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Washington a winner in Korean trade deal
When Chile and South Korea signed a free trade agreement four years ago, the management at Washington's oldest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, paid sharp attention -- acutely aware of how world economics touch Washington.
US envoy to Malaysia urges conclusion to free-trade pact
The United States' new ambassador to Malaysia on Wednesday urged both countries to conclude negotiations for a free trade agreement after a missed deadline appears to have slowed the pace of talks.
The pro-FTA visit of US congresspersons to Colombia
Once again the Bush-Uribe administration has launched a propaganda offensive to pressure for approval of the FTA in the United States.
Negroponte fears that Chávez would win if FTA fails at US Congress
US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte warned Tuesday that Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez would win and Latin American democracies would lose if the US Congress does not pass the Free Trade Agreements with Peru, Panama and "especially with Colombia."
“Beef and automobile issues could derail Korea-US FTA”
Interview with US Congressman Charles B. Rangel
Korea-US FTA to cut customs revenues by W860b [$925m] annually
The free trade agreement between Korea and the United States would reduce the Korean government's customs-related tax revenues by an estimated 860 billion won ($925 million) annually for 10 years after the pact is implemented, the National Assembly's Finance and Economy Committee said yesterday.
Colombia trade deal a work in progress: US lawmaker
Colombia's free trade accord with the United States is still a "work in progress" and President Uribe could persuade US Democrats to approve the deal by showing sustained success in tackling violence, a US lawmaker said on Saturday.
US wants Panama Congress chair out
The US is stepping up pressure to remove the president of Panama's National Assembly, who it claims killed a US marine, so that the case will not block passage of the US-Panama FTA.
Pakistan, US enhance cooperation: Teams formed to finalise trade, economic issues
Pakistan and United States on Wednesday constituted sub-groups of high officials from both the countries to pave the way for early finalisation of issues regarding trade and economic cooperation
Protesters disrupt US-NZ Partnership Forum by forcing venue change
New Zealanders are being warned to keep a close eye on their government's attempts to sneak through free trade deal with the United States in the wake of protests in Auckland today.