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Limited FTA with US
India and the US will discuss the possibility of a bilateral investment agreement or a limited free-trade agreement (FTA) in services next month at the first meeting of the recently constituted United States-India Trade Policy Forum.
GCC banking sector liberalisation: FTA impact
Recently, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) negotiations are being held between the GCC countries and the USA. Being crucial sectors in these countries' economies, the banking and financial sectors are being considered for liberalisation in the context of these FTAs.
Washington likely to press for opening of beef market
The United States is very likely to ask Thailand to further open its market for beef under the two countries' planned free trade area (FTA) agreement, in order to stay competitive with rival Australia.
NBD outlines major US objectives of FTAs
National Bank of Dubai in a report outlined the US main objectives from regional trade agreements, the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
The implications of Cafta for Thai-US FTA talks
There are signs that many Americans are becoming more unwilling to bear the burdens of free trade.
Ford Thailand objects to planned Thai-Japan FTA
The impact of a tentative free-trade agreement with Japan on the automobile industry's import tariff structure may prompt the US-based giant Ford Motor Co. to reconsider planned investments in Thailand.
Coalition denounces CAFTA approval
Members of the Stop CAFTA Coalition denounced the approval of the US-Dominican Republic Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) which passed by a vote of 217 to 215 in the House of Representatives early Thursday morning.
Philippines readies for free trade agreement talks with US
The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry said it will begin a study in preparation for negotiating a free trade agreement with the United States. The study is expected to be completed in September and the results would be validated through regional public consultations starting in October.
RP prepares for possible trade accord with US
Baby steps have begun in engaging the United States on a possible trade pact, the Philippines' trade department said in a report to President Arroyo.
CAFTA approved by US House
The US House of Representatives approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement, overcoming objections by unions, sugar producers and textile makers in what became the most contentious trade fight in Congress in a decade.