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Microsoft comes down squarely on side of FTA
Microsoft has called for the incoming Barack Obama administration to push ahead with ratification of the pending free trade deal with Korea, saying it "establishes a foothold for the US in Asia."
Microsoft comes down squarely on side of FTA
Microsoft has called for the incoming Barack Obama administration to push ahead with ratification of the pending free trade deal with Korea.
New era in Oman-US trade relations
New Year day (1 January 2009) marked the entry into force of the Oman-US Free Trade Agreement
Tribunal rejects Ecuador's jurisdictional objections in dispute with Chevron
A tribunal has determined that it holds jurisdiction to hear a claim brought by Chevron Corporation against Ecuador for alleged violations of the Ecuador-United States bilateral investment treaty (BIT).
SKorea's opposition ends parliamentary occupation
Opposition lawmakers ended their 12-day siege of South Korea's parliament Tuesday after blocking -- for now -- a US free trade deal and other legislation.
Ruling party to railroad divisive bills
Lawmakers of the governing party in Korea are expected to ratify the Korea-US free trade agreement (KORUS FTA) motion and railroad 85 contentious bills today after last-minute negotiations with the opposition failed as of midnight Tuesday.
Russia, US amend trade agreement on pork, poultry
The US government and Russia have amended their five-year bilateral poultry and pork trade agreement with protections that should limit disruptions to trade, the US Trade Representative said.
US, Oman free trade pact to be effective Jan 1
The United States said Monday that a free trade agreement with oil-rich Oman will enter into force on January 1 2009.
Mexico's fiscal prudence fails to avert a slowdown
The North American Free Trade Agreement, which so tightly bound Mexico and the United States and turns 15 on Thursday, is helping drag Mexico down with the United States
SKorean opposition ordered to end occupation of parliament
The head of South Korea's parliament ordered opposition legislators Monday to end their sit-in by midnight so major bills can be passed, warning them not to force him to take "extreme measures."