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Uzbekistan wins $700 million arbitration case against Turkish textile company
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
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
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
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
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
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.
France floats resurrecting doomed EU-US trade deal it used to oppose
French Economy and Finance Minister Eric Lombard said the European Union and the United States should try to conclude a free-trade agreement.
India, Saudi Arabia desire to complete negotiations for Bilateral Investment Treaty at earliest
India and Saudi Arabia affirmed their desire to complete negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest, the joint statement at the conclusion of the State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Middle East nation asserted.
Trump’s tariff war empowers Europe’s free traders
Even the EU’s most protectionist countries are realizing that they need new friends to trade with as their oldest ally goes rogue.
Mexico faces French expropriation arbitration
The expropriation of a hydrogen plant in Mexico early last year has led to the filing of an investment arbitration against the state.
African countries hold talks with US, push for new AGOA deal ahead of september expiry
The government on Tuesday signalled its strong interest in renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade agreement with the US, amid rising trade tensions sparked by recent reciprocal tariff orders issued by President Donald Trump.
Kenya signs free-trade agreement with Ethiopia
Kenya and Ethiopia have come to bilateral agreement and agreed to collaborate on the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area.
AfCFTA secretariat and Djibouti to host regional conference on Special Economic Zones
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced a partnership with the Republic of Djibouti to host a Regional Conference on Special Economic Zones (SEZs), scheduled for April 21–22, 2025, at the Ayla Grand Hotel in Djibouti City.
Tunisia issues over 200 certificates of origin under AfCFTA
As part of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Tunisia has issued between 200 and 300 certificates of origin for the export of local products to several African countries.
Trump tariffs: India should shun ‘business as usual’ response
To persist with ‘business as usual’ in the new situation will bring greater suffering to people and even greater subservience to US dictates.
Vietnam seeks more free trade deals to drive growth as Trump tariff looms
Vietnam is seeking to speed up its negotiations for new free trade agreements while more effectively exploiting the 17 ones it has already signed, as its export-reliant economy is bracing for US tariffs.
Mongolia’s interim free trade deal with the EAEU: What’s at stake?
Mongolia’s government sees the temporary FTA as tool to expand imports, but business groups and policy experts in Mongolia have voiced concern about the deal’s implications.
Trump floats cutting China tariffs ‘substantially’ in trade deal
President Donald Trump said he plans to be “very nice” to China in any trade talks and that tariffs will drop if the two countries can reach a deal, a sign he may be backing down from his tough stance on Beijing amid market volatility.
South Korea’s acting president Han expects positive outcome from US trade talks
South Korea’s acting president Han Duck-soo expects this week’s trade talks with the United States to pave the way for a mutually beneficial outcome.
Protests erupt at Sonamura over free trade agreements
Protests against free trade agreements in agriculture, fisheries, and dairy took center stage across the Sonamura subdivision.