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US does not have timeline for KORUS FTA's ratification: Cutler
President Barack Obama has expressed concerns about an imbalance in auto trade and restricted shipments of US beef.
EU automakers urge Brussels to ditch SKorea trade deal
European auto manufacturers on Monday urged Brussels not to sign a free trade agreement with South Korea due to be inked over the coming days.
Parliamentary committee approves India trade bill
A parliamentary committee on Monday approved a comprehensive trade agreement with India that would eliminate or reduce tariffs on over 4,400 Korean products exported to the Asian nation, Yonhap news reported.
S. Korea to build farming infrastructure in Tanzania
South Korea will develop 100,000 ha of farmland in Tanzania and make inroads into European markets, thanks to the EU-Korean FTA, a state-run rural development corporation said Thursday.
USTR gets over 500 public comments on Korea, Colombia FTAs: Kirk
The United States Trade Representative Office has received more than 500 public comments on the pending free trade agreements with South Korea and Colombia, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said Tuesday.
Fresh look at US-S.Korea FTA
The United States said on Monday it was taking a fresh look at whether South Korea is giving US automakers enough access under a draft free trade agreement, which has been stalled by disputes.
Korea, Italy to expedite FTA
The leaders of South Korea and Italy agreed to expedite a free trade agreement between Seoul and the European Union yesterday in a summit in which culture eclipsed politics.
S. Korea, New Zealand agree on concerted efforts on free trade negotiations
South Korea and New Zealand have agreed to make more efforts on the ongoing bilateral free trade negotiations to produce tangible results, Seoul's foreign ministry said Saturday.
Trade bloc is distant goal for Korea, Japan, China
Negotiations on a three-way free investment pact started in January 2007, with the seventh roundtable held in July.
Domestic Manufacturers Object to Trade Remedies Provisions in Proposed U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
The Committee to Support US Trade Laws and its affiliated organizations today submitted comments to the Office of the US Trade Representative regarding the proposed US-Korea Free Trade Agreement, strongly objecting to the antidumping and countervailing duty provisions of the section on trade remedies