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RP explores trade deals with US, EU
“President Aquino will be flying to the US in September to explore an engagement with [Washington], whether a bilateral or a cluster free-trade agreement,” said the director of the Philippines' Bureau of International Trade Relations,
US plans trade complaint against Guatemala
The Obama administration announced Friday that it would file a complaint against Guatemala claiming labor law violations under the Central America Free Trade Agreement, the first time Washington has pursued such a case against a free-trade partner.
Lawmakers demand 'major changes' to US-S.Korea trade deal
More than 100 US lawmakers wrote to President Barack Obama Thursday demanding "major changes" to a landmark free trade agreement with South Korea, which they called a "job killing" pact.
R-CALF proposes renegotiation of FTAs
R-CALF USA sent a letter to President Obama Tuesday requesting a moratorium on future FTAs and rejection of the pending FTAs with Colombia, Korea and Panama until the impacts current FTAs have on the profitability and viability of US producers is assessed.
S.Korea open to "creative" fix for US autos, beef
South Korea is ready to consider "creative" solutions to open its market to more US beef and auto imports to help win US approval of a bilateral free trade agreement, South Korea's ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday.
US rules out Taiwan free trade deal
The United States has ruled out a free trade agreement with Taiwan amid a dispute over beef imports, days after the island signed a sweeping accord with longtime adversary China.
U.S. recognizes Taiwan's right to sign FTAs
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Shear said Wednesday that Taiwan, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) , is eligible to negotiate free trade agreements (FTA) with other WTO member states.
Obama says he will submit Korea FTA to Congress as soon as possible
U.S. President Obama said Wednesday he will submit the pending free trade deals with South Korea, Panama and Colombia to Congress as soon as possible so their implementation could help create jobs and double U.S. exports within five years.
Canada-Colombia FTA puts critical US wheat market at risk
The Canadian parliament has ratified a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Colombia that gives a major competitor an immediate price advantage in a market where US wheat exports had earned a dominant market share, says the US wheat industry
Obama risks party showdown on S.Korea deal
US President Barack Obama is risking a revolt within his own party as he presses ahead on a free trade agreement with South Korea, setting the stage for a showdown after November legislative elections.