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Germany wants TTIP free trade deal between EU and US back on the agenda
21-Mar-2022 Independent.ie
Germany’s finance minister has put the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) free trade deal between the US and European Union back on the agenda.
Rush for UK trade pacts risks having little benefit, lawmakers warn
18-Mar-2022 Euractiv
UK lawmakers have warned that “there is no guarantee” that the new international trade agreements being negotiated by ministers “will deliver actual economic benefits”, in a new report
Trade deal with UAE moves step closer
17-Mar-2022 Mandurah Mail
Formal trade talks between Australia and the United Arab Emirates are set to start soon.
Panama seeks review of US trade pact, flags certain farm goods
17-Mar-2022 National Post
Panama said it had requested a review of the terms and conditions of a trade agreement in place with the United States since 2012.
Dhaka, Tokyo look for free trade agreement
17-Mar-2022 New Age Bangladesh
Bangladesh and Japan would explore scopes for signing a free trade agreement for boosting bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation.
India and Australia close to signing a mini free trade agreement
17-Mar-2022 Aljazeera
India and Australia, are expected to sign an interim free trade agreement this month, marking a major step towards consummating their economic relationship at a time when both nations are desperate to reduce their dependence on China.
Govt. to revisit proposed FTA with China
17-Mar-2022 Daily Mirror
The balance of trade between the Srilanka and China has been heavily in favour of China. the Srilanka government has decided to revisit the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with China.
Statement on the transnational consequences of the war in Ukraine on food insecurity in many African countries
16-Mar-2022 afrique-europe-interact
No to the free trade regime! Solidarity-based practice for a right to food sovereignty! Strengthen local, small-scale agriculture! Actively prevent hunger crises! WTO waiver 2.0!
UAE opens doors to wider trade as world veers toward protectionism
16-Mar-2022 Bloomberg
Last year, the UAE announced its intention to deepen its ties with fast-growing economies to reposition itself as a global destination for business and finance.
What you should know about the Chile-Brazil Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
15-Mar-2022 Sidera Consult
The Free Trade Agreement between Brazil and Chile went into effect on January 25. It is an additional protocol to Chile’s Free Trade Agreement with Mercosur.
The India-UAE CEPA: India’s renewed love for FTAs
15-Mar-2022 ORF
There is a growing need to analyse the free trade agreements to understand their impact on the economy and the geopolitical repercussions that follow.
India, Canada agree to consider interim trade deal
14-Mar-2022 Financial Express
The move came after commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal held talks with his Canadian counterpart Mary Ng, as part of the fifth ministerial dialogue on trade & investment.
Tehran to host new round of free trade talks with EEU this week
14-Mar-2022 Financial Tribune
A new round of free trade agreement talks between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union will be held in Tehran, according to the head of Trade Promotion Organization.
China – Sri Lanka FTA to be fast-tracked
14-Mar-2022 News 1st
The Cabinet Sub Committee on China agreed to fast-track the possible next steps in consultation with the relevant stakeholders at the earliest.
Gov’t taking steps to resume Malaysia-EU trade negotiations
14-Mar-2022 The Sun Daily
The government is taking steps to resume negotiations on the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA).
Interim FTA with Australia likely on 21 Mar
14-Mar-2022 Live Mint
India and Australia are likely to sign an interim free trade agreement (FTA) on 21 March, which may allow easier market access for Indian pharmaceutical products, besides duty concessions on gems and jewellery and textiles.
UK - Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (2022)
11-Mar-2022 UK Government
Ukraine conflict may delay India-Eurasia trade talks
11-Mar-2022 Mint
The war in Ukraine may delay negotiations for a free trade agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), said Indian government officials and analysts aware of the development.
Pakistan, China may renegotiate FTA benefits
10-Mar-2022 The Express Tribune
Islamabad wants more concessions exclusive to its products.
Negotiators push on with NZ-EU free trade deal as French election ’sucks oxygen’ from talks
10-Mar-2022 Stuff
The Government of New Zealand appears far from signing a free trade deal with the European Union, as negotiators enter a fresh round of talks and a French election looms.