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Calling on First Quantum Minerals to definitely and safely close its Cobre Panama mine
101 organizations are calling on First Quantum Minerals to close its Cobre Panama mine, drop the international arbitration against Panama, and implement environmental remediation at the mine site.
ECVC Analysis of the impact of EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement on farmers June 2025
Despite promises to listen to farmers and take action to tackle the crises of prices and generational renewal in the farming sector, EU and national government decision makers try to force the closure of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade agreement.
India-EU FTA nears completion, says Goyal; focus now on non-tariff barriers
The focus of India and the EU negotiation is now on easing regulatory hurdles to facilitate smoother trade, especially for key Indian exports facing high EU barriers, such as chillies, tea, Basmati rice, and dairy products.
Cameroon Ratifies Samoa Agreement to Extend EU-ACP Trade Pact
On June 11, Cameroon officially deposited its instruments of ratification for the Samoa Agreement at the EU headquarters in Brussels. This new partnership agreement between the EU and the countries of Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific is set to replace the 2000 Cotonou Agreement, which established the framework for the Economic Partnership Agreements.
Ghana secures 0% tariffs for exported goods to China- Okudzeto Ablakwa
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced a significant trade development following high-level talks with China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, on the sidelines of the ongoing China-Africa Summit in Changsha in China.
Mozambique ponders free trade agreement with the US – report
The Mozambican government is considering a free trade agreement with the United States of America (USA) administration as a way of negotiating a reduction in tariffs imposed in early April, AIM Moçambique reports.
Ghana reaffirms commitment to strengthen trade ties with United States
Madam Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the United States and sustaining dialogue on trade policy matters affecting both economies.
Malaysia-EFTA economic partnership agreement (MEEPA) would tie Malaysia’s hands on access to medicines
Malaysian negotiators have accepted intellectual property protections above those required by the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, which will adversely affect affordable and equitable access to medicines in Malaysia for generations.
Five chapters finalised in India-EU FTA
India and the EU concluded five chapters, including intellectual property and trade facilitation, during the 11th round of FTA talks in New Delhi. Discussions also addressed easing certification processes under India’s Quality Control Orders.
What do we know about the US-China trade deal?
The deal includes a provision in which China will supply the US with rare earth elements vital to major US companies, particularly in the auto, semiconductor, and smartphone manufacturing sectors.
Trump open for trade deal with Kenya as AGOA ends
The US is open to a trade deal with Kenya, the Embassy in Nairobi has confirmed, even as it emerges that President Donald Trump’s administration could throw out talks that were underway during former President Joe Biden’s term.
Swiss firms keen to expand India presence as FTA implementation draws near
Swiss firms eye India expansion as FTA with EFTA nears implementation. With $100B investment planned over 15 years, sectors like biotech, pharma, and engineering align with India’s growth goals, making it a key hub for global value chains and innovation.
Kenya, Ethiopia agree to build cross-border infrastructure
Kenya and Ethiopia have agreed to work on cross-border infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing bilateral trade.
A new U.S.-Nigeria trade deal could unlock more investment for Nigerian startups
A new U.S.-Nigeria Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) may offer a lifeline to the country’s startup ecosystem amid a global funding slowdown. Signed in July 2024, the U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP) aims to remove regulatory barriers, promote private investment, and open access to American venture capital, critical support for Nigeria’s tech sector.
Canada must not implement Ecuador free trade deal, says civil society organizations
The Canadian government should not implement the recently-signed free trade agreement with Ecuador because the agreement’s potential to facilitate environmental and human rights abuses.
Analysis of the “rebalancing mechanism” of the EU-MERCOSUR free trade agreement
Of the many concerns raised by the current version of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, those relating to the inclusion of a “rebalancing mechanism” in the chapter on dispute settlement are perhaps the most serious.
US, China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce alive
US and Chinese officials said they had agreed on a framework to get their trade truce back on track and remove China’s export restrictions on rare earths while offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade tensions.
India-US trade pact: Officials discuss market access, digital trade, customs facilitation
India and the US are working towards negotiating the first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement by fall (September-October) 2025.
FTA with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein likely to come into effect by Sep 2025: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Free Trade Agreement with the European Free Trade Association is likely to come into effect from September 2025.
Iran, Venezuela to finalize free trade deal in next 2 days: Official
A senior Iranian government official says the draft document for a free trade deal between Iran and Venezuela will be finalized within the next two days.