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West Asia troubles to delay India’s FTA talks with GCC countries and Israel
20-Mar-2026 The Hindu
The FTA with the UK, however, could be implemented by May 1 and the trade agreement with the European Union could be ratified by the European Parliament by the end of November this year.
The new containment doctrine: How the United States is using trade to stop digital regulation
20-Mar-2026 CSIS
Using tariff threats as leverage, the United States is transforming what has been a domestic regulatory choice into a negotiable trade concession, seeking to establish precedents that will shape digital governance negotiations for years.
The Argentina-US trade agreement turns the RIGI into a mega investment protection treaty
20-Mar-2026 TNI
The agreement, which still has to be approved by the Argentine Congress, will give the Incentives Regime for Large Investments (RIGI) a central role, converting it into a mechanism to satisfy the appetites of US corporations.
MEPs push back on Commission over Western Sahara in EU–Morocco trade
20-Mar-2026 Western Sahara Resource Watch
MEPs from across the political spectrum sharply criticised the European Commission over its handling of EU-Morocco trade relations covering occupied Western Sahara, raising concerns over legality, transparency and an apparent disregard for Parliament’s role.
Singapore-based energy firm Sinolam files arbitration request against Panama
20-Mar-2026 The Straits Times
Singapore-based energy developer Sinolam International has filed for arbitration before a World Bank international court against Panama following the cancellation of its licence for a gas-fired power generation project.
Adding fuel to the climate crisis: the EU-Mercosur agreement
19-Mar-2026 Power Shift
This publication provides an overview of the consequences of the EUMercosur agreement in relation to deforestation, environmental destruction and climate change.
PH gets support for Trans-Pacific free trade accord membership
19-Mar-2026 PNA
The Philippines is among the economies that have secured support from the members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership as it seeks to join the multinational trade bloc, a high-ranking Australian official said.
Update following Round 4 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey
19-Mar-2026 UK Government
The fourth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey took place in London during the week commencing 23 February 2026.
US-Morocco trade pact gains fresh momentum as both sides target industrial growth
19-Mar-2026 Business Insider Africa
The United States government and Morocco are seeking to strengthen industrial cooperation following fresh talks between senior officials aimed at unlocking new investment flows and deepening long-standing economic ties.
Malaysia says US trade pact ’void’ in wake of court tariff ruling
19-Mar-2026 Nikkei Asia
After two days of confusing statements, Malaysia confirmed that its agreement on reciprocal trade with Washington is "null and void" and no longer applies in the wake of the US Supreme Court striking down President Donald Trump’s "reciprocal" tariffs.
The Indonesia-US agreement: A ‘reciprocal’ trade deal that isn’t
19-Mar-2026 The Diplomat
In the 2026 Indonesia-U.S. Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, the phrase “Indonesia shall” appears more than 200 times. “United States shall” appears in just nine. The agreement may not hold up under international law.
A new US trade deal with Indonesia secures fossil fuels and access to critical minerals
19-Mar-2026 AP
A new trade pact between Indonesia and the United States has recast their economic ties, binding Jakarta’s resource wealth and energy future more closely to Washington’s strategic needs.
European Parliament moves to revive the EU-US trade deal after months of gridlock
19-Mar-2026 Euronews
MEPs moved day to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and April floated.
Canada’s foreign investment problem is heading to arbitration
19-Mar-2026 Politis
Arbitration claims are costly to defend, politically sensitive, and, regardless of outcome, signal uncertainty to global investors.
Written notification of withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
18-Mar-2026 Energy Charter
On 16 March 2026, Iceland deposited with the Energy Charter Secretariat, in its capacity as the Depositary of the Energy Charter Treaty on an interim basis.
India-Gulf bloc FTA talks likely only in second half of the year as Iran war rages
18-Mar-2026 Money Control
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, signed the Terms of Reference February to launch FTA negotiations
Dhaka, Delhi move to fast-track CEPA talks
18-Mar-2026 The Financial Express
Bangladesh and India accelerate negotiations to conclude a comprehensive economic deal aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, lowering tariff-and non-tariff barriers, attracting investment and deepening economic integration, sources say.
Paraguay becomes final South American country to approve Mercosur-European Union trade deal
18-Mar-2026 AP
Paraguay became the latest and final South American country to ratify the landmark free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, which will establish one of the world’s largest free trade zones.
’Home stretch’ for EU trade talks, but meat access remains the final hurdle
17-Mar-2026 Farm Online
Australia and the European Union have moved back into the "end game" of long-running free trade negotiations, with momentum building after a fresh ministerial push and leaders poised to step in to attempt to reach a final agreement.
Fate of US-Malaysia trade pact rests on Washington’s next move
17-Mar-2026 South China Morning Post
The US$240 billion deal isn’t ‘null and void’ yet, says the trade minister, as Malaysia waits for Washington to submit updated terms.