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Webinar: Breaking down Trump’s trade attacks & global solidarity efforts [updated with the recordings]
2-Dec-2025 OWINFS & ETJC
Join us in calling on governments to stop appeasing Trump. Learn how your work fits into this movement and how you can join us in pushing for resistance and creating a better world.
New China-Russia bilateral investment agreement takes effect: MOFCOM
2-Dec-2025 Global Times
The new Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments formally came into effect.
Samoa signs phase II of the Pacer Plus implementation arrangement
2-Dec-2025 Samoa Global News
This second Phase will focus on strengthening capacity, improving market access, and supporting sustainable economic development across the Pacific.
Key European Union vote on Mercosur trade deal expected mid-December
2-Dec-2025 Buenos Aires Times
Vote by European Union member states on trade agreement with South American bloc expected to take place between December 16 and 19, according to reports, just ahead of Mercosur summit in Brazil.
Indonesia has rejected US coercive trade practices
2-Dec-2025 Liga Net
Indonesia resists attempts Donald Trump to force it to accept the so-called "poison pill" and other coercive provisions in a trade agreement with the US. The refusal calls into question America’s efforts to counter China’s influence in Southeast Asia, writes Financial Times.
Mahathir lodges police report against Malaysia PM Anwar over US trade deal
2-Dec-2025 Straits Times
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has lodged a police report against Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim regarding the Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) between Malaysia and the United States.
India-Sweden bilateral trade can double in 5 years if India-EU FTA, India’s green transition plans materialise
2-Dec-2025 Fortune India
Twelve chapters have been concluded, and both sides are working intensively to close the remaining eight. The aim is to finalize the agreement by the end of 2025, with a formal signing expected at the India–EU Summit in January 2026.
Philippines races to seal EU, UAE, Chile free-trade deals in 2026
2-Dec-2025 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines will sign at least three free-trade agreements (FTAs) next year, including a historic deal with the European Union (EU), as part of the government’s bid to boost the country’s exports, which remain robust despite global headwinds.
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.