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US proposes bill to exclude South Africa from AGOA renewal
1-Dec-2025 Cape Town etc
This bill, titled the AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act, was tabled at the end of September and aims to extend the AGOA for two additional years. However, nestled within the legislation is a stipulation that explicitly excludes South Africa from participating in this crucial economic programme.
US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain
1-Dec-2025 Reuters
The United States announced a deal with Britain for zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products and medical technology which will lead to Britain spending more on medicines.
Egypt, Vietnam discuss free-trade deal & new investments
1-Dec-2025 See News
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Vietnamese Prime Minister on the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit, where he attended on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Madbouly expressed Egypt’s strong interest in strengthening bilateral relations across all fields
South Africa sees US trade negotiations continuing despite G20 differences
1-Dec-2025 Reuters
South Africa’s trade minister said on Sunday that he expected negotiations with the U.S. over a trade deal would continue, despite differences between the two countries over this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg.
Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions
1-Dec-2025 The Guardian
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courts
A worrying template
1-Dec-2025 Financial Express
A fair pact will elude India if US bases its negotiations on deals with Malaysia and Cambodia.
India, Israel enter deeper trade and tech ties with FTA talks: Report
1-Dec-2025 IANS
India and Israel are strengthening their relations centred on trade talks, technology partnerships and strategic coordination, according to a new report.
Eurasian Economic Union, India hold first round of negotiations on free trade zone
1-Dec-2025 Interfax
The countries of the Eurasian Economic Union and India held the first round of negotiations on a free trade agreement this week in New Delhi.
Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal
1-Dec-2025 Reuters
Taiwan is aiming for tariffs on its exports to the United States to be cut to 15% from 20% now, though help in training U.S. workers is not among the "conditions" figuring in their trade talks, senior Taiwan officials said on Monday.
Poland ratifies EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement
1-Dec-2025 Vietnam Pictorial
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on November 27 signed an act ratifying the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), officially completing the final step for Poland to become the 20th out of 27 EU member states to do so.
Indonesia confident EU will approve IEU-CEPA trade pact
1-Dec-2025 Tempo
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto highlighted recent progress in the IEU-CEPA, noting that the agreement’s legal text has now been translated into 24 languages and is ready to be deliberated in the European Parliament.
S.Korea and Serbia launch first official negotiations for comprehensive economic partnership agreement
1-Dec-2025 Korea Post
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) announced that South Korea and Serbia have begun their first official round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), taking place in Seoul from December 1 to 4.
Framework trade deal with US likely by year-end: Commerce Secretary
1-Dec-2025 Businesess Standard
India nears a framework trade deal with the US but insists both reciprocal and Russian-oil-linked tariffs must be resolved together, even as parallel talks with the EU and Canada gather pace.
Canada FTA talks to start next week, says Piyush Goyal
1-Dec-2025 Financial Express
India and Canada will start talks on their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) next week, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Friday at FICCI AGM.
Pakistan nears GCC free trade agreement, eyes boost in Bahrain trade
1-Dec-2025 Aik News
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement is “nearly finalised,” paving the way for a major boost in trade and investment between Pakistan and GCC nations, especially Bahrain.
Beyond tariffs Silicon Valley’s war on digital sovereignty
28-Nov-2025 TNI
Trump’s consolidation with Silicon Valley signals a reconfiguration of digital political economy, where US trade policy, technological dominance, and data governance converge.
China demands Malaysia, Cambodia clarify trade deals with US
28-Nov-2025 The Edge Malaysia
China complained to Malaysia and Cambodia about the trade deals they signed with the US last month, underscoring the delicate balance countries must strike in the rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
Kingsgate announces settlement of dispute with Thai government, ending ‘Akara Gold Mine’ case
28-Nov-2025 The Nation
Kingsgate ends 8-year dispute with the Thai government over Akara Gold Mine. Arbitration process now concluding, with future business operations in Thailand in focus.
Reassessing consent in counterclaims: rebalancing investment protection and public interest under the UNCITRAL ISDS reform
28-Nov-2025 EJIL: Talk!
One of the most notable proposals identifies an investor’s initiation of arbitration as implied consent to a tribunal’s jurisdiction over counterclaims.
New Zealand to increase support for PACER Plus
28-Nov-2025 The National Tribune
New Zealand and Australia have announced an additional package of support for PACER Plus – the Pacific region’s most modern framework for rules-based trade.