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Bangladesh, EU explore possibility of signing FTA
24-Feb-2026 The Financial Express
The issue was highlighted during a discussion between Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and a delegation of EU ambassadors.
EU freezes US trade deal over tariffs uncertainty
24-Feb-2026 DW
It comes after Trump imposed a new blanket 15% duty in response to a ruling in the US Supreme Court last week that struck down many of his previous worldwide tariffs.
Rethinking the Bangladesh-US trade deal following the legal blow
24-Feb-2026 The Daily Star
The Bangladesh-US reciprocal trade agreement bundles trade access with tight US control over Bangladesh’s economic sovereignty, enforcing security alignment and restricting Bangladesh’s dealings with other countries.
The Indonesia-US Trade Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs threatens Indonesia’s food and national sovereignty
24-Feb-2026 Serikat Petani Indonesia
Serikat Petani Indonesia (SPI) believes that the Indonesia-US ART has the potential to narrow the scope of national policy in protecting the agricultural and food sectors, has direct and fundamental implications for the direction of national agricultural policy, food sovereignty, and the livelihoods of small farmers, even threatening the sovereignty of the Indonesian state.
Israel may sign free trade deal with India this year, says Israeli envoy
24-Feb-2026 Inda Today
Israel and India are moving toward a Free Trade Agreement, potentially finalised this year. PM Modi’s upcoming visit will also deepen defence ties and expand collaboration in technology, infrastructure, and innovation.
The promise of EU-India FTA for Indian patients: A case for price regulation
24-Feb-2026 The Economic Times
The EU-India FTA promises cheaper drugs and medical devices, but India’s regulatory framework may hinder patient benefits. Current pricing mechanisms, including market-based ceiling prices and loopholes for fixed-dose combinations, prevent cost reductions from reflecting in retail prices. An urgent overhaul of drug pricing and an independent regulator for procedures are needed to ensure affordability and realize the FTA’s full potential.
Thailand braces for Trump tariffs, steps up US talks and FTAs
24-Feb-2026 The Nation Thailand
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump’s retaliatory tariffs in February 2026, prompting a new 10% global tariff (effective Feb 24) and an immediate 15% rate. Thailand expects benefits short-term as effective U.S. tariffs on its exports drop below 10%, boosting competitiveness. Thai government is accelerating trade deals and investment drives to turn global trade uncertainty into strategic growth.
Philippines, Canada to hold free trade talks in April
24-Feb-2026 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines and Canada will hold the second round of talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) in April following the launch of negotiations for the historic trade pact last week.
Trade deal binds Dhaka to US tech orbit
24-Feb-2026 The Daily Star
Digital trade rules embedded in Bangladesh’s new agreement with the US may deprive Bangladesh of tax revenues and also limit the expansion of digital economy, say experts.
ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Deal gathers pace, targeting 2026 finish
24-Feb-2026 Pattaya Mail
ASEAN and Canada have accelerated negotiations on the proposed ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Agreement, aiming to complete it by 2026.
S. Korea, Brazil agree to form strategic partnership, seek breakthrough on Mercosur deal
24-Feb-2026 KBS
South Korea and Brazil agreed to elevate ties between the two countries to a strategic partnership and adopted a four-year action plan for its implementation.
Critics warn US–Indonesia trade deal could undermine renewable energy push
24-Feb-2026 Tanah Air
A new trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States has sparked sharp criticism from climate advocates, who warn that a commitment to purchase up to USD 15 billion worth of American fossil fuels could undermine Indonesia’s renewable energy transition
To diversify trade, ditch the ideological baggage
23-Feb-2026 The Hill Times
Canada’s trade diversification policy amounts to signing more old school free trade and investment deals as quickly, and with as little debate, as possible.
S. Korea wins lawsuit seeking to revoke arbitration ruling in Elliott case
23-Feb-2026 Yonhap
South Korea has won a case filed at a British court seeking to reverse an international tribunal court’s order to pay more than US$100 million in damages to the US hedge fund Elliott Investment Management.
They did deals with Trump to get lower tariffs. Now they are stuck.
23-Feb-2026 The New York Times
Countries that under the threat of tariffs made commitments like enormous investment pledges face the reality that they might have been better off waiting.
‘Premature’: Huge call on EU trade deal
23-Feb-2026 Yahoo
The EU’s top diplomat in Australia has dashed hopes an elusive free-trade deal will be clinched this month, saying talk of bloc’s president visiting is “absolutely premature”.
EU lawmaker urges delay to US trade deal vote after tariff upheaval
23-Feb-2026 Reuters
A senior EU lawmaker proposed on Sunday postponing a vote on the EU-US trade deal that had been planned for this week, arguing that the terms and legal basis on which the deal was struck had changed.
India delays Washington trade visit as US tariff policy shifts, source tells CNBC
23-Feb-2026 CNBC
India’s trade negotiators will reschedule their planned visit to Washington, DC, aimed at firming up an interim trade deal with the US, a person familiar with the development told CNBC.
Malaysia weighs US trade pact review after Supreme Court voids Trump’s global tariffs
23-Feb-2026 The Vibes.com
Malaysia may seek legal advice on the Reciprocal Trade Agreement as Washington’s use of emergency powers is ruled unconstitutional.
Bangladesh to review US trade deal after Supreme Court ruling
23-Feb-2026 The Daily Star
Bangladesh will review its reciprocal trade deal with the United States after the Supreme Court of the US struck down many of the Trump administration’s sweeping and often arbitrary duties, said a senior Commerce Ministry official.