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Indian farmers reject proposed trade deals with West and prepare for July 9 national strike
9-Jul-2025 People Dispatch
Major Indian farmer’s groups have announced they will participate in the upcoming July 9 national strike call made by the central trade unions against the government’s anti-worker policies.
Korea, Britain set to hold 5th round of follow-up negotiations to improve FTA
7-Jul-2025 Korea JoongAng Daily
Korea and Britain commenced the fifth round of follow-up negotiations in Seoul to upgrade their FTA. The talks, running through the week, focus on enhancing trade by easing product origin regulations and introducing new rules involving supply chains, digital trade, services, investment, and government procurement.
Analyzing the India-UK FTA: is India giving up its ‘digital sovereignty’ dream?
2-Jul-2025 Medianama
The India-UK FTA includes several trade liberalization measures, with a special emphasis on digital trade provisions. These provisions, while appearing to promote free trade principles like non-discrimination, have significant implications for India’s domestic digital policies aimed at maintaining regulatory control and supporting digital sovereignty.
UK-US tariff deal begins but still no news on steel
30-Jun-2025 BBC
A deal to cut import tariffs between the US and UK has come into force, giving British car makers preferential access to the world’s biggest consumer market.
UK-GCC free trade deal nears finish line, promises $10.8b boost to two-way trade
27-Jun-2025 Gulf News
The United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council are in the final stages of negotiating a Free Trade Agreement, a deal first launched in June 2022.
Negotiations update on an enhanced UK-Switzerland FTA
26-Jun-2025 UK Government
The seventh round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland took place in London between 5 and 13 June 2025.
India-UK free trade deal likely to be inked by July-end; commerce secretary in London to expedite process
25-Jun-2025 Live Mint
The free trade agreement between India and the UK is expected to be signed by July-end, following three years of on-and-off negotiations. The deal will eliminate tariffs on labour-intensive goods and reduce costs on imports like whisky and cars from the UK.
Lee, Starmer call for Korea-UK FTA upgrade
23-Jun-2025 The Korea Herald
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged the need to upgrade the Korea-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.
India, UK review FTA progress, pact may be signed by September
20-Jun-2025 Financial Express
India and the UK reviewed progress on their Free Trade Agreement, aiming to sign it by September 2025. The pact, under legal review, may take up to 15 months to become operational and will boost cooperation in trade, tech, defence, and innovation.
Scottish farmers worried over imported trade deal meat
19-Jun-2025 BBC
Scotland’s meat industry says it is becoming concerned about the "creepage" of imports from countries which have signed trade deals with the UK.
Farmers call for UK animal welfare rules to be upheld in Gulf states deal
18-Jun-2025 The Guardian
PM urged to ensure £1.6bn trade agreement does not undermine industry with influx of lower-welfare meat.
Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
17-Jun-2025 BBC
The deal includes a 10% levy on most UK goods, including cars, and did not address the expected removal of charges on steel imports. The UK has agreed to scrap tariffs on beef.
Canada agrees to ratify Britain’s accession to major trans-Pacific trade pact
16-Jun-2025 Yahoo
Canada has agreed to ratify Britain’s accession to a major trans-Pacific trade pact as Sir Keir Starmer and Mark Carney sought to revive talks on a stalled bilateral deal.
Rockhopper "disappointed" by award annulment in case against Italy
4-Jun-2025 Morning Star
Rockhopper Exploration PLC suffered a blow in its campaign to win GBP190 million in tranche payments from the Italian government.
UK seeks to accelerate implementation of US trade agreement - FT
30-May-2025 Investing.com
Britain is pressing the United States to speed up the implementation of a trade agreement announced earlier this month, amid uncertainty over when tariff cuts for UK carmakers and steel producers will take effect.
Dismay as UK prepares to sign ‘values-free’ £1.6bn trade deal with Gulf states
30-May-2025 The Guardian
Trade unions and human rights organisations fear environment and human rights being pushed aside.
Gender equality key feature in FTAs
26-May-2025 Hindustan Times
India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) with the United Kingdom and the European Union include specific provisions aimed at promoting women’s economic empowerment and gender equality, unlocking around $500 billion in trade opportunities by 2030.
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.
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.