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India, US actively engaged on trade deal; next call on Jan 13: Sergio Gor
12-Jan-2026 Business Standard
India and the United States continue to remain “actively” engaged on the proposed trade deal and the “next call” will take place as early as Tuesday, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.
Zelenskyy, Trump to discuss free trade agreement
12-Jan-2026 Interfax
A free trade agreement with the United States will attract investment to Ukraine and will be an additional guarantee of economic security, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
European farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal
12-Jan-2026 Taipei Times
Many European farmers fear their livelihoods would be undercut by a flow of cheaper goods from Latin American countries if the deal passes
Von der Leyen to sign Mercosur deal Saturday in Paraguay
12-Jan-2026 Politico
The EU and Mercosur will sign their long-awaited trade agreement on Saturday, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen traveling to Paraguay on Jan. 17 for the signing ceremony.
Wingtech pursues international arbitration against Dutch state over Nexperia seizure
12-Jan-2026 Reuters
China’s Wingtech is seeking international arbitration in pursuit of up to $8 billion in damages following the Netherlands’ seizure of chipmaker Nexperia.
Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform
12-Jan-2026 The Print
Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies inadvertently forced India to undertake long-overdue economic reforms, reviving labor laws, dismantling protective non-tariff barriers, and securing key trade deals. While acknowledging the threat to low-wage jobs, it urges India to remain pragmatic—allowing limited U.S. corn imports, for example—without bowing to pressure, using the crisis as a rare chance to transform its economy.
Pakistan and Indonesia strengthen trade ties through new agreement
12-Jan-2026 Daily Times
Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to deepen their economic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Indonesia–Pakistan Joint Trade Committee, aiming to enhance dialogue and facilitate bilateral cooperation.
India, Chile in final stages of social security pact; CEPA talks at advanced stage
12-Jan-2026 Tribune India
India and Chile are in the final stages of negotiating a social security agreement aimed at facilitating investments and the movement of professionals between the two countries.
Council rejects bid to stop provisional Mercosur deal
9-Jan-2026 Euractiv
The Council presidency has killed a last-ditch effort from countries opposing the trade deal with Mercosur to prevent the agreement from kicking in provisionally before the entire ratification process is completed in Brussels.
EU countries green light EU-Mercosur agreement: farmers ignored, democracy sidelined
9-Jan-2026 European Coordination Via Campesina
The European Coordination Via Campesina strongly condemns the decision by a majority of EU Member States to clear the way for the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, despite widespread opposition from farmers across Europe and South America.
No call from PM Modi to Trump blocked India-US trade deal, US commerce secy says
9-Jan-2026 The Economic Times
The India–US trade deal has not been finalised because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call Donald Trump, claimed US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
France, Germany, Poland push for swift EU-India free trade deal
9-Jan-2026 Khmer Times
France, Germany, and Poland called for the swift signing of a free trade deal between the EU and India, describing it as a “decisive step” in relations, the French foreign minister said.
Marcos to visit UAE on January 12 to sign historic trade deal
9-Jan-2026 Philstar
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will travel to the United Arab Emirates on January 12 for his first foreign trip of 2026, where he is expected to witness the signing of new trade and defense deals with the Middle Eastern country.
Johari to review Malaysia’s trade agreements
9-Jan-2026 Free Malaysia Today
Investment, trade and industry minister Johari Ghani will be reviewing Malaysia’s 17 free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure that the existing deals deliver stronger results. Johari said the FTAs comprised nine multilateral and regional agreements and eight bilateral agreements, including with Turkey.
Bangladesh aims to finalise FTA with Malaysia in 2026
9-Jan-2026 Bernama
Bangladesh aims to expand trade and investment cooperation with Malaysia, with finalising the long-discussed Free Trade Agreement as its top priority this year.
Angry French farmers defy ban and block Paris streets over Mercosur deal
8-Jan-2026 RFI
French farmers defied a government ban, blockading roads into Paris and several of the city’s landmarks to protest against the Mercosur trade deal the European Union is expected to sign on Friday with South American nations.
Freeze US trade deal over Trump Greenland threats, EU lawmaker urges
8-Jan-2026 Euractiv
Danish MEP says unfinished trade deal is among the few levers the EU has over Washington.
UAE and Egypt to strengthen bilateral economic relations
8-Jan-2026 Gulf Today
Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, led a high-level government delegation to Egypt as negotiations continue to secure a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations.
ECS launches first coordination meeting between Egypt, Qatar to discuss comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
8-Jan-2026 Organisme général de l’information Egypte
The first coordination meeting was held at the headquarters of the Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS)in the New Capital to begin studying the draft agreement proposed by the Qatari side to conclude a comprehensive economic partnership between Egypt and Qatar.
Government meets to discuss African Continental Free Trade Area
8-Jan-2026 Sahara Press Sevice
29 January 2025 (SPS) – The government held a ministerial meeting today, Monday, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Commerce, bringing together ministers of the sectors concerned with implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area, within the continental commitments of the Sahrawi Republic at the African level.