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Canada seeking common-ground improvements with U.S. in any trade talks, ambassador says
The Canadian government is signalling the approach it intends to take should U.S. president-elect Donald Trump make good on his promise to renegotiate NAFTA.
Trump could face long path to US-UK trade deal
Talks between the United States and the United Kingdom on a potential trade deal could be President-elect Donald Trump’s crash course in the often painstakingly slow world of international negotiations.
Venezuela loses annulment of Tidewater expropriation ICSID award
The annulment committee formed by the World Bank's ICSID has ruled that Venezuela must pay oil services company Tidewater $37 million for the expropriation of its ships and rigs in 2009.
US renews fight against EU ban on hormone-treated beef
Given the failure of the TTIP talks, the US is reinstating its trade action, according to USTR.
6 ways we could improve NAFTA for working people
It is important that everyday working people’s perspectives lead the debate, starting with how to rewrite NAFTA.
Asian allies’ envoys urge Trump to drop opposition to TPP
U.S.-allied Asian ambassadors are urging President-elect Donald Trump to reconsider his opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement and keep the U.S. engaged in Asia.
Canadian, U.S. businesses passive toward trade deals
Research reveals businesses across the continent have a strong indifference toward free trade agreements.
Taiwan to seek US support for investment, trade agreements
Taiwan will seek the support of the United States for signing bilateral and multilateral investment and free trade agreements, the Taiwanese President has said.
Why did Japan's Parliament ratify 'dead' TPP agreement?
A curious thing happened when the Japanese Parliament voted to ratify Japan's participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) even though the agreement has been widely proclaimed to be "dead"
Trade Minister Steven Ciobo rejects assertions that the Trans-Pacific Partnership has collapsed
"We are only nine months into a 24-month process, we need to give the Americans time to consider the pros and cons of the TPP."