South American trade bloc poses challenge to U.S. talks

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The Mercosur trade bloc in South America is presenting a challenge to the U.S.' talks on a free trade zone stretching from South America to North America. Mercosur was previously considered non-existent due to economic instability and regional disputes.

South America, Mercosur

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Panel urgers U.S. to negotiate free-trade pact with Africa

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The U.S. government is being called on by a blue-ribbon panel to reach a free trade deal with Africa. The panel is also calling for a tax break for Americans who make investments in Africa.

Africa

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Singapore, U.S. will resume free-trade talks in May

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Singapore and the United States will restart free-trade negotiations in May 2001. The talks are also intended to regain the trade liberalization momentum in the Asia-Pacific region.

Administration of General Economic Programs, International economic relations, Singapore, Bilateral Trade Negotiations, Trade negotiations

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