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Bush better for Asia...
The United States must come to grips with the China juggernaut and assert its role as a stabilising force in the region, say analysts
Key free-trade deal deadline missed
Australia and the United States have missed a key deadline for their free trade agreement but Australian Trade Minister Mark Vaile remains confident the deal will start as planned on January 1.
NZ ready to talk to Bush Govt about free trade
New Zealand will again put its case to the United States to negotiate a bilateral free-trade agreement, after the election of President George W. Bush for a second term.
Bush Election May Pave Way for Americas Free Trade Talks
U.S. President George W. Bush's election to a second four-year term paves the way for the resumption of negotiations for a free trade agreement spanning the Americas.
Schieffer aims to fix FTA impasse
The United States ambassador to Australia has left for Washington in a final bid to work through details holding up the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
New Middle East trade promotion group formed
A new trade promotion group -- the US Middle East Free Trade Coalition (USMEFTA) -- has been created to "expand free trade between the US and the Middle East and to encourage economic development, transparent and accountable governance, and enhanced prospects for the people of the Middle East region."
Andean FTA hailed by US Wheat Associates
An Andean Free Trade Agreement has the potential to provide real benefits to US wheat producers and exporters, since Ecuador, Peru and Colombia have combined annual wheat imports of three million metric tons.
More trade caution seen with Kerry, more deals under Bush
An election win for Senator John Kerry could make the United States tougher and more cautious on trade, while a victory for President George W Bush would keep the country on the path to more deals, experts say.
Bush won't dissolve sugar jobs
Handled with care. That is the best way to describe how the Bush administration has dealt with sugar in America's international trade agreements.
Uruguay, US sign bilateral trade treaty
Uruguay and the United States signed a bilateral trade agreement Monday to safeguard foreign business investments in each other's countries while promoting trade and exports.