30-Apr-2025
The Telegraph
British negotiators are understood to be close to signing an agreement that would align UK food and veterinary standards with the EU’s rulebook.
28-Apr-2025
Financial Express
19 categories of products are the focus of the ongoing negotiations. Data storage, Ecommerce, farm products and critical minerals are the key sectors in the discussion.
22-Apr-2025
Tripura Chronicle
Protests against free trade agreements in agriculture, fisheries, and dairy took center stage across the Sonamura subdivision.
22-Apr-2025
Hindustan Times
The US seeks preferential access for farm goods in a trade deal with India, while India insists on fair treatment for its developing economy.
16-Apr-2025
European Coordination Via Campesina
To defend agriculture, food and markets in Europe, we must move away from the free trade paradigm and strengthen food sovereignty!
17-Mar-2025
GMA News Online
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines met with Japanese officials in Tokyo to address the declining market share of Philippine bananas, advocating for an immediate review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (PJEPA) to create a fairer trade environment.
10-Mar-2025
Hindustan Times
Howard Lutnick said that India should consider opening up sensitive sectors like agriculture, which it has traditionally protected to safeguard small farmers.
7-Mar-2025
Hindustan Times
India and the US are actively discussing a trade deal, with a key focus on agricultural produce. Despite sensitivities surrounding agricultural lobbies, both countries see potential for increased market access through tariff reductions and the removal of non-tariff barriers. The discussions emphasize "complementarities," aiming to avoid harming domestic farming communities.
3-Mar-2025
Romania-Insider
Romania opposes the free trade agreement with the countries of the Mercosur bloc, considering that it will bring significant harm to the agri-food sector and Romanian farmers, said agriculture minister.