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Time to think beyond ‘worthless’ free trade agreements: Economists
21-Feb-2025 The Maple
Why should we feel constrained by a free trade agreement? If we could make a compelling economic and policy case to renationalize a key industry, we should just do it and we should stop worrying about whether it’s allowed in the free trade agreement or not.
Trump says new China trade deal ‘possible’ despite tensions
20-Feb-2025 Bloomberg
US President Donald Trump said it would be possible to reach a fresh trade deal with China, signaling he is open to heading off a brewing trade fight between Washington and Beijing.
American workers vs. surveillance capitalism: the future of digital trade policy
19-Feb-2025 Harvard Kennedy School
The USTR’s review of the USMCA should reveal that its digital trade chapter, built on the Obama-era neoliberal TPP rules, seeks to consolidate tech power, monopolize markets, undermine workers’ rights, and disregard AI transparency and accountability.
Contours of trade pact with US in 2 weeks
18-Feb-2025 Financial Express
The trade agreement that India and the US have agreed to negotiate during prime minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Washington will not be akin to a free trade agreement, but explore ways to boost trade on a bilateral give-and-take basis.
South Africa said to prefer bilateral US trade deal over AGOA
18-Feb-2025 Bloomberg
South Africa is preparing to pitch a bilateral trade agreement to the US if President Donald Trump’s administration revokes the nation’s preferential access to the world’s biggest economy as relations between them sour.
Indonesia seeks new deals as ‘shocking’ Trump roils trade
17-Feb-2025 Bloomberg
Indonesia will be more focused on negotiating Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements.
Mexico repeals GMO corn ban following USMCA arbitration ruling
17-Feb-2025 AgNet
The Mexican government officially repealed its ban on genetically modified corn imports from the United States, following an arbitration ruling under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Trade agreement with US likely to be finalised by end of 2025: Piyush Goyal
17-Feb-2025 Tribune India
India and the US aim to finalize the first part of a bilateral trade agreement by Fall 2025. This agreement is part of a larger "Mission 500" goal to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. The initial phase will focus on reducing trade barriers and increasing market access for goods and services.
Early trade agreement, bilateral trade of USD 500 bn by 2030, stronger energy partnership: PM Modi & President Trump set bold new goals
14-Feb-2025 India News Network
The first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is expected by fall of 2025.
US offers Ukraine economic partnership in ‘exchange’ for support
13-Feb-2025 Bloomberg
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented an economic partnership agreement to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during his visit to Kyiv.
New Finnish envoy hopes to see Canada’s EU trade pact fully online
12-Feb-2025 The Hill Times
New Ambassador Hanna-Leena Korteniemi says CETA is a ’standing speaking point’ for Finland to its EU counterparts.
PH eyes ‘sectoral FTA’ with US under Trump
12-Feb-2025 Inquirer Net
The Philippines is considering pursuing a "sectoral" free-trade agreement (FTA) with the United States under a potential second Trump administration, focusing initially on critical minerals like nickel. This comes after previous FTA talks stalled.
India to rely on brokering quick FTAs to limit Trump tariff fallout
11-Feb-2025 Money Control
India is negotiating a slew of trade deals, including with the UK, Oman and the EU, and also plans to bring back on the table a ’mini pact’ with US.
Swiss foreign minister pushes for free trade deal in Latin America
10-Feb-2025 Swissinfo
During a five-day trip to Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay this week, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis tried to push forward negotiations on a free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Five years later, is the AfCFTA already failing? Business Africa
10-Feb-2025 MSN
Although some trade has taken place under this framework—such as exports from Ghanaian and South African companies in 2023—these transactions remain marginal.
PH to pursue free trade deal with US – Roque
10-Feb-2025 MSN
The Philippines will push for deeper economic collaboration with the United States, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said, focusing on market access through the renewal of the US Generalized System of Preference (GSP) and a bilateral agreement.
Crypto bros are trying to bankrupt Honduras for scuttling their private cities
6-Feb-2025 Foreign Policy in Focus
After throwing off its narco-dictatorship, Honduras is trying to take its cities back from US-based libertarians.
The EU cheers, but Mexico fears, their new trade accord. Why? Donald Trump.
6-Feb-2025 Politico
Brussels celebrates its new friendships. But Mexico, in the firing line of the U.S. president’s tariffs, has every reason to stay quiet.
India may resume mini-FTA talks if US shows interest
6-Feb-2025 The Hindu Business Line
India is considering restarting mini free trade deal negotiations with the US, similar to those pursued during the Trump administration. This comes ahead of PM Modi’s visit to the White House. While India has reduced some tariffs in its recent budget, it’s unclear if the US will offer reciprocal concessions, which are essential for a successful agreement.
Colorado, UK hope to strengthen trade, investment with new agreement
4-Feb-2025 Yahoo
The State of Colorado and the United Kingdom signed an agreement to foster cooperation on economic relations, trade and investment between the two regions.