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EU will not rip up tech rules for trade deal with Trump, senior official says
11-Apr-2025 The Guardian
Bloc is ‘very committed’ to laws on big tech and is not targeting US companies, says European Commission’s Henna Virkkunen.
Russia-India exploring idea of free trade zone amid Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, says Moscow
11-Apr-2025 Republic World
Russia and India are exploring idea of a free trade zone, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development has informed, amid Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.
UAE to begin talks with EU over landmark trade deal
11-Apr-2025 The National
The UAE and the EU have agreed to begin talks on a potential trade deal, in what would be a landmark agreement for the two sides.
UK-India free trade agreement reportedly 90% done as border tax tensions remain
10-Apr-2025 The Economic Times
The United Kingdom and India have made substantial progress in their ongoing free trade agreement, with 90% of the deal already agreed, according to British officials.
No FTA with US please! GTRI calls for zero-to-zero trade deal after 90-day tariff pause
10-Apr-2025 The Economic Times
Global Trade Research Initiative has suggested that New Delhi should avoid signing a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with Washington, and instead consider a limited "Zero-to-Zero" tariff deal on 90 per cent of industrial goods.
India seeks quick US trade deal as Trump tariffs paused
10-Apr-2025 Reuters
India wants to move quickly on a trade deal with the United States, a government official said, after President Donald Trump’s decision to pause reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, while hiking levies on China.
Australia rejects China offer after Trump escalation, reopens free trade talks with EU
10-Apr-2025 The Sydney Morning Herald
The European Union’s top trade official is set to travel to Australia soon after the federal election to restart negotiations on an elusive free trade pact.
NZ says trans-Pacific, EU nations can defend free trade
10-Apr-2025 BSS News
New Zealand’s prime minister proposed a new alliance to battle global export restrictions, enlisting members of a 12-nation trans-Pacific free trading agreement and the European Union.
Việt Nam, US to start negotiations on reciprocal trade agreement
10-Apr-2025 Viêt Nam News
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the US agreed to begin formal negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement, including discussions on tariffs, and proposed that technical teams from both sides begin consultations immediately.
The return of the chlorinated chicken? Trump administration uses tariffs to push for radical EU deregulation
9-Apr-2025 CEO
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro stated that non-tariff barriers, including food safety regulations, are "orders of magnitude" more important than EU tariff rates.
UAE investor files arbitration against Comoros
9-Apr-2025 CDR
A Swiss law firm is representing a UAE company in an ICSID arbitration against the African island nation, alleging expropriation of investments and unfair treatment.
Sri Lanka asks India to raise FTA apparel export quota to 50mn pcs after Trump tariff
9-Apr-2025 economynext
Sri Lanka has requested India to expand the quota to export under the Indo-Lanka Free Trade Agreement to 50 million units from the current 8 million after President Donald Trump slapped a 44 percent tax on the island.
Thai-EU FTA talks progress smoothly, final deal expected by year-end: Pichai
9-Apr-2025 The Nation
Thai-EU FTA talks make solid progress in fifth round; deal expected by end of 2025, says Commerce Minister Pichai.
Trump pushes France to reassess trade alternatives — even the Mercosur deal?
9-Apr-2025 Politico
As Donald Trump launches a full-scale trade war, France wants to replace the United States with other trade partners. Does that mean Paris is ready to accept a massive trade deal between the European Union and South America it has excoriated for years?
Tariffs driving India to strike trade deals, finance minister says ahead of UK talks
9-Apr-2025 The Guardian
Nirmala Sitharaman says turmoil forcing countries to seek accords beyond old ideological and political ties.
EFTA and Ukraine sign updated free trade agreement
9-Apr-2025 Swiss Info
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), of which Switzerland is a member, and Ukraine signed an updated free trade agreement in Kyiv.
UAE President, President of Republic of the Congo witness signing of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
9-Apr-2025 Gulf News
The deal with the Republic of the Congo supports the UAE’s aim to deepen ties with strategic markets around the world as part of efforts to double the size of the UAE economy by 2031.
Korea, Malaysia set to hold 8th round of negotiations on bilateral FTA
8-Apr-2025 Korea JoongAng Daily
Korea and Malaysia were set to hold their eighth round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, as the two sides seek to broaden their trade portfolio and enhance cooperation.
Philippines pushes for US free trade agreement after 17% tariff on exports
8-Apr-2025 Invezz
The Philippines is prioritising a free trade agreement with the United States after Washington imposed a 17% tariff on Philippine goods.
Hong Kong leader says city will sign more free trade pacts amid ’ruthless’ US tariffs
8-Apr-2025 Reuters
Hong Kong leader said the city would sign more free trade pacts to diversify its risk amid a global trade war triggered by what he called "ruthless" US tariffs.