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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.
Upgraded Asean, Australia and New Zealand FTA enters into force
22-Apr-2025 Business Times
The upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) came into force on April 21, creating a trade area of over 703 million people with a combined GDP of more than US$5.6 trillion.
Prabowo, Russia’s Manturov discuss Indonesia-Eurasian FTA progress
21-Apr-2025 Antara News
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto and Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov discussed advancing a free trade agreement with Eurasian countries, aiming for finalization during Prabowo’s visit to St. Petersburg later this year.
Indonesia, EU discuss Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
21-Apr-2025 Antara News
Government of Indonesia urged the EU to adopt a pragmatic approach considering differing economic levels to finalize negotiations by 2025. Indonesia’s growing trade surplus with the EU highlights strong export performance, particularly in palm oil and minerals.
Ukraine says pact signed with US is first step towards minerals deal
18-Apr-2025 Reuters
Kyiv and Washington signed a memorandum as an initial step towards clinching an agreement on developing mineral resources in Ukraine.
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
18-Apr-2025 BBC
"There will be a trade deal, 100%," Trump said, "but it will be a fair deal", while Meloni said she was "sure" they could reach an agreement, later adding that her aim was to "make the West great again".
Trump signals resumption of trade talks with Nairobi
17-Apr-2025 Business Daily
US President Donald Trump’s administration has signalled its intention to restart talks for a comprehensive trade agreement with Kenya, insisting a deal will inform negotiations with other African countries as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) expires.
Nigeria signs on AfCFTA tariffs
17-Apr-2025 The Nation
Nigeria has gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs) under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a major milestone in the country’s commitment to regional integration and trade facilitation across Africa.
EU, Mauritius set to finalize economic partnership agreement by 2025
17-Apr-2025 AZERNEWS
The European Union (EU) has expressed its intention to expand multilateral cooperation with the island nation of Mauritius, located in East Africa, Azernews reports.
Africa adapts to economic headwinds amid tariffs, regional tensions
17-Apr-2025 The North Africa Post
African economies are pivoting strategies in response to renewed U.S. tariffs, leadership transitions, and escalating regional conflicts, forcing a recalibration of trade relationships across the continent.
Trump touts ‘progress’ in Japan trade talks, as uncertainty roils stocks
17-Apr-2025 Al Jazeera
United States President Donald Trump has touted “big progress” in trade talks with Japan after making an unexpected intervention in the negotiations.
’No hormones please, we’re British beef farmers’
17-Apr-2025 BBC
As talk of a trade deal between America and the UK hots up, farmers on this side of the Atlantic have warned ministers not to dilute British food standards, saying the use of hormones in particular cannot be accepted.
Türkiye, gulf countries hold third round of $2T free trade talks
17-Apr-2025 Türkiye Today
The third round of free trade agreement negotiations between Türkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council was held in Ankara, according to a statement from the Turkish Ministry of Trade.
International trade crisis: an opportunity to reduce our dependencies rather than create new ones!
16-Apr-2025 European Coordination Via Campesina
To defend agriculture, food and markets in Europe, we must move away from the free trade paradigm and strengthen food sovereignty!
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh in queue to join RCEP: Singapore foreign minister
16-Apr-2025 Economic Times
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan revealed that Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong are interested in joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which currently has 15 members after India withdrew due to concerns over its trade imbalance with China.