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Protesters demand suspension of Israel association agreement as EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels
16-Jul-2025 Anadolu
Protesters demonstrated outside the EU Council building to demand the immediate suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, as EU foreign ministers in Brussels ended a meeting without a decision to suspend the agreement.
China, Australia talk free trade, more dialogue as leaders meet in Beijing
16-Jul-2025 Reuters
A decade-old free trade agreement between China and Australia will be reviewed, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
EU moves to win France’s backing for Mercosur deal
16-Jul-2025 Baha
The European Union plans to offer political "safeguards" to ease French concerns over a trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc.
Refusal to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement is a ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’
16-Jul-2025 Amnesty International
The EU’s refusal to suspend its agreement with Israel is a cruel and unlawful betrayal – of the European project and vision, of the European Union’s own rules and of the human rights of Palestinians.
Striking trade deal with US was an ‘extraordinary struggle,’ Indonesia says
16-Jul-2025 CNN
The deal will see the US impose a 19% tariff on Indonesia’s exports, a reduction from the 32% Trump had initially threatened to impose on the country.
India-EU trade talks: Optimism in the air as next round scheduled for September — what is on the table?
16-Jul-2025 Live Mint
India and the EU are preparing for FTA negotiations in September, following the 12th round of talks in Brussels. Key discussion topics included services and market access. Both parties aim to finalise the agreement by year-end, potentially increasing India’s competitiveness in EU markets.
Conclusion of India-Asean FTA review likely by October
16-Jul-2025 Financial Express
India-Asean FTA review may conclude by October 2025 with two key negotiation rounds planned. Talks aim to fix trade imbalances and improve market access, SPS, TBT, and customs cooperation. Since AITIGA’s 2010 launch, India’s trade deficit with Asean has ballooned to $44.2 billion in FY25.
UK unveils new trade reforms to boost African exports, intra-continental trade
16-Jul-2025 GhanaWeb
African exporters and entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a new package of trade reforms unveiled by the United Kingdom, aimed at simplifying access to the UK market and strengthening economic ties with developing countries.
Open Letter: Suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement!
15-Jul-2025 ETJC
We, the undersigned members of the European Trade Justice Coalition, urgently call on you, President Kallas, to take decisive action by leading the EU to immediately suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Letter to USTR Greer from 11 orgs on digital trade rules on upcoming USMCA review
15-Jul-2025 Rethink Trade
We write today to urge you to oppose efforts by the largest Big Tech monopolists to use trade agreements and trade policy actions to internationally preempt and derail domestic policies that safeguard consumers, workers, farmers and competing businesses against Big Tech abuses here and in other countries.
Malaysia continues to forge trade, investment ties with global strategic partners, says Tengku Zafrul
15-Jul-2025 The Star
The Trade Minister said their discussions covered various strategic initiatives, from the review of free trade agreements, including the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement and the Malaysia-Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement.
Victory for Trump as EU backs down on digital taxes in next budget
15-Jul-2025 Politico
Shelving the plan could help EU persuade the US to give it a more favorable trade deal and comes just two months after the Commission suggested it.
US dairy industry presses Canada for changes to quota
15-Jul-2025 The Globe and Mail
US dairy exporters are demanding Canada rewrite its rules around who can import cheese, milk and other products as President Donald Trump threatens to impose a 35-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods beginning Aug. 1.
EU member states hesitant on Kallas’ 10 options for action against Israel
15-Jul-2025 Euronews
Ten options for action include suspending visa free travel and blocking imports from the Jewish settlements in response to Israel’s breach of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
US wants EU to ‘follow us 100%’ on China, says Brussels
15-Jul-2025 Euractiv
The US is urging the EU to fully adopt Washington’s more hawkish policy on China, a senior EU official said, amid growing speculation that the bloc could impose tougher measures on Beijing in order to clinch a trade deal with the US.
Supporting Honduran communities affected by corporate assault on Honduras: New data reveals gravity of ISDS claims against Honduras
15-Jul-2025 Institute for Policy Studies (IPS)
From July 14 to 16, the following meeting will be held in Honduras: Without Human Rights, There Is No Energy Sovereignty: A meeting of communities affected by energy projects in southern Honduras, a country facing an avalanche of international arbitration claims in secretive corporate courts, more than a third of which come from the renewable energy sector.
India, New Zealand start second round of FTA talks
15-Jul-2025 Financial Express
India and New Zealand begin second round of FTA talks aiming to boost bilateral trade from $1.29 billion to 10x over 10 years. Key issues include dairy, meat, wine, and services market access. Negotiations run till July 25 as both sides revisit a trade pact after a failed attempt from 2010–2015.
Algeria eyes deeper intra-African trade via gas pipeline, infrastructure links
14-Jul-2025 Zawya
Algeria is working to expand its share of intra-African trade by leveraging opportunities created under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Foreign Trade and Export Promotion Minister Kamal Rezig said during the Algeria Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 Business Roadshow.
India should avoid rushing for trade agreement with US, say experts
14-Jul-2025 Business Standard
India should avoid rushing into a trade deal with the US that compromises core sectors like agriculture, experts on Sunday said, cautioning that Washington is not sparing even its key partners like the EU.
Farmers’ group rejects trade deal with US
14-Jul-2025 Manila Times
The farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) strongly opposes rushing into a new trade agreement with the US, particularly following the recent imposition of a 20% US tariff. Sinag warns that such a comprehensive trade deal risks favoring importers and international traders over local farmers, manufacturers, and workers.