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US-Bangladesh trade deal may obstruct Bangladesh’s renewable energy growth
7-May-2026 TBS News
The US - Bangladesh agreement risks locking Bangladesh into costly LNG dependency, potentially undermining its renewable energy goals and energy security, especially given current renewables capacity of just 1,743 MW—mostly reliant on Chinese solar tech.
Trade officials meet in bid to finalise US-Thai agreement
7-May-2026 Bangkok Post
Thai commerce minister has held talks with the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) in a bid to conclude negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement to ease tariff pressures.
Pakistan, US agree to continue trade talks
7-May-2026 Dawn
Pakistan and the US have agreed to continue ongoing negotiations on outstanding matters under an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), as Washington is asking Islamabad to increase imports to narrow the existing trade imbalance.
What the Bangladesh-Japan trade agreement means for our bio-cultural resources
7-May-2026 The Daily Star
The signing of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) at the end of the interim government’s tenure has sparked much debate, with concerns that this agreement could put the country’s sovereignty, agriculture and food systems, traditional knowledge, economy, and intellectual property rights at risk.
Amid West Asia crisis, EU seeks quick FTA deal with Malaysia
7-May-2026 Free Malaysia Today
The European Union (EU) wants to expedite negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia to make its energy supply chain more resilient amidst the West Asia crisis.
Unpacking the ASEAN–Canada FTA negotiation
7-May-2026 Transnational Institute
The ASEAN-Canada FTA is one of the agreements currently being negotiated that includes an investment protection chapter with an ISDS mechanism. This briefing note summarizes the October 2025 webinar, “Unpacking the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (external link) ”, which examined the impact of ISDS and highlighted Canadian mining practices through emblematic ISDS cases.
India, South Korea likely to hold FTA review talks on May 25
7-May-2026 The Economic Times
India and South Korea will meet on May 25 to review their economic partnership agreement. India has proposed negotiating a new bilateral trade agreement. This aims to address the widening trade deficit. The two nations seek to double their commerce by 2030. They also want a more balanced trade relationship.
Thailand, US move ahead on reciprocal trade deal, says Suphajee
7-May-2026 The Nation Thailand
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said Thailand and the United States have agreed to move forward with talks on a reciprocal trade agreement after discussions with senior US trade officials.
India, Canada kick off second round of free trade talks
7-May-2026 Gulf News
India, Canada eye deeper energy, minerals cooperation alongside CEPA talks. India’s major imports from Canada include pulses, fertilisers, mineral fuels, wood pulp, gems and precious stones, aircraft parts, machinery parts, and iron and aluminium scrap. India’s IT sector is the main contributor to services exports to Canada.
Armenian government approves draft law ratifying free trade agreement between Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia
7-May-2026 Arka
Armenian government approves draft law ratifying free trade agreement between Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia.
India-UK FTA may come into force mid-May
7-May-2026 Financial Express
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CETA) is likely to come into force from the second week of May as the ratification process and completion of other legal requirements enter into the final stage, according to an official.
Left-wing groups rally against US trade deal, demand its cancellation
7-May-2026 Dhaka Tribune
Left-wing organizations have denounced the recently signed trade agreement with the United States as "unequal and anti-national," demanding it be scrapped immediately.
“Free trade deal”, what? Chinese sue Australia over Darwin Port
6-May-2026 Michael West Media
The Chinese owner of Darwin Port suing the Australian government shows why ‘free trade’ deals must not include investor rights to sue governments (ISDS).
One year on: The hidden impact of Trump’s trade deal with the UK
6-May-2026 Politico
The consequences of the trade pact are still rippling through Britain’s arable heartlands.
SADC supports the Democratic Republic of Congo’s accession to the SADC Free Trade Area through alignment with key regional protocols
6-May-2026 SADC
The SADC has successfully concluded a week-long series of high-level engagement meetings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, aimed at supporting the country’s accession to the SADC Free Trade Area (FTA).
AfCFTA and Turkiye deepen strategic trade ties
5-May-2026 BFT online
The Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, held high-level bilateral talks with Türkiye’s Minister of Trade. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to expanding trade, investment, and industrial cooperation within the evolving framework of the AfCFTA.
Kenya, India move to fast-track free trade deal talks to boost exports and investment
5-May-2026 Capital News
Kenya and India have agreed to accelerate negotiations toward a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at lowering trade barriers, expanding market access, and unlocking new opportunities for Kenyan exporters, officials said on Tuesday.
ActionAid worried over outdated agreements, investor-settlement systems across Africa
5-May-2026 Blueprint
ActionAid Nigeria, has observed that across Africa, there is increasing concern about outdated agreements and the Investor-State Dispute Settlement system, which allows investors the protection rights over the national interests, and shrink decisions making spaces.
New Zealand-India FTA text (Apr 2026)
5-May-2026 New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
EFTA–Mercosur Free Trade Agreement: The climate implications for Switzerland
5-May-2026 Public Eye
Une nouvelle étude d’Alliance Sud et Public Eye montre que les émissions de CO2e liées à l’accord pourraient augmenter de 112 % rien que pour les produits agricoles.