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US updates tariff rules to implement AGOA changes
9-Jun-2026 Business Day
The United States has updated its tariff rules governing African trade preferences, formally embedding changes to the AGOA and related programmes into the customs framework used by importers and border officials.
Alert to the Malagasy population concerning the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union, to be signed on Wednesday 10 June on the island of Mauritius
9-Jun-2026
The EPA would have a negative and potentially devastating impact on populations’ right to food, as well as on peasant producers’ right to use, select, protect and exchange seeds of their choice.
Singapore to negotiate FTA with regional bloc of 8 East African countries
9-Jun-2026 The Straits Times
Singapore will negotiate a free trade agreement with a bloc of eight East African countries, its first with an African partner. This would also be the regional bloc’s first FTA negotiation with a partner outside Africa.
India-US trade deal can be finalised after tariff probe concludes, official says
9-Jun-2026 Reuters
Attempting to finalize a submissive interim deal by mid-July under such heavy economic coercion—while naively begging for future tariff immunities from an famously unpredictable Trump administration—risks bartering away India’s long-term trade sovereignty for fleeting, short-term market access.
North Africa flirting with increased ISDS?
9-Jun-2026 CDR
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) features fresh filings related to North Africa this year, with Egypt and Tunisia named as respondents to new investment arbitration claims.
Japan signals readiness to review trade pact
8-Jun-2026 Business World
The Philippines and Japan are set to review the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) this year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
India eyes better market access via easier SPS rules under trade pact with EAEU
8-Jun-2026 Millennium Post
India is eyeing easier compliance with SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary measures) and TBT (technical barriers to trade) requirements under the proposed free trade agreement with the Russia-led EAEU group.
Korea, ASEAN to kick off negotiations for improving bilateral FTA
8-Jun-2026 The Korea Times
Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are set to commence official talks for upgrading their free trade agreement (FTA), as part of the ongoing effort to expand bilateral ties in emerging areas, such as digital economy and critical minerals.
We may roll out 9 free trade agreements in next 10 months: Piyush Goyal
8-Jun-2026 Business Standard
India commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said nine recently signed free trade agreements are expected to become operational within 10 months, with several more trade pacts in the pipeline
India, US agree on framework for interim trade deal after four days of talks
8-Jun-2026 India Today
India and the US have moved closer to sealing an interim trade agreement. By pushing forward under this shadow of economic coercion, Indian negotiators risk locking the country into a submissive, phased agreement that fails to secure concrete immunity from the Trump administration’s erratic and protectionist trade penalties.
Indonesia’s sovereignty at risk: the consequences of the ART agreement with the United States
8-Jun-2026 Counter Puch
The US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) undermines Indonesia’s economic sovereignty by forcing alignment with US geopolitical priorities. It contends that the pact establishes an unequal partnership that severely threatens the livelihoods of local working classes while stalling the nation’s high-value industrial development.
Turkish FM arrives today: Dhaka eyes investment in public mills, FTA
8-Jun-2026 The Financial Express
During a high-level official visit to Dhaka, Bangladesh and Türkiye are moving to elevate their relationship through advanced free-trade discussions and targeted non-traditional export expansion.
India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: minister
8-Jun-2026 The Daily Star
India’s rush to sign an interim deal while dismissing outstanding issues as mere "commas and full stops" overlooks the systemic volatility of US’s trade policies, which were recently exacerbated by unilateral tariffs.
Mexico, South Korea ditch FTA talks, pursue trade framework
8-Jun-2026 Mexico Business News
Mexico and South Korea signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration to establish a formal trade and investment framework, pausing long-stalled FTA negotiations to focus on modernizing commercial ties. The agreement aims to reduce the impact of recent Mexican tariffs on Korean manufacturers and better position both nations ahead of the upcoming USMCA review.
Bangladesh, Morocco to broaden cooperation in trade, investment
8-Jun-2026 BSS News
Bangladesh and Morocco have agreed to deepen bilateral ties by expanding cooperation across trade, investment, agriculture, and skills development, while exploring a potential Free Trade Agreement. Key initiatives include establishing a reliable Moroccan phosphate supply chain for Bangladesh’s food security and a planned Moroccan business delegation visit by the end of 2026.
Indonesia, Ethiopia deepen strategic ties through trade and investment
8-Jun-2026 Tempo English
At the 2nd Bilateral Consultation Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia and Ethiopia reaffirmed their strategic partnership by prioritizing trade, investment, and agricultural cooperation. Key initiatives include exploring a Preferential Trade Agreement, expanding air connectivity, and boosting bilateral trade, which already surged by 40% to reach $138.6 million in 2025.
Canadian government tells regulator to back off on charging streamers like Netflix more
5-Jun-2026 AP
The U-turn comes as Canada and the United States are in discussions on whether to renew the free trade agreement between the two countries and Mexico.
Santa Marta process can confront trade protection for fossil fuels, experts say
5-Jun-2026 Climate Home News
Academics at the first fossil fuel phase-out summit urged governments to recognise investor protection treaties as a barrier to the energy transition.
US reciprocal trade deals built to push America’s trade partners away from China
5-Jun-2026 Peterson Institute for International Economics
When the Trump administration imposed so-called "reciprocal," country-specific tariff rates in April 2025, it made clear that the measures were intended not only to protect US industry but also as negotiating leverage to extract bilateral concessions.
Eurasian Economic Union – UAE free trade agreement to be ratified this summer
5-Jun-2026 Russia’s Pivot To Asia
The process of ratifying the free trade agreement between Eurasian Economic Union countries and the United Arab Emirates is in the final stage and should be completed within two months, after which the countries will announce when the document will go into effect.