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PACER-plus fear
5-Jan-2026 The Fiji Times
On a micro level, joining PACER -Plus could do more damage to Fiji than good, says textile merchant.
China, 5 Pacific Island countries sign framework agreement to upgrade economic partnership: MOFCOM
8-Dec-2025 Global Times
China and the relevant Pacific Island countries agreed to carry out flexible and pragmatic negotiations on specific issues such as trade in goods and services, investment, rules, and practical cooperation.
NZ courts Fiji to join PACER Plus amid Fijian concerns over economic impact
17-Sep-2025 RNZ
New Zealand is courting Fiji to join a regional free trade and partnership agreement, but Fijian government officials say the island nation will decide whether to join the agreement by the end of the year.
Fiji reluctant to join PACER Plus agreement
10-Sep-2025 RNZ
New Zealand is courting the Fijian government to join PACER Plus, a free trade and economic partnership agreement - but Fiji are holding out.
New Zealand backs Fiji’s ambitious push for PACER+ membership
29-Jul-2025 PMN
New Zealand is ramping up its support for Fiji’s inclusion in the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus.
Fiji and EU strengthen trade relations
21-Aug-2024 FBC News
Fiji and the European Commission have further strengthened the bilateral trade relations, through the full implementation of the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Pacific States.
Fiji explores deal | Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations, Plus negotiation
20-Aug-2024 The Fiji Times
Fiji will not join the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus if it does not make sense to the country.
US, Indo-Pacific partners holding talks in Singapore on clean energy
3-Jun-2024 The Jakarta Post
The US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is holding a ministerial meeting this week in Singapore, including major firms joining a "Clean Economy" investor forum to boost infrastructure and climate investments across the region.
PACER Plus review
12-Feb-2024 The Fiji Times
The Fijian Government, with Australian and New Zealand officials, will be reviewing the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) which was not ratified by the previous administration.
Fiji to assess fairness of PACER Plus pact
24-Oct-2023 The Fiji Times
The Fiji Government will thoroughly assess the fairness and effectiveness of the PACER Plus agreement before it makes a decision on rejoining the trade agreement.
Empty promises and prospects: The US-led economic agreement is a liability for Fiji
26-May-2023 PANG
This weekend in Detroit, Trade Ministers from eleven countries will be meeting for the latest round of negotiations on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, a secretive geopolitical and economic agreement aimed to curtail China.
Fiji to consult with PNG on PACER Plus agreement
24-Feb-2023 Loop
PNG Prime Minister held talks with Fiji Prime Minister on strengthening bilateral ties and deepening cooperation as the bigger Pacific Island Countries within the region.
China offers South Pacific nations security, free trade agreements
31-May-2022 France24
China has put forward plans to dramatically expand security and economic cooperation with South Pacific nations, in what one regional leader called a thinly veiled effort to lock them into "Beijing’s orbit"
Fiji to join Biden’s economic framework aimed at countering China
27-May-2022 Al Jazeera
Fiji will become the 14th country and first Pacific island nation to join the US’ economic framework, the White House announced, delivering a boost to Washington’s efforts to counter growing Chinese influence in the Asia Pacific.
Fiji and the United States of America meet under the Trade And Investment Framework Agreement for the first time
15-Feb-2021 Fiji Sun
The inaugural Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) meeting between the United States of America (USA) and Fiji was held virtually.
Virtual signing of the USA-Fiji TIFA
16-Oct-2020 Fiji Times
Apart from being the first trade and investment agreement signed between the United States and Fiji, the US-Fiji TIFA is also the first Agreement signed by the US with a Pacific Island Country.
Free Trade Agreement talks progressing: Kumar
27-May-2019 FBC News
Fiji - China talks on the Free Trade Agreement are progressing, Fijian Trade Minister, Premila Kumar says.
Bid to explore Fiji-PNG free trade agreement
10-Jul-2018 Fiji Times
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says he would like to explore the possibility of a free trade agreement between Fiji and PNG.
EU-Fiji Cotonou talks begin
23-May-2018 Fiji Times
The dialogue will cover political and economic developments in Fiji and EU and other aspect including the upcoming general elections, climate change, economic partnership agreement, human rights and development cooperation.
Fiji and PNG talk post Brexit trade
26-Mar-2018 Radio NZ
Fiji and Papua New Guinea have held talks with Britain to ensure trade isn’t disrupted post Brexit.