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India-EU FTA talks begin in Delhi; focus likely on market access, non-tariff barriers
India and the European Union are set to hold the 13th round of talks for a Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi beginning Monday, marking a critical step towards finalising the trade pact by the end of this year.
S. Korea, Britain to hold intersessional talks on upgrading FTA this week
Both countries will work to speed up the talks to reach a forward-looking agreement that addresses newly emerging economic issues, including digital trade and supply chain resilience.
History of the negotiations of the TRIPS Agreement
Coercion rather than negotiations among equal partners seems to explain the final adoption of TRIPS Agreement.
Farmers protest in Brussels against Mercosur deal
Farmers from Belgium and neighbouring countries gathered in Brussels on Thursday evening to protest against a trade deal with Mercosur, proposed by the European Commission just a day earlier.
US‑Africa week ahead: AGOA’s last chance; Kenya and Ghana hold their breath
AGOA supporters believe their best hope is for a short-term renewal as part of a broader bill. Options include the Continuing Resolution government funding bill and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), both of which must pass before the start of the new fiscal year on 1 October.
Building momentum for an alternative global trade framework grounded in food sovereignty
Through years of internal consultations, the movement has developed a set of initial proposals, which she presented with an invitation for broader input and collaboration.
ECVC analysis of the EU-US trade deal: The European agri-food sector will bear the huge economic and social costs of the deal, as the burden of US debt is shifted to EU farmers
The European agri-food sector will bear the huge economic and social costs of the deal, as the burden of US debt is shifted to EU farmers.
Colombia pushes for trade deal with Japan after Petro-PM Ishiba Meeting
The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, called for accelerating the signing of a trade deal with Japan during his meeting with the Asian country’s prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba.
Israeli court refuses to enforce €20m ruling against Spanish gov’t
German company Sunflower cannot enforce in Israel a binding arbitration award requiring the Spanish government to pay it €18.4 million plus €1.5 million in costs.
US and Ecuador: A trade agreement nears
The United States and Ecuador have announced advancements in their trade agreement and tariff discussions.
Kazakh Senate signs off on investment protection deal with Turkmenistan
The Senate of Kazakhstan has ratified the Agreement on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments with Turkmenistan, aimed at creating predictable and secure conditions for investors of both countries.
Russian Foreign Minister: FTA agreement between Indonesia and EAEU to be signed by end of year
The agreement will strengthen ties in the fields of energy, mining and processing of minerals, construction and modernisation of infrastructure, agriculture, banking and tourism
Adoption of EU-Mercosur: a democratic hijack
Friends of the Earth Europe calls on Member States and the European Parliament to vote no to the ratification of the toxic EU-Mercosur deal.
The French state before an arbitration tribunal over “Montagne d’Or”
The French state is being sued by two Russian investment companies (controlled by a sanctioned oligarch), in connection with the “Montagne d’Or” mining megaproject in French Guiana.
Battling for farmers’ seed systems: UPOV 91 and trade agreements
A IATP report on on how the U.S. and its seeds companies use free trade agreements to undermine the policy space available for farmers to save, use, exchange, and sell farm-saved seeds.
South Africa to explore possible free trade pact with Japan: president
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to explore a free trade agreement with Japan following meetings with Japanese business leaders during his visit to Tokyo.
China, S. Korea to expedite 2nd phase of free trade negotiations
China and South Korea are moving to fast‑track talks on the second phase of their free‑trade pact, aiming to deepen economic ties and bolster regional cooperation.
Switzerland eases norms to implement FTA with India
Switzerland has eased rules to implement its FTA with India, effective October 1. The pact promises $100 bn EFTA investments, boosts market access for pharma, machinery, and agri goods, while keeping gold duties untouched to balance trade between the two partners.
German FM in Delhi: no Russian oil ‘Detours’, pushes EU-India FTA by year-end
Germany reaffirms strong support for the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, seeking to boost bilateral trade from €31 billion to €60 billion, and urges dialogue over tariffs, calling predictability and partnership vital in uncertain times.
Open letter on why India must not give in to US tariff blackmail
The Forum for Trade Justice warns the US-India FTA is less about fair trade and more about economic subjugation, urging India to defend its long-term development, ecological security, and global multipolar standing by rejecting coercive terms and ensuring inclusive, parliamentary-level scrutiny.