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Ecuador offers exporters collateral-free loans after U.S. trade decision
Ecuador has vowed to support fruit farmers with loans of up to US$2 million in the wake of a U.S. Congress decision not to renew a trade agreement with the South American country.
February 17 , 2011
Ecuador fines Chevron US$8.6B for environmental damages
Multinational Chevron has been fined $8.6 billion by an Ecuadorian court for contaminating the environment, but the company has ruled the decision fraudulent.
February 16 , 2011
South Africa's antitrust body approves Wal-Mart takeover
South Africa's Competition Commission has approved Wal-Mart's US$2.4 billion takeover deal of local retail chain Massmart.
February 16 , 2011
Colombia and China discuss US$7.6B Pacific-Atlantic railway line
Colombia will aim to become a stronger regional trade power in the Americas, as Chinese investors flock to the country with infrastructure development proposals.
February 16 , 2011
Southern Hemisphere apple exporters yet to compete with China in the U.S.
The Obama Administration has issued a list of 60 pests and diseases found on Chinese apples, marking the start of negotiations for potential future market entry.
February 16 , 2011
Australia's apple growers seek $40M to detect disease
An Australian lobby group has called on the senate to provide $40 million in funding for the detection of fireblight disease which could be introduced with New Zealand imports.
February 15 , 2011
Trans Pacific Partnership talks commence in Chile
Representatives from nine different countries have met in Chile this week to discuss trade opportunities.
February 15 , 2011
Southern Hemisphere apple and pear exports to rise in 2011
European and U.S. apple and pear stocks might be falling but the Southern Hemisphere is expected to make up part of the gap this year, with a 5% rise in exports forecast by industry association WAPA.
February 15 , 2011
Colombia and Ecuador hit by U.S. tariffs
A U.S. Congress decision not to extend a free trade agreement with Colombia and Ecuador will have significant effects on the countries' fruit export industries.
February 15 , 2011
Mexico's agriculture industry could lose $US3.7B from cold snap
Mexico's cold snap has destroyed around US$3.7 billion worth of agricultural crops, according to the country's National Rural Confederation (CNC).
February 15 , 2011
