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FTA between S’pore, Paraguay comes into effect under deal on lower tariffs with South American bloc
4-Feb-2026 The Straits Times
A free trade agreement between Singapore and South American economic bloc Mercosur entered into force for the Republic and Paraguay on Feb 1, said Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Ursula von der Leyen to travel to Australia to seal EU security, trade deal
4-Feb-2026 Politico
Canberra and Brussels are reviving trade talks that collapsed at the end of 2023 amid disagreements over quotas of beef and lamb.
EU challenges 16 Member States over stalled energy charter withdrawals
4-Feb-2026 The Brussels Times
The European Commission has launched new legal steps against several EU countries over energy-related obligations, including continued participation in the Energy Charter Treaty.
Orsi, Xi Jinping sign cooperation deals in Beijing as Uruguay backs “one China” and trade talks with Mercosur are floated
4-Feb-2026 MercoPress
The two governments signalled interest in advancing conversations on a possible trade agreement involving China and Mercosur—an idea long discussed in the region but complicated by bloc dynamics.
Indonesia joins Permanent Court of Arbitration as 127th member
4-Feb-2026 RRI
Indonesia’s membership opens new opportunities to access international dispute resolution mechanisms, strengthen its role in shaping international law, and nominate Indonesian legal experts as arbitrators within the PCA.
EU-Korea digital trade agreement
3-Feb-2026 BEUC
While this deal aims to strengthen trust in digital trade, attention needs to be paid to ensure strong and consistent consumer protection on both sides.
EU-Singapore digital trade agreement takes effect
3-Feb-2026 The Edge Malaysia
The EUSDTA delivers high-standard rules for digital trade and facilitates secure flows of data across borders, providing greater legal certainty and clarity for businesses and people transacting in the digital economy.
The EAEU is negotiating trade with India
3-Feb-2026 Oreanda
The EAEU is negotiating a free trade zone with India, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk told reporters.
US agrees to drop tariffs after India stops Russian oil purchases
3-Feb-2026 BBC
US President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to a trade deal with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the US will lower tariffs on goods from India to 18% from 25%.
Trade deals with El Salvador, Guatemala are gifts for tech CEOs
2-Feb-2026 Public Citizen
The Trump administration released a new “Agreement on Reciprocal Trade” with Guatemala, following the nearly identical one released yesterday with El Salvador.
What is the greater Arab free trade area?
2-Feb-2026 Zawya
The agreement focuses on removing barriers, eliminating administrative, financial, technical, quantitative, and qualitative restrictions that impede trade.
Scurry to seal Australia trade deal as EU chief visits
2-Feb-2026 Yahoo
Australian and European officials are scrambling to bridge the gap for an elusive free trade agreement as diplomatic heavyweights prepare a meeting to seal the deal.
Swiss company sues Kenyan government over ETA contracts dispute
2-Feb-2026 Kenyans.co.ke
The Kenyan government is facing international legal action over allegations it copied and used Swiss border technology without permission or compensation.
USTR signs trade deals with El Salvador and Guatemala
2-Feb-2026 Feedstuffs
Both countries agree to recognize US regulatory certificates and to protect common cheese and meat terms.
US-Guatemala trade agreement (Jan 2026)
2-Feb-2026 USTR
US-El Salvador trade agreement (Jan 2026)
2-Feb-2026 USTR
US and South Korea need more discussion on trade deal, Seoul says
2-Feb-2026 Reuters
South Korea needs more discussion with the US on a trade deal they reached last year, the industry minister said after two days of talks through Friday with his counterpart, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement to raise tariffs.
Philippines negotiates banana tariff cut with Japan ahead of CPTPP bid
2-Feb-2026 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines government is negotiating lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan as a stopgap measure before the country secures zero duties through its potential membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Pakistan - Canada review BIT
2-Feb-2026 The Express Tribune
The meeting between Pakistan’s Commerce Minister and Canada’s High Commissioner emphasized regulatory reforms and progress on the Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Korea-UK upgraded FTA finalized, enhancing trade, investment foundations
2-Feb-2026 Pulse
South Korea and the United Kingdom have concluded negotiations to upgrade their free trade agreement (FTA), prompting Korean companies to move swiftly to establish the UK as a strategic overseas base.