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U.S. to negotiate ‘new, better’ trade deals with key economies: report
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will negotiate “new and better trade deals” with “countries in key markets” to provide a freer and fairer deal for American workers and businesses.
Talks for South Korea-GCC FTA to be resumed soon
Three rounds of negotiations for the South Korea-GCC FTA were underway in 2007 to 2009 but the talks came to a halt when the GCC withdrew from the negotiating table in the wake of the global financial crisis at that time.
PHL to South Korea: Slash pineapple tariff to zero
Manila has asked Seoul to bring down to zero the tariff it slaps on Philippine pineapple exports to South Korea.
S. Korea to speed up upgrade of FTA with ASEAN
South Korea and Southeast Asian countries agreed to speed up negotiations to upgrade their free trade agreement
Thailand can be 'gateway for Korea to ASEAN'
Seoul advised to play key role in AEC integration through in-kind contribution.
NZ: MFAT keeps '24-hour watch' on Trump, seeks US bilateral trade deal while TPP still on the table
New Zealand trade officials are hoping for a bilateral free trade deal with Washington, even while a Trans-Pacific Partnership deal excluding the US remains on the table.
Opportunities for NZ meat in South Korea
New Zealand's red meat sector can look ahead to increasing opportunity in the Korean market now that the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) has come into force.
Korea to accelerate FTAs with Mexico, Japan
The government will speed up talks to reach free trade agreements (FTA) with Japan, Mexico and other countries to cope with increasing protectionism.
Chile eyes new deals with Pacific trade pact members: minister
Chile has invited ministers from other TPP members as well as China and South Korea to a summit in March to discuss how to proceed
Fonterra poised for significant growth in Korean market
As New Zealand marks the one-year anniversary of its Free Trade Agreement with South Korea, Fonterra Co-operative Group is gearing up to take advantage of huge potential for its dairy products there, particularly cheese.