Friday.
Interview: Alternatives for Integration and Free trade Must Be Considered for the Continent
14-Nov-2006     Noticias do Planalto
It will be necessary to consider several alternative models for integration and trade between Latin American countries through several initiatives.
Japan, US business leaders seek far-reaching bilateral pact
14-Nov-2006     Japan Times
Business councils from both countries continue to envision an economic partnership agreement as an "FTA-plus" pact.
Australia eager to ink free trade agreement
13-Nov-2006     The Telegraph
Australia is interested in negotiating a free trade pact with India, provided it is comprehensive and takes into account its interest in opening up trade in farm products.
Local laws may clash with proposed FTA
13-Nov-2006     Hankyoreh
South Korea's local governments were found to have 33 ordinances that may clash with elements of a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States.
Anti-FTA groups denied state subsidies
13-Nov-2006     Korea Times
The Korean government will stop providing financial support to civic groups openly opposing the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the United States, the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs said yesterday.
S Korean workers demand end to trade talks with US
13-Nov-2006     Reuters
About 15,000 South Korean workers demonstrated in the capital Seoul on Sunday, demanding the government stop free-trade talks with the United States.
Pak-China FTA talks continue
13-Nov-2006     The News
An eight-member team of Pakistan is right now in Beijing to finalise the much-awaited Free Trade Agreement with China, which is expected to be formally inked during Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to Pakistan this month.
US, Colombia to sign free trade agreement on Nov 22
13-Nov-2006     IHT
A free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia will be signed on Nov. 22, White House spokesman Tony Snow said Friday.
India exploring possibility of inking FTA with Russia
13-Nov-2006     Financial Express
With bright chances of Russia becoming a member of the WTO, India has begun preparations to explore the possibility of increasing economic cooperation with the country, leading to a free trade agreement (FTA).
Indians can chase Mittal dream in Trinidad
13-Nov-2006     Hindustan Times
Indian entrepreneurs will soon be able to follow the story of millionaire Lakshmi Mittal who hit success by buying an ailing steel firm in Trinidad 17 years ago.
Australia and Chile to develop FTA
13-Nov-2006     Sydney Morning Herald
Australia and Chile have agreed to develop a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement.
European lawmakers call for international force to stop killings in Gaza
12-Nov-2006     IRNA
Members of the European Parliament which recently returned from a fact-finding mission to Israel and Palestine insisted that the EU should review its association agreement with Israel.
Slow track: Democratic gains raise roadblocks to free-trade push
12-Nov-2006     Wall Street Journal
The Democrats' sweep of Congress is set to deliver a blow to President Bush's free-trade ambitions and could hamper impending trade deals both big and small.