Washington | Reuters –– The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday delivered a blow to President Barack Obama’s signature goal of strengthening ties with Asia but could try again as […] Read more
Quest for fast-track trade bill defeated for now in U.S. House
U.S. House of Representatives votes to scrap COOL
Washington | Reuters — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday evening voted to repeal meat labeling laws, which were widely backed by U.S. consumer groups, as Canada and Mexico […] Read more
Supply-managed sectors bolster defenses against TPP
Reuters — Canadian farmers are stepping up their campaign against a nearly complete Pacific trade pact they fear will destroy protections for local dairy, egg and chicken producers and endanger […] Read more
Japan, U.S. remain apart in trade talks, dealing blow for TPP
Washington | Reuters — Japan and the U.S. failed to make progress in bilateral talks, both sides said on Wednesday, dealing a blow for hopes of sealing an ambitious multilateral […] Read more
Some TPP partners said aiming for deal in coming months
Reuters — Some Pacific trading partners are aiming for a deal on a regional free trade zone as early as the next few months, sources close to the negotiations said, […] Read more
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