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What’s at stake for Indian agriculture in Trump’s trade deal?
9-Feb-2026 The Japan Times
Indian farmers have expressed concern that New Delhi has made too many concessions to Washington after the two countries brokered a new trade deal that would lower tariffs. Groups called on farmers to join a nationwide protest on Feb. 12.
US, India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact
9-Feb-2026 Reuters
The United States and India moved closer to a trade pact, releasing an interim framework that would lower tariffs, reshape energy ties and deepen economic cooperation as both countries seek to realign global supply chains.
Merz in Abu Dhabi touts Germany as reliable investment partner
9-Feb-2026 DW
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrapped up a three-day tour of the Gulf region in Abu Dhabi by positioning Germany as a reliable investment partner, and eyeing a central role in a potential EU trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Billionaire former Russian oligarch seeks $350 million from Canada at international tribunal
9-Feb-2026 National Post
Igor Makarov has already waged two unsuccessful Canadian court battles in an attempt to be removed from the sanctions list over Russia’s war on Ukraine.
EU courts Gulf countries for free trade deal as Brussels seeks to counter tariffs
9-Feb-2026 Euronews
The EU’s special envoy to the Gulf said it’s high time to get a deal done as Brussels looks to bolster business ties with wealthy Arab nations. Free trade talks have stalled for two decades over political disagreements and conditions for market access.
Brazil signals new openness to Mercosur-China talks as Beijing seeks deeper ties
9-Feb-2026 Reuters
Brazil is considering pushing for a partial trade agreement between the Mercosur bloc and China for the first time, senior Brazilian government officials said, in what would be a major shift for Latin America’s largest economy.
South Africa takes step towards trade deal with China
9-Feb-2026 Reuters
South Africa said on Friday that its trade minister had signed a framework economic partnership agreement on a visit to China, which it described as a step towards securing duty-free access to the Chinese market for South African exports.
Exclusive: Somaliland expects Israel trade deal, has minerals to offer, leader says
9-Feb-2026 Reuters
Morocco, Azerbaijan continue progress on draft investment promotion agreement
9-Feb-2026 AZERTAC
Azerbaijan and Morocco are continuing to make progress on the draft agreement “On the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments.”
India seeking higher product coverage in Asean-India FTA
9-Feb-2026 The Financial Express
India’s aim is to liberalise trade in 80% of the tariff lines and product-specific Rules of Origin in the review of Asean India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) which it hopes will conclude in the next few months.
India and Gulf Cooperation Council to ink fresh terms for FTA talks today
9-Feb-2026 The Economic Times
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will on sign the terms of reference for a free trade agreement (FTA) to start talks for a trade pact. The terms of reference (ToR) define the scope, rules, and framework of a trade deal.
Why US-Bangladesh rushed through a pre-election trade deal
9-Feb-2026 Asia Times
The "Cotton-for-Garments" agreement between Us and Bangladesh offers tariff-free access for apparel proportional to Bangladesh’s import of US raw cotton, aiming to ease increased competition and higher tariffs from the US and regional competitors.
Malaysia to study US trade deal but warns against quitting...
9-Feb-2026 The Malaysian Reserve
Malaysia’s government plans to do a cost-benefit analysis of its controversial trade agreement with the US, while warning lawmakers they should keep the accord despite concerns it may hurt the country.
India finalises eight free trade agreements covering 37 countries, talks underway with Chile, Canada
9-Feb-2026 The Telegraph India
India has finalised eight free trade agreements (FTAs), covering 37 developed countries in the last few years, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said.
EU-India free trade agreement: Neo-colonialism without colonies
9-Feb-2026 Counter Currents
Despite of EU - India FTA rhetoric of partnership, equality, and shared values, the deal reflects a deep power imbalance rooted in a modern form of colonialism—regulatory imperialism. This agreement is not as a true partnership but as a mechanism of neo-colonial control—one that transforms trade into a tool of discipline, not development.
UAE, Sierra Leone sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement
7-Feb-2026 Zawya
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, witnessed the signing today of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations.
Joint statement between the United Arab Emirates and the republic of Sierra Leone
6-Feb-2026 UAE Ministry of foreign affairs
On the margins of the World Governments Summit 2026, the two leaders witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a pivotal step toward unlocking new opportunities for trade, investment, and private-sector collaboration.
Australia’s Berkeley Energia claims $1.25 billion from Spain over uranium dispute
6-Feb-2026 Reuters
In this investment dispute, Berkeley claims that Spain’s actions against its Spanish subsidiary, Berkeley Minera España, and the SalamancAustralia’s Berkeley Energia filed a memorial of claim for about $1.25 billion against Spain at the World Bank’s arbitration tribunal, up from a previous request, over the blocked Salamanca uranium project.
Argentina, US sign reciprocal trade and investment agreement
6-Feb-2026 Reuters
Argentina will give preferential market access to US goods exports as part of a new trade and investment agreement that prohibits barriers to digital trade and enhances cooperation on economic and national security issue.
US-Argentina trade agreement (Feb 2026)
6-Feb-2026 USTR