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New Sierra Club / Public Citizen report on fixes to investment in the TPP
Earlier this week, the Sierra Club, Public Citizen, Institute for Policy Studies, Friends of the Earth and Earthjustice released a new report entitled: "Investment rules in trade agreements: Top 10 changes to build a pro-labor, pro-community and pro-environment Trans-Pacific Partnership."
Maps of corporations to gain new rights to sue under Korea FTA
Public Citizen now have exclusive Google maps of the locations of corporations that would gain new rights to challenge public interest laws under the US-Korea FTA.
US Industry: Trade Deals Vital To Meet Obama's Export Goal
U.S. trade and business groups are skeptical the U.S. can double exports without the Obama Administration signing a raft of new free trade agreements.
US Trade Delegation Makes SOS Trip to Columbia
More than 100 industrialists from the US are touring Columbia to identify potential areas of trade, and maximize their business prospects under the new regime before it is too late as the new president of Columbia is equi-distant in ideology with all schools of thoughts in the Americas.
World Bank approves mining company suit against El Salvador
In a decision with implications for the national sovereignty of member states under US trade pacts, a World Bank tribunal has approved a Canadian mining company's controversial lawsuit against the government of El Salvador.
Politics behind trade
When politicians and bureaucrats make frequent remarks about the welfare and interests of citizens, one senses another election season is coming. That seems to be the case with the United States these days.
Trade pacts hurting Maine, manufacturers tell top US trade rep
On the second day of a two-day visit to Maine, the president's top trade advisor has been hearing from some members of the state's manufacturing sector about how trade policy has been hurting them.
US official confirms commitment to free trade talks
The United States has confirmed its commitment to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement negotiations, with one of its most senior representatives saying enthusiasm is high and likely to rise.
U.S. lawmakers ask for revision to S. Korea FTA textile clause
U.S. lawmakers have asked for a revision to the textile clause in the free trade agreement (FTA) signed with South Korea in 2007, congressional sources said Friday.
Kirk: Korea-US FTA Renegotiations Will Only Focus on Beef and Auto
United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk says it is unlikely that other clauses will be included when bilateral talks are held to address Washington's concerns on beef and auto regarding the Korea-US free trade agreement.