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CETA still not fully delivering
30-Sep-2022 The Western Producer
The Canadian agriculture sector wants the federal government to make progress on removing technical barriers, five years after the deal was signed.
Despite Chinese pressure, Sri Lanka wary of entering into free trade agreement
29-Sep-2022 ANI
The ongoing economic crisis and challenges of penetrating the Chinese market are making Sri Lanka cautious about concluding a Free Trade Agreement with China, despite pressure.
Israel-South Korea free trade deal to take effect Dec. 1
29-Sep-2022 Reuters
A free trade agreement between Israel and South Korea will go into effect on Dec. 1, Israel’s Economy Ministry said, in a move expected to lower the prices of Korean-made cars, toys, video game consoles and soy sauce.
Govt urged to ratify trans-Pacific trade deal soonest possible
29-Sep-2022 FMT
The Malaysian Rubber Products Manufacturers Association has urged the government to ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership as soon as possible.
UK wants closer ties with Indo-Pacific region - foreign minister
29-Sep-2022 Reuters
Britain is seeking to join the trans-Pacific trade pact known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, which removes 95% of tariffs between its 11 members.
Brussels looks to evade EU capitals to get Mercosur deal done
29-Sep-2022 Politico
The European Commission is trying to split the trade agreement to shorten the lengthy ratification process. Countries won’t like it.
Nigeria to commence AfCFTA participation in Q4 – Committee
29-Sep-2022 The Punch
It will be recalled that the AfCFTA agreement has been tipped to create the largest free trade area in the world measured by the number of countries participating.
Fears Kenya deal with US could hurt regional trade
28-Sep-2022 The East African Business
The pursuit of a new trade pact between Washington and Kenya is eliciting old fears on whether it could hurt adherence to obligations under the East African Community, and hence continental ambitions for more commerce.
Australia, India start FTA negotiations
28-Sep-2022 Live Mint
Indian and Australian negotiators have met for talks toward a full-fledged free trade agreement even as a mini-pact remains unratified by the Australian parliament.
Sri Lanka looks to revive free trade deal with Singapore
28-Sep-2022 US News
Sri Lanka will step up efforts to revive a stalled free trade pact with Singapore, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told the city state’s premier.
AFL-CIO requests USMCA labor complaint at Saint-Gobain glassmaker in Mexico
28-Sep-2022 Reuters
The biggest US labor federation asked the US government to open a complaint at a Saint-Gobain glass plant in Mexico, the latest in a series of petitions alleging worker rights violations in Mexico under a regional trade pact.
Korea ratifies free trade deals with Israel, Cambodia
28-Sep-2022 The Korea Times
Korea’s National Assembly on Tuesday ratified a respective free trade agreement with Israel and Cambodia, wrapping up the final domestic procedure needed for their implementation.
Kenya exports batteries to Ghana in first AfCFTA trading deal
28-Sep-2022 The Exchange
Kenya officially began trade under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area when Exide batteries made in Kenya arrived in the Port of Tema, Ghana.
Georgia, UAE launch first round of free trade talks
27-Sep-2022 Agenda.ge
Georgia and the United Arab Emirates have launched the first round of talks for establishing a free trade agreement between them as part of a visit of UAE officials in capital Tbilisi.
US farmers urge Washington to challenge Mexico’s looming ban on GM corn
27-Sep-2022 Reuters
Farmers in the United States are urging their government to challenge a looming Mexican ban on genetically modified corn under a regional free trade agreement.
India and Australia will sign a temporary free trade agreement on Saturday
27-Sep-2022 Bolly Inside
Australia and India will sign a temporary free trade agreement on Saturday, removing an 85% tariff on exports of Australian goods to India.
President meets Singapore PM, says ready to implement FTA
27-Sep-2022 News Wire
Sri Lanka is ready to implement the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Singapore, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.
Korea ratifies free trade deals with Israel, Cambodia
27-Sep-2022 Korea Times
Korea’s National Assembly ratified a respective free trade agreement (FTA) with Israel and Cambodia, wrapping up the final domestic procedure needed for their implementation.
Japan keen to ink FTA with Sri Lanka - Embassy official
26-Sep-2022 Sunday Observer
Japan is keen to ink a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka to increase bilateral trade between the two countries, said Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka Katsuki Kotaro.
Advancing the free trade agreement strategy
26-Sep-2022 The Star
China will advance its free trade agreement strategy to effectively connect domestic and foreign markets and relevant resources, in terms of “expanding scope, improving quality and raising efficiency”, according to the Commerce Ministry.