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France floats resurrecting doomed EU-US trade deal it used to oppose
25-Apr-2025 Politico
French Economy and Finance Minister Eric Lombard said the European Union and the United States should try to conclude a free-trade agreement.
India, Saudi Arabia desire to complete negotiations for Bilateral Investment Treaty at earliest
24-Apr-2025 ANI
India and Saudi Arabia affirmed their desire to complete negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest, the joint statement at the conclusion of the State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Middle East nation asserted.
Trump’s tariff war empowers Europe’s free traders
24-Apr-2025 Politico
Even the EU’s most protectionist countries are realizing that they need new friends to trade with as their oldest ally goes rogue.
Mexico faces French expropriation arbitration
24-Apr-2025 CDR
The expropriation of a hydrogen plant in Mexico early last year has led to the filing of an investment arbitration against the state.
African countries hold talks with US, push for new AGOA deal ahead of september expiry
24-Apr-2025 Kenyans.co.ke
The government on Tuesday signalled its strong interest in renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade agreement with the US, amid rising trade tensions sparked by recent reciprocal tariff orders issued by President Donald Trump.
Kenya signs free-trade agreement with Ethiopia
24-Apr-2025 Kenya News Agency
Kenya and Ethiopia have come to bilateral agreement and agreed to collaborate on the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area.
AfCFTA secretariat and Djibouti to host regional conference on Special Economic Zones
24-Apr-2025 Modern Ghana
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced a partnership with the Republic of Djibouti to host a Regional Conference on Special Economic Zones (SEZs), scheduled for April 21–22, 2025, at the Ayla Grand Hotel in Djibouti City.
Tunisia issues over 200 certificates of origin under AfCFTA
23-Apr-2025 AfricanManager
As part of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Tunisia has issued between 200 and 300 certificates of origin for the export of local products to several African countries.
Trump tariffs: India should shun ‘business as usual’ response
23-Apr-2025 Newsclick
To persist with ‘business as usual’ in the new situation will bring greater suffering to people and even greater subservience to US dictates.
Vietnam seeks more free trade deals to drive growth as Trump tariff looms
23-Apr-2025 Reuters
Vietnam is seeking to speed up its negotiations for new free trade agreements while more effectively exploiting the 17 ones it has already signed, as its export-reliant economy is bracing for US tariffs.
Mongolia’s interim free trade deal with the EAEU: What’s at stake?
23-Apr-2025 The Diplomat
Mongolia’s government sees the temporary FTA as tool to expand imports, but business groups and policy experts in Mongolia have voiced concern about the deal’s implications.
Trump floats cutting China tariffs ‘substantially’ in trade deal
23-Apr-2025 Fortune
President Donald Trump said he plans to be “very nice” to China in any trade talks and that tariffs will drop if the two countries can reach a deal, a sign he may be backing down from his tough stance on Beijing amid market volatility.
South Korea’s acting president Han expects positive outcome from US trade talks
22-Apr-2025 Reuters
South Korea’s acting president Han Duck-soo expects this week’s trade talks with the United States to pave the way for a mutually beneficial outcome.
Protests erupt at Sonamura over free trade agreements
22-Apr-2025 Tripura Chronicle
Protests against free trade agreements in agriculture, fisheries, and dairy took center stage across the Sonamura subdivision.
Bangladesh eyes CEPA with UAE
22-Apr-2025 The Financial Express
Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to hold the first round of negotiation on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) soon.
Farm concessions in focus in India-US trade deal
22-Apr-2025 Hindustan Times
The US seeks preferential access for farm goods in a trade deal with India, while India insists on fair treatment for its developing economy.
Modi and Vance praise progress in trade talks as higher tariffs loom
22-Apr-2025 BBC
India and the US are making progress in negotiating a bilateral trade deal, the countries said after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President JD Vance in Delhi.
Bolat: Turkey seeks comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Syria
22-Apr-2025 Sana
“We expressed Turkey’s willingness to negotiate a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Syria in the new phase and our readiness for these negotiations,” said Turkish Trade Minister.
India-UK trade talks near completion; early harvest deal on table with EU
22-Apr-2025 CNBCTV18
Negotiations for the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) are in their final stages after 14 rounds since January 2022, with no further full talks expected. Key issues remain in the related Bilateral Investment Treaty, particularly dispute resolution mechanisms.
Korea, Thailand resume EPA talks to boost trade ties
22-Apr-2025 Korea Herald
South Korea and Thailand are conducting their fifth round of negotiations this week in Bangkok to finalize an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) aimed at deepening trade and investment ties. The talks, led by senior trade officials from both countries, cover 13 key areas including goods, services, investment, intellectual property, and sustainable development.