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RTA gets nod for stronger regional trade ties
7-Jun-2022 Dhaka Tribune
A uniformed guideline will provide Bangladesh with guidance in negotiating, signing, and implementing treaties aimed at encouraging free movement of goods and services
Supply chains: From ‘just in time’ to ‘just in case’
7-Jun-2022 Euractiv
New trade agreements would be a way to diversify away from the one obvious elephant in the room when it comes to trading partners the EU is highly dependent on: China.
EU seeks to speed up trade deals as Ukraine war forces rethink
7-Jun-2022 Reuters
The European Union wants to accelerate efforts to finalise trade agreements with third parties after a six-month pause, as the bloc adapts to the Ukraine war and other challenges, EU trade commissioner said.
‘Indo-Pacific Economic Framework’ not a blessing to Asia
7-Jun-2022 Daily Times
The US has been trumpeting that its IPEF will bring prosperity to the region. But its sole purpose is to advance the “Indo-Pacific Strategy” and key interests of the U.S. instead of driving post-pandemic recovery, development and prosperity of the region.
Fourth round of India-UK free trade agreement to take place next week: British envoy
7-Jun-2022 The Print
The next round of the India-UK free trade agreement will take place next week and both Prime Ministers have asked the negotiators that it will be done by Diwali.
Free Trade Agreement: India, EU to resume FTA talks from June 27
6-Jun-2022 Financial Express
After a gap of about nine years, India and the EU will likely resume the much-awaited negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) from June 27, as both the sides eye a deal by next fiscal.
How tension with Russia & China is pushing Europe to do more business with India
6-Jun-2022 The Print
The European Union (EU) is now looking to do more business with India by way of greater investments in Europe as tension with Russia over the Ukraine war and geopolitical concerns with China pose massive challenges to the bloc and the world at large.
Buhari woos Spanish investors with ‘tax-free environment’, free trade zone
3-Jun-2022 Hallmark News
Spain has been a major importer of Nigerian crude oil, and Nigeria’s exports to Spain stood at $4.8billion in 2020 whilst Spain’s exports to Nigeria increased from $97.2 million in 1995 to $517million in 2020
China to continue pushing for Pacific Island nations to sign regional trade and security agreement
3-Jun-2022 ABC
China’s government says it remains confident it can strike a sweeping trade and security agreement with 10 Pacific Island states despite being forced to shelve its proposed agreement.
EU proposes raising tariffs on countries blocking return of rejected asylum seekers
3-Jun-2022 The Brussels Times
Under a new proposal from the European Commission, non-EU nations who refuse to make arrangements to take back undocumented migrants with a failed asylum claim may have their import tariffs increased.
Bringing a gun to trade negotiations
3-Jun-2022 Euractiv
The chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee Bernd Lange argues that the EU needs more defensive instruments to safeguard its trade interests.
EAEU, UAE might make decision on free trade zone by year-end
3-Jun-2022 Belta
A decision to start negotiations on a free trade zone between the Eurasian Economic Union and the United Arab Emirates might be made by the end of this year.
China, Papua New Guinea discuss free-trade deal
3-Jun-2022 France24
China and Papua New Guinea held talks on a free-trade deal, as Beijing’s foreign minister wrapped up a landmark tour of the Pacific Islands with a stop in the resource-rich nation.
Pacific nations walk away from trade and security deal with China as Australia aims to ’build stronger family’
3-Jun-2022 ABC News
Pacific Island countries have agreed not to sign a region-wide trade and security deal with China after a high-level meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterparts from 10 Pacific nations in Fiji.
Taiwan and US to launch trade talks
3-Jun-2022 Taipei Times
Taiwan and the US announced that they would commence negotiations on a new trade agreement, signaling a breakthrough after Taiwan was excluded from a US-led regional trade framework.
India sees a second chance to pivot to the Indo-Pacific in new group that excludes China
2-Jun-2022 CNBC
Except for India and the US, all other nations in IPEF are part of the RCEP rival bloc. India’s aversion to a pact which includes China has geopolitical considerations at its root.
China dismisses Swiss reports of stalled free trade talks
2-Jun-2022 Swiss Info
China’s commerce ministry has denied talks with Switzerland to update a free trade agreement between both countries are "frozen".
UK, Texas and other US states should proceed carefully, but not abandon, trade deals
2-Jun-2022 IELP
These agreements are not legally binding and do not create any legal, equitable, or financial rights, obligations, or liabilities for the participants.
Taiwan tells EU it will continue to be ’trusted’ chip partner
2-Jun-2022 Reuters
Semiconductor-powerhouse Taiwan held high-level trade talks with the European Union.
Mobility transition slowed down
2-Jun-2022 Anders Handeln
The EU-Mercosur agreement and the influence of the automotive industry.