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Macron’s office rules out reviving EU-US free trade deal for now
29-Apr-2025 Politico
“Before aiming for a free trade deal with the U.S., our first demand is that they withdraw their tariffs,” says French official.
Israel favors upgrading US free trade deal, economy minister says
29-Apr-2025 The Jerusalem Post
Israel seeks to update its free trade deal with the US amid Donald Trump’s sweeping new global tariffs.
US-India trade talks underway: Farm goods, ecommerce and data centre among 19 key sectors in focus
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.
US, Sri Lanka agree to expedite planned bilateral trade agreement
28-Apr-2025 Fibre2Fashion
As a Sri Lankan delegation met US trade representative Jamieson Greer in Washington D.C. to discuss reciprocal tariffs, both sides agreed to continue discussions aimed at finalising a bilateral trade agreement.
European bloc turns to Southeast Asia in bid to hedge protectionism
28-Apr-2025 Nikkei Asia
Four-member EFTA comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland concludes trade deal with Malaysia as US tariffs sweep world.
India trying to secure greater access for steel exports through FTA talks, minister says
28-Apr-2025 Reuters
India is trying to secure greater access for its steel exports through free trade agreement talks with various countries, federal trade minister Piyush Goyal said.
Pacific Alliance–Singapore free trade agreement to enter into force on 3 May 2025
28-Apr-2025 IN Diplomacy
The agreement will provide greater access to Latin American markets for Singaporean companies, particularly in industries such as infrastructure, professional services, digital trade, and agri-food.
Thai-EU trade talks gain ground
28-Apr-2025 Bangkok Post
The fifth round of free trade agreement negotiations between Thailand and the European Union made significant progress to the mutual satisfaction of both sides.
Top Chinese Minister to visit Sri Lanka in June; FTA talks likely
28-Apr-2025 economynext
Sri Lanka and China have agreed to work toward an early conclusion of a comprehensive free trade agreement, both countries said in a joint statement.
EAEU-Iran cooperation roadmap under development
28-Apr-2025 BELTA
The full-fledged free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the Islamic Republic of Iran will enter into force on 15 May.
End harmful treaties, says Nalunga
25-Apr-2025 Monitor
Treaties and agreements should facilitate a green and equitable transition by channeling investments into renewable energy, circular economies, and sustainable infrastructure.
China, Switzerland to accelerate bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations
25-Apr-2025 China Daily
China and Switzerland have reiterated their willingness to accelerate negotiations on upgrading their bilateral Free Trade Agreement.
Philippines-Chile free trade talks moved to July
25-Apr-2025 Inquirer.net
The first round of negotiations between the Philippines and Chile for a free trade agreement has been moved to July, a high-ranking trade official said.
Free trade area and minerals deal: Ukraine’s PM reveals details of talks with Bessent
25-Apr-2025 RBC Ukraine
Ukraine and the United States have agreed to start working on a free trade area between the countries. A minerals deal was also discussed, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced.
Uzbekistan wins $700 million arbitration case against Turkish textile company
25-Apr-2025 Kun.uz
All claims made by Türkiye’s Bursel were dismissed. Moreover, the claimants were ordered to reimburse Uzbekistan for its arbitration expenses.
Reeves signals UK could lower tariffs on US car imports in bid to secure Trump trade deal
25-Apr-2025 The Independent
UK Chancelor has signalled that she is prepared to slash tariffs on US automobile imports to the UK in a bid to land a trade deal.
Türkiye-Japan economic partnership deal under negotiation, says Turkish trade minister
25-Apr-2025 Anadolu
A Türkiye-Japan economic partnership agreement seeking to reduce the imbalance in bilateral trade is still under negotiation, the Turkish trade minister said.
US and South Korea had ’very successful’ trade talks, Bessent says
25-Apr-2025 Reuters
The US and South Korea had a "very successful" meeting, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as the two countries opened trade talks that may even result in some form of renegotiated US-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
European Union rep confirms updates to trade agreement with Mexico
25-Apr-2025 Mexico News Daily
The trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico will be updated to include an energy chapter, the EU’s Executive Vice President for the Clean, Fair, and Competitive Transition, Teresa Ribera, announced.
Malaysia open to negotiate with US on reducing trade deficit, non-tariff barriers
25-Apr-2025 Reuters
Malaysia is open to negotiate with the United States on non-tariff barriers and reducing its trade deficit and will explore a bilateral trade agreement, its trade ministry said.