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Curtailing ties to have repercussions on the EU too, FTI warns
Thai industries yesterday warned the European Union that its decision to curtail diplomatic ties with Thailand after the military coup could result in mutual repercussions.
De Gucht downplays corporate dominance in TTIP talks
Multinational companies will not be given too much power by a trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, the EU's trade chief said on Tuesday (24 June), seeking to reassure consumer and environmental groups opposed to the pact.
US says 'science' should settle trans-Atlantic food trade rules
When US farm lobbyists push for "sound science" as the basis for food supply trade rules, what they mean by this term is that they want Europe to eliminate all restrictions on imports of food from the US, and to adopt a US-style food supply regulatory regime, stripped of the precautionary principle.
'TTIP serves the major corporations'
The TTIP trade agreement between the US and the EU is continuing to cause a major row in Europe. Economist Christoph Scherrer tells DW that the corporations' right to file lawsuits will be particularly problematic.
Uruguay’s smoking laws draw tobacco fire
While Uruguay has been celebrated by liberals around the world for its bold steps to regulate cannabis, with new rules taking effect this week, its similarly pioneering attempts to control smoking of another, legal plant – tobacco – has earned it powerful enemies.
'Certainty' will be agenda with India's new govt: US industry
The US business lobby has said it wants "predictability, certainty and transparency" in India's economic and trade policies, and this would be its agenda with the new government to be formed after the poll results of the Lok Sabha elections.
How the revolving door lets Hollywood shape Obama's trade agenda
The revolving door between industry groups and the Obama administration's trade shop has been busy lately.
EPA debate causes stir
Members of the Association of Ghana Industries are divided over whether government should join other West African states to sign onto the Economic Partnership Agreement.
European businessmen back moves to get closer to PH-EU FTA
European businessmen back the government’s plan to conclude the scoping for the free trade agreement between the European Union and the Philippines by the end of the year .
Mitsui takes on grain big guns
Mitsui Australia chairman Yasushi Takahashi was a key participant in talks and events in this month's free-trade agreement between Tokyo and Canberra.