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India to protect automobile industry in free trade agreement with EU: Commerce and Industry Minister
India will protect its automobile industry as it has reached the final stages of negotiations for a free trade agreement with European Union.
Investment treaties undemocratic
A proposal to put an end to the highly anti-democratic nature of the European Union’s Bilateral Investment Treaties was heavily watered down by a plenary voting in the European Parliament. However, in their current form the treaties may pose a serious risk for European democracy.
EU Parliament supports an Economic Cooperation Agreement with Taiwan
The European Parliament unanimously adopted a resolution to “strongly support” the concluding of an economic cooperation agreement between Taiwan and the European Union (EU).
EU FTA may cut tariff on imported vehicles
The possibility of fully-built vehicles being included in India's FTA with EU -- home to auto majors like Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Fiat and Renault -- is causing considerable heartburn in the auto industry.
FTA talks between Vietnam, EU almost stalled
The progress in negotiations over a free trade agreement between Vietnam and EU has almost ground to a halt since senior officials of both sides early last year agreed to start the talks.
EU-Japan trade deal - rhetoric not reality
Despite warm words about providing aid during Japan's hour of need, substantial steps towards a free trade agreement with the European Union are unlikely to come out of the bilateral summit at the end of May, says Public Service Europe
Free trade pact with EU likely to include auto
India's proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union could include tariff reduction on import of vehicles as well as automotive components.
FTA talks with EU and TPP progressing well, says Trade Minister Lim
Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang said Singapore's negotiations for Free Trade Agreements with the European Union and the nine-member Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) are progressing well since talks began last year.
DTI seeks improved benefits from free trade agreements
The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry has started a series of consultations with the public and stakeholders on the possibility of a preferential trade agreement between the Philippines and the EU.
EU refines trade strategy
With Asean FTA off the table, country-by-country talks are moving slowly, with some major sticking points