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PH eyes ‘sectoral FTA’ with US under Trump
12-Feb-2025 Inquirer Net
The Philippines is considering pursuing a "sectoral" free-trade agreement (FTA) with the United States under a potential second Trump administration, focusing initially on critical minerals like nickel. This comes after previous FTA talks stalled.
India to rely on brokering quick FTAs to limit Trump tariff fallout
11-Feb-2025 Money Control
India is negotiating a slew of trade deals, including with the UK, Oman and the EU, and also plans to bring back on the table a ’mini pact’ with US.
Key outstanding AfCFTA decisions leave continental free trade in limbo
11-Feb-2025 Freight News
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement has had very little impact on continental trade patterns just shy of six years after its (30 May 2019) inception.
Indonesia-GCC trade talks achieve key progress in Riyadh
11-Feb-2025 Jakarta Globe
Indonesia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) made significant progress in their second round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks, aiming to finalize a deal by the end of 2025. Discussions focused on various trade and investment aspects, with agreements reached in key areas.
Vietnam hopes to enhance comprehensive partnership with UAE: Deputy PM
10-Feb-2025 Vietnam Plus
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son proposed the UAE consider establishing a transit and storage centre for crude oil and petrochemical products in Vietnam, and support the Southeast Asian nation in green transition and renewable energy initiatives.
UAE, Japan to complete negations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement before end of 2025: Al Zeyoudi
10-Feb-2025 MSN
The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade affirmed that negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Japan will be completed before the end of 2025.
Swiss foreign minister pushes for free trade deal in Latin America
10-Feb-2025 Swissinfo
During a five-day trip to Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay this week, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis tried to push forward negotiations on a free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Five years later, is the AfCFTA already failing? Business Africa
10-Feb-2025 MSN
Although some trade has taken place under this framework—such as exports from Ghanaian and South African companies in 2023—these transactions remain marginal.
PH to pursue free trade deal with US – Roque
10-Feb-2025 MSN
The Philippines will push for deeper economic collaboration with the United States, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said, focusing on market access through the renewal of the US Generalized System of Preference (GSP) and a bilateral agreement.
EU pushes its economic agenda in the midst of unfolding trade wars and uncertainties
10-Feb-2025 Focus on the Global South
The second round of negotiations for a comprehensive and ambitious free trade agreement between the European Union and the Philippines will commence today in Manila amidst an unfolding trade war among the major trade powers triggered by Trump’s tariffs.
Crypto bros are trying to bankrupt Honduras for scuttling their private cities
6-Feb-2025 Foreign Policy in Focus
After throwing off its narco-dictatorship, Honduras is trying to take its cities back from US-based libertarians.
The EU cheers, but Mexico fears, their new trade accord. Why? Donald Trump.
6-Feb-2025 Politico
Brussels celebrates its new friendships. But Mexico, in the firing line of the U.S. president’s tariffs, has every reason to stay quiet.
Peru and El Salvador resume negotiations towards FTA
6-Feb-2025 Andina
The Peruvian Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister announced that Peru and El Salvador agreed to resume negotiations to sign a Free Trade Agreement.
Uzbekistan, Malaysia hammer out developing preferential trade agreement
6-Feb-2025 Trend
Uzbekistan and Malaysia are strengthening economic ties through a proposed preferential trade agreement and increased cooperation across various sectors. Uzbekistan is actively seeking Malaysian investment in its privatization program and has established a special economic zone managed by a Malaysian company.
Sri Lanka and UAE to sign investment protection pact
6-Feb-2025 Daily Mirror
Sri Lanka and the UAE are nearing a final agreement on a Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments (ARPPI). Recent talks between delegations from both countries have resulted in an agreed-upon text for the proposed agreement.
India may resume mini-FTA talks if US shows interest
6-Feb-2025 The Hindu Business Line
India is considering restarting mini free trade deal negotiations with the US, similar to those pursued during the Trump administration. This comes ahead of PM Modi’s visit to the White House. While India has reduced some tariffs in its recent budget, it’s unclear if the US will offer reciprocal concessions, which are essential for a successful agreement.
Vietnam’s systematic attack on civil society breaches the free trade agreement with the EU, new complaint argues
5-Feb-2025 FIDH
Hanoi’s ongoing crackdown on human rights defenders working on sustainable development violates the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
Philippines to launch free trade negotiations with Chile in April
5-Feb-2025 Business World Online
The Philippines and Chile will begin free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations in Chile this April, aiming to finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) within a year. The CEPA will cover trade in goods and services, and investment, with the Philippines seeking expanded market access for agricultural products and semiconductors, while opening its market to Chilean wine.
Colorado, UK hope to strengthen trade, investment with new agreement
4-Feb-2025 Yahoo
The State of Colorado and the United Kingdom signed an agreement to foster cooperation on economic relations, trade and investment between the two regions.
Senate committee terms FTAs with China, Sri Lanka ‘disastrous’ for Pakistan
4-Feb-2025 Profit
Lawmakers criticize poor trade negotiations, call for review of barter trade with Iran.