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Leaked EU legal opinion says bloc can suspend trade deal with Israel
Confidential 2017 memo says EU is legally entitled to partially or fully suspend association agreement over violations of international law
India-US to hold fresh trade talks on June 23-24 as 1st phase of deal enters final stage
India and the United States will hold trade talks on June 23 and 24 to finalise the first tranche of their proposed bilateral trade agreement. The meeting could shape the pace of the wider pact as both sides work through market access and trade barriers.
Govt to focus on FTA, PTA, EPA with partners to address post-LDC challenges
Bangladesh’s efforts are underway to finalise trade and investment partnership and cooperation agreements with potential partner countries – such as Free Trade Agreements, Preferential Trade Agreements and Economic Partnership Agreements – in line with regional trade arrangements.
Israel, Ecuador to launch free trade talks
Israel and Ecuador will soon begin negotiations on a free trade agreement, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar revealed, following a conversation with his Ecuadorian counterpart.
Indonesia’s trade pact with Canada to kick in by end-2026
Negotiated during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s trip to Ottawa in September 2025, the Indonesia - Canada trade deal has officially received royal assent from the Canadian parliament, leaving Indonesia to finalize ratification via an upcoming presidential regulation.
S. Korea, Morocco to push for launch of CEPA talks for deeper economic cooperation
South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and his Moroccan counterpart, Omar Hejira, have agreed to swiftly begin negotiations for a bilateral CEPA. Unlike a standard free trade agreement, this pact will place a broader emphasis on economic exchanges, securing a stable supply chain for critical battery minerals, and industrial cooperation.
FTAs building a new trade architecture for Viksit Bharat
India is actively pursuing Free Trade Agreements to boost market access and shield its businesses. These pacts target complementary economies, aiming to secure a level playing field for Indian exporters. FTAs also focus on services, talent mobility, and investment. Modern trade dimensions like technical barriers and environmental standards are addressed.
Korea, Cambodia vow to expand economic ties building on FTA
South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol met in Seoul to discuss expanding bilateral economic ties under their 2022 Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
EU concludes modernised economic partnership agreement with Sub-Saharan Africa partners
The EPA represents the first of its kind signed between the EU and partners in Sub-Saharan Africa, and sets an important benchmark for future EU-Africa economic relations. It will remain open for accession by other ESA countries.
China’s Jingye Group launches consultations with UK govt over nationalization of British Steel, demanding compensation from UK for investment losses
Chinese steelmaker Jingye Group, which bought British Steel in 2020, said that it had recently initiated consultations under the bilateral investment treaty with the British government.