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16-May-2025
UK Government
This document serves to define the general terms for the US-UK trade deal.
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16-May-2025
Reuters
The Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union free trade deal with Iran went into effect on Thursday, paving the way for increased trade across sectors ranging from agriculture to metals.
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16-May-2025
Reuters
European Union trade ministers want a more ambitious trade deal than Britain has agreed with the United States.
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15-May-2025
The National
The comprehensive economic partnership agreement between the UAE and Jordan will come into effect on Thursday, with the deal expected to boost bilateral trade between the nations to more than $8 billion by 2032.
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15-May-2025
TBS News
Thailand and Bangladesh to launch formal FTA talks by the end of 2025, aiming to boost trade ties and expand export opportunities between the two nations.
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14-May-2025
The Guardian
US agriculture secretary says country is moving away from both methods of production, illegal in UK and EU.
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14-May-2025
The National
Ireland has increased pressure on the EU to review the human rights clause of its association agreement with Israel following a famine alert in Gaza.
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14-May-2025
Belga
The majority parties in the Belgian government agreed on a joint motion for a resolution and call to ’critically reassess’ cooperation with Israel on the basis of a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
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14-May-2025
The Guardian
Trump administration understood to have pushed for requirements to be attached to deal in effort to freeze out Chinese steel.
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14-May-2025
Reuters
Sweden said it would propose that the European Union join a Pacific rim-based trading group with the aim of forming the world’s biggest free trade area to help counter the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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14-May-2025
Manila Standard
The European Union aims to establish a FTA with the Philippines that includes a dedicated digital trade chapter to support the country’s growing e-commerce sector. The agreement will also emphasize sustainability and green investments, aligning with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.
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14-May-2025
The Straits Times
US President Donald Trump significantly reduced tariffs on Chinese goods signaling a shift toward renewed trade negotiations with China. While some ASEAN nations are engaging in negotiations and considering concessions, uncertainty remains over the US’s long-term trade strategy and its pressure to limit economic ties with China.
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14-May-2025
Vietnam Plus
Indonesia’s Deputy Trade Minister highlighted the new chapters on environment, circular economy, and MSMEs on the ATIGA Upgrade. Negotiations are nearly complete and aim to finish by September for signing at the 47th ASEAN Summit.
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13-May-2025
The Business Standard
Bangladesh is currently Thailand’s second-largest trading partner in South Asia. In 2024, the bilateral trade value between the two countries reached USD 1.13 billion, with Thailand exporting USD 1.04 billion worth of goods to Bangladesh.
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13-May-2025
Politico
US President Donald Trump has two gigantic trade blocs in Europe and the Pacific now eyeing each other and considering a previously far-fetched idea.
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13-May-2025
Financial Express
India safeguards its $25B generic drug industry by excluding data exclusivity from the UK FTA, ensuring affordable drug access and faster generic launches.
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13-May-2025
Business Standard
India risks trading away not only tariffs but also its economic autonomy. It’s time to pause and reconsider the FTA playbook before the damage becomes irreversible.
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13-May-2025
Yonhap
South Korea and Malaysia were set to hold their ninth round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, as the two sides seek to broaden their trade portfolio and enhance cooperation.
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13-May-2025
France 24
The United States and China announced a joint agreement to dramatically slash reciprocal tariffs as Washington and Beijing seek to end a trade war that for months has upended the global economy and set financial markets teetering on collapse.
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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.
