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Thailand braces for Trump tariffs, steps up US talks and FTAs
24-Feb-2026 The Nation Thailand
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.
Philippines, Canada to hold free trade talks in April
24-Feb-2026 Manila Bulletin
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.
Trade deal binds Dhaka to US tech orbit
24-Feb-2026 The Daily Star
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–Canada Free Trade Deal gathers pace, targeting 2026 finish
24-Feb-2026 Pattaya Mail
ASEAN and Canada have accelerated negotiations on the proposed ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Agreement, aiming to complete it by 2026.
S. Korea, Brazil agree to form strategic partnership, seek breakthrough on Mercosur deal
24-Feb-2026 KBS
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.
Critics warn US–Indonesia trade deal could undermine renewable energy push
24-Feb-2026 Tanah Air
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
To diversify trade, ditch the ideological baggage
23-Feb-2026 The Hill Times
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.
S. Korea wins lawsuit seeking to revoke arbitration ruling in Elliott case
23-Feb-2026 Yonhap
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.
They did deals with Trump to get lower tariffs. Now they are stuck.
23-Feb-2026 The New York Times
Countries that under the threat of tariffs made commitments like enormous investment pledges face the reality that they might have been better off waiting.
‘Premature’: Huge call on EU trade deal
23-Feb-2026 Yahoo
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”.
EU lawmaker urges delay to US trade deal vote after tariff upheaval
23-Feb-2026 Reuters
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 delays Washington trade visit as US tariff policy shifts, source tells CNBC
23-Feb-2026 CNBC
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 weighs US trade pact review after Supreme Court voids Trump’s global tariffs
23-Feb-2026 The Vibes.com
Malaysia may seek legal advice on the Reciprocal Trade Agreement as Washington’s use of emergency powers is ruled unconstitutional.
Bangladesh to review US trade deal after Supreme Court ruling
23-Feb-2026 The Daily Star
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.
Mozambique and UAE discuss CEPA, investment protection, bilateral business forum and tourism MoU
23-Feb-2026 Club of Mozambique
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 US will resume negotiations in Washington next week, aiming to finalise a bilateral trade agreement that began under Trump
23-Feb-2026 The Sun
Kenya and the United States will resume negotiations in Washington next week in search of a bilateral trade deal, the Kenyan trade minister said.
China announces start date to tariff-free trade deal with Africa
23-Feb-2026 The Citizen
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.
Four countries ratify Mongolia’s Eurasian Interim Trade Agreement
23-Feb-2026 Asia News
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, Pakistan agree to establish bilateral trade agreement
23-Feb-2026 Khmer Times
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 launch the sixth round of negotiations for a reciprocal trade agreement
23-Feb-2026 Baonghean
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.