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Kenyans worry a US duty-free trade deal might end and expose them to Trump’s tariffs
22-May-2025 AP News
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — It’s crunch time for the maker of Levi’s and Wrangler jeans in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Hundreds of sewing machines whir in a crowded, air-conditioned factory. On another floor, workers pack clothes destined for the U.S. market.
EU seeks to inject new momentum into US trade talks
22-May-2025 Bloomberg
The EU has shared a revised trade proposal with Donald Trump’s administration, which takes US interests on issues including labor rights, environmental standards and economic security into account.
India, EU looking for early harvest trade agreement by July: Official
22-May-2025 The Economic Times
Negotiations for a proposed trade pact between India and the 27-nation European Union are progressing at a faster pace and both the sides are looking at concluding the talks for an early harvest trade agreement by July this year.
US says African free trade agreement needs ‘reciprocity’
21-May-2025 News central
A senior US State Department official for Africa indicated on Tuesday that the future renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a significant US-African trade deal, will likely require more “reciprocity” from African nations.
Officials may visit Brussels for trade talks this week
21-May-2025 The Tribune
An Indian official team from the Commerce Ministry is expected to visit Brussels this week for the next round of negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement with the European Union.
Zelenskyy proposes U.S.-Ukraine free trade agreement to Trump – Ukraine’s trade envoy
21-May-2025 Interfax
Ukrainian President, in a letter to US President outlining new opportunities for cooperation in defense and trade, proposed the conclusion of a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the United States.
China, ASEAN conclude negotiations for CAFTA 3.0 in ‘a landmark achievement’: MOFCOM
21-May-2025 Global Times
Chinese and ASEAN economic and trade ministers announced the full conclusion of negotiations for version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.
Panthera Resources files $1.58bn damage claim against India over Bhukia project
21-May-2025 Yahoo
UK-based gold exploration company Panthera Resources, through its Australian subsidiary Indo Gold, has filed a claim for damages totalling $1.58bn against the Republic of India, alleging breaches of a bilateral investment treaty.
UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers
21-May-2025 AP
The UK suspended free trade talks with Israel and hit West Bank settlers with sanctions, less than a day after vowing “concrete actions” if Israel didn’t stop its new military offensive in Gaza.
EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says
21-May-2025 Reuters
The European Union will review a pact governing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers.
Dangerous precedent: How an arbitration claim is jeopardising Germany‘s coal phase-out
20-May-2025 Power Shift
A Swiss public company, Azienda Elettrica Ticinese, is demanding compensation in an international arbitration tribunal for Germany‘s coal phase-out.
Reeves eyes trade deal with Gulf countries after striking EU Brexit reset pact
20-May-2025 The Independent
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Government is next hoping to secure a trade deal with the six Gulf nations, including Qatar and Saudia Arabia.
India expects multi-phase trade deal with US as talks proceed
20-May-2025 The Economic Times
India is discussing a US trade deal structured in three tranches and expects to reach an interim agreement before July, when President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in, according to officials in New Delhi.
Indigenous Brazilians protest EU-Mercosur deal in European Parliament
20-May-2025 Euronews
Indigenous peoples’ representatives fear that increased trade with Europe will lead to the agricultural exploitation of their territories
Australia’s Port of Darwin move risks ISDS arbitration with China
20-May-2025 East India Forum
The re-elected Australian Labor government plans to reclaim China’s 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin. This risks triggering an international arbitration claim by the Chinese-owned Landbridge Group.
India-UK trade pact: A new paradigm for the digital economy Vivan Sharan , Ajai Garg
20-May-2025 Mint
The free trade agreement between New Delhi and London marks India’s turn from defensive caution to strategic ambition as it seeks to shape the digital economy’s rules.
The new UK-EU deal at a glance
20-May-2025 BBC
The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence.
Vietnam says second round of trade talks started in Washington
20-May-2025 Reuters
Vietnam and the United States have commenced the second round of trade negotiations in Washington to address key issues and accelerate progress toward a bilateral trade deal.
CCC MPs refuse to ‘protect and secure’ Mnangagwa’s Belarus deals
19-May-2025 ZimLive.com
President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over the signing of several Memorandum of Understanding with Belarus in Minsk on Tuesday, but opposition legislators refused to approve an agreement meant to “protect and secure” Belarusian investments in Zimbabwe.
’Breakthrough’ in last-minute EU-UK talks before summit
19-May-2025 BBC
Negotiations to reset the UK’s post-Brexit relations reached a "breakthrough" last night, No 10 sources said, as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to meet EU leaders at a summit in London.