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Japanese investors sue Switzerland over Credit Suisse’s AT1 write-down, law firm says
4-Dec-2025 Reuters
The 184 investors filed an arbitration request with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, or ICSID, claiming Switzerland violated a free trade agreement with Japan when wiping out the bonds in March 2023.
Strong political push to seal FTA with India by 2025 end: EU ambassador
4-Dec-2025 Business Standard
India and the European Union (EU) to finalize the revamped India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025. Of the 23 chapters under negotiation, 11 have been completed, with key discussions ongoing in areas such as market access for cars, steel, services, investment, and technical trade barriers.
Israel-US trade talks close to agreement
4-Dec-2025 Globes
Tariffs on Israeli exports to the US will be cut from the proposed 15% but will not be uniform for all industries.
EU pushes Mercosur Trade Pact as raw-materials ethics loom large
4-Dec-2025 Latin America Reports
As the EU accelerates its plan to sign its long-delayed trade agreement with South American economic bloc Mercosur, the pact’s role in securing raw materials is drawing criticism.
ECOWAS, TradeMark Africa intensify efforts to dismantle trade barriers along Abidjan-Lagos corridor
3-Dec-2025 Ghanian Times
ECOWAS in collaboration with TradeMark Africa (TMA), has intensified efforts to address long-standing trade barriers along the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor, one of West Africa’s busiest and most economically significant trade routes.
European Commission recalls Brazilian beef containing banned hormones
3-Dec-2025 RTE
The European Commission has recalled consignments of frozen Brazilian beef products imported into the EU, after it was found they contained hormones banned in the bloc.
After UK deal, White House wants to get other countries to agree to pay more for drugs
3-Dec-2025 WGXA
The administration said it would pursue similar deals with other countries that have not yet locked in trade agreements with the US to correct a longstanding gripe Trump has had with wealthy European nations that he says pay too little for medicines.
The UK-US trade deal isn’t done yet. Here’s what’s still on the table.
3-Dec-2025 Politico
The UK managed to get Trump’s threatened pharma tariffs down from 100 percent to zero. Now they just have to get the rest of the deal wrapped up.
Parliament split over safeguards for Mercosur deal
3-Dec-2025 Euractiv
Some MEPs want to accept the Commission’s proposal unchanged, while others are pushing for substantial amendments.
Parliament nearly blocks Morocco’s labelling grab
2-Dec-2025 WSRW
EU lawmakers today had a golden opportunity to stand up for European consumers. Backed by a solid majority, the Parliament came close to overturning the Commission.
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.