The ruling Popular Party and the opposition Socialists say the pact reaffirms their commitment to defeating terrorism without concessions.

They say the pact, which still leaves unclear how it will be implemented in practice, needs to be converted into a set of "reasonable rules".

Macy's said the pact infringed its own exclusive deal with Stewart's company.

Critics said the pact created a sanctuary for militants in North Waziristan.

He said the pact would not put U.S. workers at a disadvantage.

At the time, analysts said the pact made GM's restructuring much more costly.

Mursi's foes said the pact did not require them to call off demonstrations.

But U.S. and Afghan military officials say the pacts have not stopped cross-border attacks.

National says the pact could limit New Zealand's ability to set its own migration policy.

Medeiros said the pact is the number one priority in the U.S. relationship with Japan.

But Ford chief negotiator Stacey Allerton said the pact gives the automaker significant cost savings.

Brussels says the pact could open up export opportunities worth $9 billion for India.

Analysts said the pact could also improve VW's chances of eventually spinning off its trucks arm.

Critics say the pacts have given the militants free rein and have let them expand their influence.

Such a move would be diplomatically insulting and Hussen said the pact would remain unchanged for now.

Mr Ciobo said the pact would eliminate more than 98 percent of tariffs in the free-trade zone.