Analysis of Possible Expansion of Panama - Dominican FTAFriday, June 7, 2013 The aims would be to increase the list of imports and exports to 200 products, in order to boost trade between the two countries. This was announced by Panama's ambassador in the Dominican Republic, Alberto Castillero, who added that the Dominican Government has a special interest in strengthening bilateral trade agreements with the increase in the list of products in order to increase the export of agricultural and livestock products from that country. Panama Bans Weapon ImportsFriday, October 29, 2010 The country banned imports until the new law to possess and carry weapons is approved. The project will be discussed at the National Assembly during the next period. FTA Panama - Israel Approved in First DebateMonday, October 7, 2019 The National Assembly approved in first debate the bill of the Free Trade Agreement between the State of Israel and Panama, signed in May 2018. The Foreign Affairs Committee approved in first debate the bill of the Free Trade Agreement between the State of Israel and Panama, informed the National Assembly last October 2. Panama Increases Trade With ChileMonday, October 3, 2011 The free trade agreement signed in 2008 explains much of the business improvement with the southern country. The amount of trade in 2010 between Panama and Chile reached $58 million, boosted since the FTA came into force. Trade Agreement Panama -Trinidad & TobagoFriday, October 4, 2013 In the case of Panama, 40% of the negotiated tariff lines will receive 100% preferential rate. Two years after the end of negotiations, both countries officially signed the Partial Scope Agreement. Panama-Mexico FTA Moves ForwardFriday, September 27, 2013 The second round of negotiations was described as "a breakthrough" by the Panamanian Minister Ricardo Quijano. The chief of the Ministry of Trade and Industry said that "during the meeting, held in Mexico from 17th to 20th September, it was possible to advance the discussion and review various topics, including those related to finances and state purchases" , reported laestrella.com.pa. Panama-Mexico FTA: Tariff LiberalizationWednesday, October 30, 2013 In the third round of FTA negotiations there will be discussions on opening of goods and services and what the tariff exclusions will be. According to the authorities this is the round with the most difficult issues, such as the issue of "... opening and exclusions of tariff lines especially since there are interests on the part of both countries," noted an article in Capital.com. pa. Agreements in Panama and Mexico FTA NegotiationsMonday, March 10, 2014 The pre fifth round meeting has finished with the parties having reached agreements on issues on National Treatment and Access of Merchandise to the Market, Rules and Procedures on Origins and Public Procurements. The V round of negotiations is scheduled for 18 and 21 March in Panama City. Live Cattle From Panama to PeruMonday, November 11, 2013 The Agricultural Bank of Peru is going to open a special credit line for the purchase of live cattle in Panama to supply the Peruvian domestic market. The Comptroller General of the Republic revealed that up until August the value of exported cattle was $1.3 million, 37.6% less compared to the $2.1 million reported in the same period in 2012. Negotiations Continue on Panama-Mexico FTATuesday, January 14, 2014 Market access, rules of origin and procedures, public procurement and services and investment will be discussed in a mini round of negotiations in Panama City. From 13th to 17th of January a mini round of negotiations for the signing of the FTA with Mexico will be held in Panama. Panama Analyzes Coffee ImportsTuesday, February 22, 2011 Considering current crop production is down 50%, for the first time the country is studying importing the bean. Authorities and farmers are making inventories of existing stocks in order to determine the amount that would be required to satisfy the local market. Trade Between Panama and TaiwanMonday, October 28, 2013 Trade between the two nations since the enactment of NAFTA in 2003 has continued to increase, leaving as yet untapped opportunities. Of the total exports registered by Taiwan, $222 million goes to Panama which re-exports 350 items marketed by the Asian nation. Panama: Overseas Purchases GrowWednesday, August 31, 2011 In the first six months of the year imports grew by 21% compared to the same period in 2010. Of the total imported goods in the period under review, capital goods and consumer goods were those who experienced the largest increase, with 31% and 22% respectively. Panama Lowers Tariffs on Imported ProductsFriday, July 10, 2009 Out of a 121 tariff lines modified, 82 were lowered, including cement, tuna, sardine and codfish. The Cabinet of Ministers of Panama issued a decree authorizing the reductions, with the objective of guaranteeing supply of basic goods basket products. Panama Negotiates Import of Gas with EcopetrolWednesday, September 8, 2010 Authorities are investigating the possibility of importing natural gas from Colombia. The Colombian company's participation in the Panamanian market would reduce the use of bunker and diesel fuels, thereby cutting the power generation costs. |
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