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7-Apr-2025 Chosun Biz
USTR signals potential revision of Korea-US Free Trade Agreement
The United States Trade Representative has raised the possibility of changes to the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement while advising on the ’modernization’ of existing trade agreements. -
7-Apr-2025 Vietnam+
Thailand proposes creation of BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement
Thailand has proposed the creation of a BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement to enhance intra-regional trade, and strengthen the economies of countries in the regional group. -
7-Apr-2025 The Economic Times
Non-trade issues take backseat in FTA talks
Developed countries are softening their stance on pushing non-trade issues such as sustainability and environment in their free trade agreement negotiations with India. -
7-Apr-2025 Al Jazeera
Over 50 countries seek US trade talks after tariffs: Trump officials
More than 50 countries have directly contacted the White House to initiate trade talks following US President Donald Trump’s imposition of wide-ranging punitive tariffs, administration officials have said. -
7-Apr-2025 The Hindu BusinessLine
India-US BTA talks being eyed by potential FTA partners for similar concessions
While studying implications of tariff cuts for the US, India needs to look at the macro picture. -
7-Apr-2025 Euronews
Elon Musk says he hopes for ’free trade zone’ between Europe and the US
US President Donald Trump’s billionaire advisor Elon Musk said he hopes in the US and Europe could eventually establish “a very close, stronger partnership” and reach a “zero-tariff zone situation.” -
7-Apr-2025 Stockhead
Indiana receives final US$30m from Tanzanian settlement
The figure represents 82.5% of the original US$109m awarded by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. -
7-Apr-2025 MSN
Trump’s tariffs push Austria to back EU-Mercosur trade deal after decades of opposition
Trump’s global tariffs are persuading Austria to change its mind on a trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc that it had long opposed. -
4-Apr-2025 Reuters
Amid US tariff chaos, France convenes Mercosur meeting with EU partners
The meeting brought together France and other countries that had led opposition to the EU’s possible trade deal with Latin America’s Mercosur. -
4-Apr-2025 Office of the USTR
United States seeks Mexico’s review of alleged denial of workers’ rights at Aludyne Automotive Mexico City, S.A. de C.V.
The US has invoked the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to review whether workers at Aludyne Automotive Mexico City are being denied the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining. -
4-Apr-2025 Financial Post
Mexico’s trade negotiator says USMCA discussions may be sped up
Discussions over the future of the North American free trade pact could be pushed earlier than originally planned, said one of Mexico’s top trade negotiators. -
4-Apr-2025 Reuters
Steep US tariffs on Africa signal end of trade deal meant to boost development
The US government’s imposition of steep tariffs on African nations signals the end of the AGOA trade deal. -
4-Apr-2025 Bangkok Post
Thailand, Bhutan formally endorse trade agreement
Thailand and Bhutan officially signed a free trade agreement, aimed at enhancing trade relations between the two countries. -
4-Apr-2025 The Print
‘BIMSTEC among least integrated trade regions’: Bhutan calls for early conclusion of FTA
Bhutan’s foreign minister highlighted the urgent need for an FTA at the 3rd BIMSTEC Dialogue in Bangkok, hours before Trump announced new US tariffs. -
4-Apr-2025 Ynetnews
Israeli developer accuses Cyprus of political persecution in landmark lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed against the Republic of Cyprus, is based on a 1998 bilateral investment treaty between Cyprus and Israel. -
4-Apr-2025 SeeNews
EFTA–Moldova Free Trade Agreement takes effect for all parties
The EFTA–Moldova Free Trade Agreement came into force for all parties on April 1, following the completion of the necessary internal procedures by Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the European Free Trade Association said. -
4-Apr-2025 Reuters
South Africa seeks new US trade deal after tariff hike, says presidency
South Africa’s presidency said that the new US tariffs underscore the need to negotiate a new bilateral trade deal with Washington to ensure long-term trade certainty. -
3-Apr-2025 Risingbd
Dhaka urges BIMSTEC members to finalise trade agreements
Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin urged all the BIMSTEC member states to extend their full cooperation to ensure timely finalization of six fundamental agreements on trade. -
3-Apr-2025 Economy Middle East
UAE to raise investments in Costa Rica, Mauritius as free trade deals come into force
The CEPAs are expected to enhance the UAE’s connectivity to centers of growth in Central America and Africa. -
3-Apr-2025 ERR
Estonia wins 30-year-long Seaplane Harbor ownership dispute tribunal
An international arbitration tribunal has ruled that Estonia acted lawfully in restoring ownership of the Seaplane Harbor (Lennusadam) and ending a 30-year dispute.