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Cameroon-Morocco agreement targets new investment flows as IPA signs promotion pact in Rabat
12-Jan-2026 Business in Cameroon
Cameroon’s Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) signed an investment promotion agreement with Morocco to expand cross-border projects and strengthen economic cooperation. The deal, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, sets out a framework for closer collaboration, as Cameroon intensifies efforts to draw regional investors into its economy.
UAE-based mining firm drags Guinea to World Bank tribunal over $28.9bn bauxite permit dispute
12-Jan-2026 Business insider Africa
Axis International Ltd has filed a $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea at a World Bank tribunal after the West African country revoked its permit to operate a bauxite mine earlier this year, the United Arab Emirates-based company said.
US passes AGOA extension bill, but South Africa still on edge
12-Jan-2026 The Star
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is set to be extended by a further three years.The committee, which described the trade initiative as “the cornerstone of economic relations between the US and Sub-Saharan African nations", did not mention any exclusion of South Africa in its statement.
India, US actively engaged on trade deal; next call on Jan 13: Sergio Gor
12-Jan-2026 Business Standard
India and the United States continue to remain “actively” engaged on the proposed trade deal and the “next call” will take place as early as Tuesday, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.
Zelenskyy, Trump to discuss free trade agreement
12-Jan-2026 Interfax
A free trade agreement with the United States will attract investment to Ukraine and will be an additional guarantee of economic security, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
European farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal
12-Jan-2026 Taipei Times
Many European farmers fear their livelihoods would be undercut by a flow of cheaper goods from Latin American countries if the deal passes
Von der Leyen to sign Mercosur deal Saturday in Paraguay
12-Jan-2026 Politico
The EU and Mercosur will sign their long-awaited trade agreement on Saturday, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen traveling to Paraguay on Jan. 17 for the signing ceremony.
Wingtech pursues international arbitration against Dutch state over Nexperia seizure
12-Jan-2026 Reuters
China’s Wingtech is seeking international arbitration in pursuit of up to $8 billion in damages following the Netherlands’ seizure of chipmaker Nexperia.
Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform
12-Jan-2026 The Print
Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies inadvertently forced India to undertake long-overdue economic reforms, reviving labor laws, dismantling protective non-tariff barriers, and securing key trade deals. While acknowledging the threat to low-wage jobs, it urges India to remain pragmatic—allowing limited U.S. corn imports, for example—without bowing to pressure, using the crisis as a rare chance to transform its economy.
Pakistan and Indonesia strengthen trade ties through new agreement
12-Jan-2026 Daily Times
Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to deepen their economic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Indonesia–Pakistan Joint Trade Committee, aiming to enhance dialogue and facilitate bilateral cooperation.
India, Chile in final stages of social security pact; CEPA talks at advanced stage
12-Jan-2026 Tribune India
India and Chile are in the final stages of negotiating a social security agreement aimed at facilitating investments and the movement of professionals between the two countries.
Council rejects bid to stop provisional Mercosur deal
9-Jan-2026 Euractiv
The Council presidency has killed a last-ditch effort from countries opposing the trade deal with Mercosur to prevent the agreement from kicking in provisionally before the entire ratification process is completed in Brussels.
EU countries green light EU-Mercosur agreement: farmers ignored, democracy sidelined
9-Jan-2026 European Coordination Via Campesina
The European Coordination Via Campesina strongly condemns the decision by a majority of EU Member States to clear the way for the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, despite widespread opposition from farmers across Europe and South America.
No call from PM Modi to Trump blocked India-US trade deal, US commerce secy says
9-Jan-2026 The Economic Times
The India–US trade deal has not been finalised because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call Donald Trump, claimed US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
France, Germany, Poland push for swift EU-India free trade deal
9-Jan-2026 Khmer Times
France, Germany, and Poland called for the swift signing of a free trade deal between the EU and India, describing it as a “decisive step” in relations, the French foreign minister said.
Marcos to visit UAE on January 12 to sign historic trade deal
9-Jan-2026 Philstar
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will travel to the United Arab Emirates on January 12 for his first foreign trip of 2026, where he is expected to witness the signing of new trade and defense deals with the Middle Eastern country.
Johari to review Malaysia’s trade agreements
9-Jan-2026 Free Malaysia Today
Investment, trade and industry minister Johari Ghani will be reviewing Malaysia’s 17 free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure that the existing deals deliver stronger results. Johari said the FTAs comprised nine multilateral and regional agreements and eight bilateral agreements, including with Turkey.
Bangladesh aims to finalise FTA with Malaysia in 2026
9-Jan-2026 Bernama
Bangladesh aims to expand trade and investment cooperation with Malaysia, with finalising the long-discussed Free Trade Agreement as its top priority this year.
Angry French farmers defy ban and block Paris streets over Mercosur deal
8-Jan-2026 RFI
French farmers defied a government ban, blockading roads into Paris and several of the city’s landmarks to protest against the Mercosur trade deal the European Union is expected to sign on Friday with South American nations.
Freeze US trade deal over Trump Greenland threats, EU lawmaker urges
8-Jan-2026 Euractiv
Danish MEP says unfinished trade deal is among the few levers the EU has over Washington.