Rappler's latest stories on trade pact
Protectionism slammed as Southeast Asian leaders rally to trade pact
(3rd UPDATE) Trade tops the agenda at the Bangkok meeting, as tit-for-tat tariffs between China and the US cast a dark cloud over global growth

Canada aims to ratify trade deal after lifting of tariffs
But Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says it would be 'naive' to think US protectionism is no longer a threat

U.S. nears metal tariffs deal with Canada, Mexico
'I think we are close to an understanding with Mexico and Canada,' says US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin

U.S. presses ahead with Mexico trade pact, talks with Canada resume next week
Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland says that a 'win-win-win agreement is within reach' among the 3 countries

Australia pushes 'urgent' trade talks with Indonesia
We haven t had the engagement that we could and should as such close neighbors said Australian Trade Minister Andrew Robb adding that both countries have been looking past one another for commercial opportunities

US credibility at stake over Asia trade pact: Singapore
Singapore s foreign minister warns that America s reputation in East Asia risks being undermined if it fails to seal a trade pact encompassing 40 percent of the world s economy

Aquino presses for PH inclusion in Pacific trade deal
If left out of the deal the Philippines stands to lose its share of the US market to Asian neighbors Restrictions on foreign ownership in its Constitution is hampering its bid

Taiwan demonstrators end parliament seizure, threaten more protests
Student activists end an unprecedented 3 week occupation of Taiwan s parliament but threaten more action unless their demands are met

Taiwan protesters to end occupation of parliament
UPDATED The demonstrators – mostly young students – occupied the main chamber on March 18 to protest a services trade agreement with China

Taiwan stages mass anti-China trade pact rally
Tens of thousands of Taiwanese protesters took to the streets in Taipei in a bid to pressure embattled President Ma Ying jeou to retract a trade pact with China
Taiwan police use water cannon to retake gov't HQ
Policemen disperse hundreds of protesters who have occupied government headquarters for nearly a week
Taiwan premier won't withdraw China trade pact
Taiwan s Prime Minister Jiang Yi huah said that the government will not withdraw a contentious trade pact with China
PH eager to join Trans-Pacific pact
Philippine Amabassador to the United States Jose Cuisia unveils the country s roadmap to become part of free trade area that will account for 40 of global gross domestic product