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AfCFTA: African Customs officials to draft free trade continental guidelines
30-Nov-2020 Nairametrics
Customs officials from around Africa gave a nod to the adoption of continental guidelines to facilitate the free flow of cross-border trade.
US to sign limited trade deal with Brazil
20-Oct-2020 New York Times
The new pact is expected to ease trade barriers, strengthen regulation and crack down on corruption.
US, Brazil push for a mini deal
8-Jun-2020 Politico
US and Brazilian officials are working on a deal covering trade facilitation, digital trade and regulatory practices, with a target for the end of the year, a top Brazilian diplomat said.
US and Brazil seek to conclude trade agreement in 2020
22-Apr-2020 Just Style
The US and Brazil are hoping to conclude an agreement on trade rules and transparency this year, including trade facilitation and good regulatory practices.
Nations agree to spur trade in East Africa
19-Dec-2018 Vanguard
Members of the East African Community to implement trade facilitation reforms including reducing “non-tariff barriers”.
Pakistan to evaluate trade policy on modern lines
18-Aug-2018 The News
Pakistan would evaluate its trade policy according to modern trends, and implement the strategic policy framework 2015/19 in letter and spirit to boost the country’s exports.
16 nations reach 2 more deals in RCEP talks
31-Jul-2018 The Japan News
Negotiators from Asia-Oceania countries struck deals on customs procedures and trade facilitation and government procurement covered by RCEP free trade agreement. Adding to two previously concluded chapter of economic and technical cooperation as well as small businesses.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Narendra Modi meet to focus on India, Israel business ties
15-Jan-2018 LiveMint
Forging links between the entrepreneurs of India and Israel in areas of technology and innovation is high on the agenda of both the governments as they look for ways to propel ties to the next level.
Malaysian Chinese feel impact of China’s "Belt and Road" initiative
15-Jan-2018 NHK World
In Malaysia, people of Chinese descent account for about a quarter of the population. With China seeking a stronger economic foothold overseas through its "Belt and Road" initiative, this community is looking to benefit.
Indonesia, Turkey begin CEPA talks
12-Jan-2018 Jakarta Post
Indonesia and Turkey held first round on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Jakarta. Delegations from both the countries discussed the agreement’s terms of reference (ToR) as well as trade issues, such as legal matters and customs.
US business groups ask trade agency to keep trucking rules in NAFTA
15-Nov-2017 Reuters
More than 100 US-based retailers, agriculture groups and transportation councils urged the government’s trade agency to preserve trucking provisions in any new version of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
EU-Indonesia FTA - draft customs and trade facilitation chapter (December 2016)
14-Feb-2017 European Commission
As published by the European Commission
Ben Guerdane to host free trade zone
29-Mar-2016 Tunisia Live
The Tunisian government has announced plans to create a free trade zone within the southern town of Ben Guerdane.
Mexico and the European Free Trade Association to update free trade agreement
25-Jan-2016 Gobierno de México
The document, signed by the parties, establishes the terms for the negotiations to update and expand the FTA between Mexico and the EFTA.
TFTA: Pan-African free trade area announced
22-Sep-2015 Lexology
TFTA states that its aims include harmonisation and improvement of regional trading arrangements, enhancement of trade facilitation.
COMESA prepares for regional trade facilitation
4-Sep-2015
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has conducted training workshops for stakeholders in transit trade in preparation for the implementation of regional trade facilitation instruments.
COMESA, ZRA launch virtual trade facilitation system
11-May-2015
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) have launched the COMESA virtual trade facilitation system (CVTFS) aimed at tracking the movement of cargo to curb illicit trade.
US-EAC Cooperation Agreement on SPS, TBT and Trade Facilitation (2015)
27-Feb-2015 USTR
US moves toward greater trade with Africa
27-Feb-2015 WSJ
Pact with Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda — to be expanded to other countries later on — seen as a stepping stone to full fledged FTA
Fast track trade in the US hits difficulties
1-Feb-2014 Reuters Analysis: White House hopes for fast-track trade hit political tangle
President Obama’s hopes that the Fast Track mechanism would go through congress have met opposition from leading Congress Democrat, Harry Reid.