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India, Peru likely to hold talks on free trade pact in June, diplomat says
12-May-2026 Reuters
India and Peru will probably hold the next round of talks on a proposed free ​trade pact next month, a senior Peruvian diplomat told ‌Reuters, adding that a deal could be signed by the end of the year.
Poland takes Mercosur deal to top EU court over farmer fears
12-May-2026 TVP World
Poland has submitted a complaint against the recently signed trade deal between the EU and South American trading bloc Mercosur to the EU’s top court.
EU-Indonesia trade deal tuna fillets raises concerns with Europêche
12-May-2026 The Fishing Daily
Representatives of Europêche reiterate their deep concerns regarding the proposed free trade agreement between the European Union and Indonesia, the world’s leading tuna producer.
Chinese owner of Nexperia demands $8 billion from Netherlands over government takeover
12-May-2026 NL Times
Wingtech, the Chinese parent of the Nijmegen chipmaker Nexperia, said it will commence international arbitration proceedings against the Netherlands under the Netherlands-China investment treaty.
EU ministers endorse key new trade deals with Mexico
12-May-2026 The Brussels Times
EU governments have endorsed two agreements with Mexico that would update the bloc’s relationship with the country and set new terms for trade once they are formally signed and approved.
ICSID registers Lansdowne Oil & Gas Ireland arbitration request
12-May-2026 Morning Star
Lansdowne Oil & Gas PLC said the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes has registered the company’s request for arbitration against Ireland, in a dispute over the Barryroe oil and gas field.
PH set to sign four trade pacts in 2026, says DTI chief
12-May-2026 Insider Philippines
The Philippine government is poised to sign at least four trade agreements before the end of the year, Trade Secretary Christina Roque said.
Review of trade in goods pact with ASEAN priority for India: MEA
12-May-2026 Business Standard
India is fast-tracking the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to address a significant trade deficit and secure better market access for its pharmaceutical and agricultural exports.
A Trump-Xi deal could revive US energy exports to China
12-May-2026 Reuters
As President Donald Trump prepares for a high-stakes summit with President Xi Jinping, officials signal a potential deal to revive US energy exports currently stifled by trade war tariffs. While US oil and LNG shipments to China have plummeted due to retaliatory duties, Chinese buyers continue to rely heavily on American ethane and propane to sustain their plastics industry.
Thailand rushes US trade deal ahead of possible Section 301 review
12-May-2026 Khaosod English
Thailand is accelerating negotiations on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States in a bid to reduce tariff risks ahead of a Section 301 review.
Bangladesh moves to sign FTA with S Korea
11-May-2026 The Financial Express
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said Bangladesh is moving forward with discussions to sign a Free Trade Agreement with South Korea to boost exports and strengthen bilateral trade ties.
EU pushes for investment pacts in landmark India free trade deal
11-May-2026 Asianet News
The EU’s Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, has called for an investment liberalisation chapter in the new EU-India FTA and the finalisation of a separate investment protection pact, terming them "unfinished business" for the landmark deal.
Prominent Canadians urge halt to Canada–Ecuador free trade deal, cite dangerous risks to rights and the environment
11-May-2026 Mining Watch
Prominent voices from across Canada—including human rights, Indigenous, labour, and environment leaders—are calling on the federal government to halt a proposed free trade agreement with Ecuador.
India, Chile trade ministers may discuss FTA progress next week: Official
11-May-2026 Money Control
India and Chile implemented a preferential trade agreement in 2006 and are now negotiating to widen its scope for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
Trade minister to visit Mexico next week to expand outreach for FTA negotiations
11-May-2026 Yonhap
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo he will visit Mexico next week as part of a concerted effort to broaden outreach for the resumption of free trade agreement negotiations between South Korea and Mexico.
How Asia negotiated with Washington while Bangladesh lost out
11-May-2026 The Daily Star
The US Supreme Court’s decision did not end U.S. trade pressure—it merely reshaped it. What was once a patchwork of negotiated exclusivity has been replaced by a universal, unrelenting tariff regime. Asian nations now face a new reality: no deal is safe, no concession is final, and strategic certainty remains out of reach. The US isn’t just reducing tariffs—it’s reengineering Asia’s economic integration into a strategic tool.
Regional conflict has not derailed EU-UAE trade talks, envoy says
11-May-2026 The National News
Regional conflict has not derailed efforts to forge closer trade ties but has in fact signalled the need to accelerate a free-trade agreement. EU–UAE free-trade talks have accelerated, with hopes to conclude the bloc’s first Gulf agreement after six negotiation rounds in one year.
India, Canada to hold next round of FTA talks in Ottawa in July
11-May-2026 The Economic Times
India and Canada will hold the next round of free trade agreement negotiations in Ottawa in July. Both nations are committed to a balanced and ambitious pact to boost bilateral trade. Key issues like goods, services, and intellectual property will be discussed. The goal is to increase trade to $50 billion by 2030.
Next EU- Philippines FTA talks to tackle agriculture, procurement
11-May-2026 Philstar Global
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines will tackle chapters on agriculture and government procurement in the next round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks.
EU-India trade deal raises new concerns for Bangladesh apparel sector
11-May-2026 Banglanews24
Bangladesh’s apparel exporters are facing fresh concern after the European Union and India reached a free trade agreement, a development industry leaders say could intensify competition in Bangladesh’s largest garment export market.