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Kenya exports to EU at risk over delayed pact
If the Economic Partnership Agreement is not signed by October 2014, the Generalised System of Preference rule will apply to Kenya, which will entail a tariff hike for most Kenyan exports to the EU.
EU warns Russia over trade 'threats' to ex-Soviet bloc
The European Commission has warned Russia that it is "unacceptable" to use threats against ex-Soviet states which are seeking closer ties with the EU.
Mass protest to greet EU free trade envoys
About 5,000 health, consumer, and farming activists are planning a mass demonstration in Chiang Mai next week to protest against free trade talks between Thailand and the European Union.
Swedish Foreign Minister: EU-Armenia Association Agreement off agenda
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said that the EU-Armenia Association Agreement negotiations are off the agenda. "Agreed with Miroslav Lajcak that Association Agreement with Armenia is now off the table. We work with Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia," the official said on his Twitter page.
EAC for diplomatic engagement with EU
The East African Community ministers responsible for EPA negotiations with the EU have agreed to use diplomacy to resolve the outstanding issues, as the clock ticks towards the 2016 deadline.
Ghana to finalise decision on EPA by end of October
The Government of Ghana will by end of October this year declare its stance on the European Union-Economic Partnership Agreement (EU- EPA) with barely three years down the line for the deadline of negotiation.
FTA between EU and New Zealand called for
New Zealand’s High Commissioner has called for a free trade agreement between his country and the European Union so there can be increased trade in meat.
Signing of treaty on free trade zone between Ukraine, EU will create problems for Ukraine, Russia - Putin
"If Ukraine believes it needs to sign a treaty on free trade with the EU, it means that's how it should be. However, we see some problems for us and them here," Putin said in an interview with Russia's Channel One and the Associated Press.
Data secure status for India is vital: Sharma on FTA with EU
India has a "very good agreement on table" for the European Union on bilateral free trade pact but data security status is all important for the country, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said today.
Colombia farmers' strikes spread to cities
Nationwide agricultural strikes are continuing in Colombia after more than a week of ongoing roadblocks, marches and clashes with the police.