Over 170 civil society groups, farmers groups, environmental organisations urge the EU to respect democratic processes and refrain from applying the agreement before the European Parliament has exercised its right to vote on the deal.

This so-called ‘deal’ is a one-sided neocolonial trap that locks Indonesia into binding, economy-wide concessions to benefit large U.S. corporate interests.

Honduran and international civil society organizations that defend individual and collective human rights reject the new Honduran government’s decision to rejoin the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

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.

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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a bilateral agreement with Myanmar’s junta to promote and protect bilateral investments, further deepening ties between the two regimes across the military, economic and political fronts.

Uruguay and Argentina ratified the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, becoming the first founding members of the South American bloc to complete parliamentary approval.

The EFTA side highly appreciated Vietnam’s efforts and its market access proposals, while reaffirming the bloc’s traditional strengths in promoting private investment and technology transfer.

India and Israel began the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement in the national capital, with discussions scheduled from February 23 to 26, 2026.

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) announced a nationwide protest on Tuesday against the proposed India-US trade agreement and various policies.

Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates discussed ways to accelerate negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, infrastructure and Public Private Partnership projects.

The negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council were formally launched here with the signing of a joint statement.

The issue was highlighted during a discussion between Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and a delegation of EU ambassadors.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 and Canada have accelerated negotiations on the proposed ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Agreement, aiming to complete it by 2026.

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.

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

Countries that under the threat of tariffs made commitments like enormous investment pledges face the reality that they might have been better off waiting.

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”.

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’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 may seek legal advice on the Reciprocal Trade Agreement as Washington’s use of emergency powers is ruled unconstitutional.

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.

During the meeting, the parties analysed the current status of negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and discussed instruments for investment protection.

Kenya and the United States will resume negotiations in Washington next week in search of a bilateral trade deal, the Kenyan trade minister said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced the 100% tariff-free trade agreement between China and Africa will come into effect from 1 May. The deal excludes Eswatini, the only African country maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

Mongolia’s three-year interim trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is moving closer to implementation as four parties have completed their domestic ratification procedures.

Cambodia and Pakistan agreed in principle to hold talks on the establishment of the bilateral trade agreement to further deepen trade and investment cooperation.

Vietnam and the United States will officially begin the sixth round of negotiations for a reciprocal trade agreement next week. This is an important step to promote bilateral trade relations in a fair and balanced manner, while removing tariff and administrative barriers.

The White House has quietly changed the wording in its fact sheet on the proposed India-US trade agreement. The update tones down some of the earlier, stronger language and adds clarity on what India may buy from the United States, especially when it comes to energy and farm products.

The India-UK free trade agreement, signed in July last year, is likely to be implemented in April 2026, according to an official.

ASEAN and Canada are accelerating negotiations on their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with more than 50% of the talks completed and 10 chapters already concluded.

Following a favorable arbitration ruling, Nuevo Pudahuel has secured a 36-month extension to its contract at Santiago Airport, ending a multi-million-dollar dispute with Chile.

Swiss-based Litasco, the international supply and trading arm of Russia’s Lukoil, may initiate arbitration proceedings against Bulgaria after the country transferred the management of Lukoil’s local subsidiaries to a special administrator.

Shell, TotalEnergies, Eni, Exxon and other shareholders in Kazakhstan’s Kashagan oilfield have filed an arbitration claim against a 2023 environmental fine worth around $4.6 billion

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.

Organizaciones sociales nacionales e internacionales que defienden los derechos humanos y los derechos colectivos, presentaron el manifiesto titulado: “Pronunciamiento en Defensa de la Soberanía y los Derechos Colectivos en Honduras – Volver al CIADI es una señal de sumisión Nasry Asfura al capital transnacional”, un documento que rechaza de manera firme la decisión del nuevo gobierno hondureño de reincorporar al país al CIADI.

Se nos ha ido Susan George y con ella una activista de pluma afilada, politóloga, científica social y filósofa que jamás perdió calidez humana.

La Cámara de Diputados de Brasil aprobó este miércoles el acuerdo de libre comercio entre el Mercosur y la Unión Europea, que ahora pasará a debate en el Senado. El pacto entre los dos bloques fue firmado el 17 de enero pasado en Asunción, luego de 25 años de negociaciones, y Brasil espera que beneficie a su poderoso sector agrícola y ganadero.

Tanto el oficialismo como la oposición han coincidido en el objetivo de que Uruguay sea el primer país en aprobar a nivel legislativo el acuerdo, en pos de “dar un mensaje”. La Cámara de Senadores aprobó por unanimidad el acuerdo entre Mercosur y la Unión Europea y ahora el texto pasa a la Cámara de Diputados.

El ministro de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca, Luis Alberto Jaramillo, aseguró que Ecuador tendrá fuerte presencia comercial en tiempos de incertidumbre en el comercio y aranceles. El acuerdo más potente sería con Emiratos Árabes Unidos, que se cerrará la próxima seamana.

Mark Carney, primer ministro de Canadá, visitará India esta semana con el objetivo de impulsar el comercio bilateral y encauzar el inicio formal de negociaciones para un TLC. La gira arrancará en Bombay y continuará en Nueva Delhi, donde se reunirá con el primer ministro Narendra Modi.

México no puede crecer y desarrollarse, a base de una oferta de mano de obra barata de los trabajadores y esa es una postura que se va a defender en la revisión del T-MEC, sostuvo Tereso Medina Ramírez, luego de asumir la dirigencia nacional de la Confederación de Trabajadores de México - CTM.

Kenia y la Unión Europea (UE) buscan vías para poder maximizar su Acuerdo de Asociación Económica (AAE), que entró en vigor en 2024, afirmó este martes el presidente keniano, William Ruto. Kenia y la UE firmaron el AAE en una ceremonia en Nairobi el 18 de diciembre de 2023.

"Sobre las negociaciones de libre comercio entre Brasil y la República de Corea, discutimos caminos para retomar negociaciones interrumpidas en 2021", indicó Lula. "Brasil es miembro clave del Mercosur. Reiteré la necesidad de relanzar las negociaciones para un acuerdo de libre comercio entre Corea y Mercosur, y el presidente Lula concordó", manifestó Lee.

Tras un fallo de la Comisión Arbitral y meses de negociación con el Ministerio de Obras Públicas, la concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel logró extender hasta 2038 la concesión del Aeropuerto de Santiago, cerrando además el arbitraje internacional ante el CIADI.

La denuncia se produjo en un contexto de demandas internacionales, entre ellas la interpuesta por inversionistas de la Zona de Empleo y Desarrollo Económico (ZEDE) Próspera, quienes reclamaron USD 10,775 millones tras la derogación, en abril de 2022, de las normativas que permitieron la instalación de ese régimen especial en el país.

Lejos de dar la guerra por perdida, el Gobierno ha presentado una nueva solicitud de anulación de este segundo laudo ante el Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias relativas a Inversiones (Ciadi), el organismo de arbitraje del Banco Mundial.

El caso, patrocinado por Dechamps International Law, invoca el tratado bilateral de inversión suscrito entre Uruguay y España en 1992 y se vincula con la rescisión, en 2005, del contrato con el Consorcio Ruta 1 S.A. para la construcción, conservación y explotación del tramo de doble vía Montevideo–Libertad y la obra del puente sobre el río Santa Lucía.

PPC indicó que tanto la compañía como sus inversionistas “continúan reservándose permanentemente todos los derechos y recursos contra el Estado”, incluyendo mecanismos de arbitraje internacional y protecciones bajo tratados de inversión.

L’Uruguay et l’Argentine sont devenus les premiers pays à ratifier l’accord UE-Mercosur, alors que l’Union européenne traîne des pieds après la réticence manifestée par les députés européens qui ont saisi la Cour de justice de l’UE.

Le 19e cycle de négociations sur l’Accord de libre-échange entre le Vietnam et l’Association européenne de libre-échange - regroupant la Suisse, la Norvège, l’Islande et le Liechtenstein - se déroule actuellement à Genève, en Suisse.

La multiplication des accords de libre-échange représente une menace pour le revenu des paysans, estime l’organisation syndicale, qui a envahi, mercredi, le stand de l’Union européenne pour réclamer la régulation des marchés agricoles.

L’Inde et le Conseil de coopération des États arabes du Golfe ont signé une déclaration conjointe concernant un accord de libre-échange entre les deux parties, dans une démarche visant à renforcer la coopération économique.

Ce texte, signé l’été dernier, a permis à l’UE de limiter à 15 % les droits de douane appliqués aux États-Unis sur la plupart de ses produits, loin des 30 % que le président américain avait menacé d’appliquer.

Si l’accord UE-Mercosur venait à être appliqué, il y aurait des gagnants, mais aussi des perdants des deux côtés de l’Atlantique. Coup de projecteur sur les impacts pour les populations du Brésil, du Paraguay, de l’Argentine et de l’Uruguay.

Litasco a indiqué avoir adressé une notification officielle aux autorités bulgares en vue d’engager une procédure d’arbitrage international destinée à régler un différend lié à ses investissements.

La Corée du Sud a obtenu gain de cause auprès de la justice britannique pour tenter d’annuler une décision d’arbitrage international en sa défaveur, a annoncé lundi le ministère de la Justice.

Serikat Petani Indonesia (SPI) memandang bahwa perjanjian Indonesia - AS berpotensi mempersempit ruang kebijakan nasional dalam melindungi sektor pertanian dan pangan serta memiliki implikasi langsung dan mendasar terhadap arah kebijakan pertanian nasional, kedaulatan pangan, serta keberlangsungan hidup petani kecil, bahkan mengancam kedaulatan Negara Indonesia.