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If Argentina leaves Paris Agreement, Mercosur deal still stands for other countries
12-May-2025 EU News
Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic clarifies the rules and scope of the free trade agreement with the South American bloc. The principle is suspension with the individual state.
Democracy sidelined in UK-US trade deal
12-May-2025 Trade Justice Movement
The announcement of the new UK-US trade agreement raises serious concerns about the lack of democratic scrutiny surrounding the deal.
India, EU to hold next round of talks on proposed FTA
12-May-2025 Business World
In an attempt to wind up the first phase of the pact as early as possible, India and the European Union chief negotiators will begin the next round of talks on the proposed free trade agreement from Monday.
India, Chile sign terms for comprehensive economic partnership agreement
12-May-2025 Business World
India and Chile have taken a major step towards deepening their economic partnership with the signing of the terms of reference for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
India, New Zealand wrap up first round of FTA talks
12-May-2025 Financial Express
Key issues include dairy access, tariff disparities, and movement of skilled professionals. Both sides target a deal within 60 days amid complex negotiations over sensitive sectors.
Ireland calls for review of EU-Israel association agreement
12-May-2025 SABA
Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense Simon Harris called on Sunday for a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
France backs calls to review EU-Israel agreement over Gaza
12-May-2025 Free Malaysia Today
Paris labels the Jewish state’s attitude ‘incomprehensible’ as Palestinians face starvation and looming famine.
Bahrain ratifies IPA with Hungary
12-May-2025 Regfollower
Bahrain has completed the ratification of the Bahrain-Hungary Investment Protection Agreement.
UAE, Bahrain enforce investment protection pact to strengthen bilateral economic ties
12-May-2025 Arabian Business
The agreement provides a comprehensive legal framework that ensures full protection for investments and strengthens mutual investor confidence.
Singapore and EU sign digital trade pact, deepening cooperation amid global uncertainties
10-May-2025 The Straits Times
Singapore and the European Union inked a digital trade agreement designed to provide greater clarity and legal certainty for businesses on both sides to transact online more seamlessly.
Netherlands urges review of EU-Israel trade deal over ‘catastrophic’ Gaza aid block
10-May-2025 The Guardian
Foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp tells top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas he believes Israel is in breach of rights obligations linked to trade agreement.
What is in the UK-US tariff deal?
10-May-2025 BBC
It is only the bare bones of a narrow agreement, there will be months of negotiations and legal paperwork to follow.
Türkiye, UK to begin free trade agreement renewal talks in July: Trade Minister
10-May-2025 Türkiye Today
The first round of negotiations to modernize the free trade agreement between Türkiye and the United Kingdom is scheduled to begin in July, Türkiye’s Trade Minister Omer Bolat announced.
Russia, China to sign new investment protection agreement
10-May-2025 TASS
The new agreement after its signing will replace a similar one that was enforced in 2006.
Malaysia continues GCC trade talks that began in 2011
10-May-2025 AGBI
Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that talks on closing a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council are continuing, 14 years after they first began.
New German Chancellor wants EU-Mercosur deal expedited
10-May-2025 MercoPress
Germany’s newly appointed Chancellor Friedrich Merz supported the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, despite France’s reservations due to environmental concerns.
EU accelerating free trade talks with Asia: trade chief
9-May-2025 The Daily Star
The European Union is speeding up free trade negotiations with key Asian countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and India, in response to the heavy tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
US declines to engage with ASEAN as a group on tariffs
9-May-2025 The Sun
The United States has chosen to avoid tariff negotiations with ASEAN as a unified group, preferring instead to engage in bilateral talks with individual member countries, according to Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
New template for trade deals: Govt to focus on tariffs, non-tariff barriers to clinch early agreements
7-May-2025 Mint
In a major strategic shift, India is moving away from negotiating full-fledged free trade agreements and instead opting for short-term, limited-scope trade deals with several countries.
A trade deal with the US could spell disaster for the UK
7-May-2025 PoliticsHome
As the spectre of Donald Trump’s tariffs looms over British exports, Labour confronts a stark choice: in its mission to secure tariff relief, what is the government willing to surrender?