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Algeria-Morocco rift another blow to Africa’s free trade aspirations
5-Oct-2021 ISS Africa
Algerian Foreign Affairs Minister Ramtane Lamamra’s announcement on 24 August of a new break in diplomatic relations with Morocco is another setback for free trade and free movement on the continent.
Tunisia holds off a ‘deep’ free trade agreement with the EU
5-Oct-2021 Equal Times
The 1995 Tunisia-EU agreement removed tariffs on most industrial products, but the new agreement goes a step further and would open up the agricultural and services sectors, as well as public procurement of goods and services, to full and free competition.
EU court annuls Morocco trade agreement over Western Sahara
5-Oct-2021 DW
The EU Court ruled the North African country did not have the consent of the people of the Western Sahara required for the now-canceled fisheries and agricultural treaties.
Japan’s position on the CPTPP applications of China and Taiwan
4-Oct-2021 The Diplomat
When it comes to their position on the applications, CPTPP members are divided. The CPTPP operates on unanimous consent, so if even one country is against an application, membership will not be granted.
Centre seeks inputs on IPR from industry for India-UAE free trade pact
4-Oct-2021 The Hindu Businessline
On a tight time schedule for the proposed India-UAE free trade pact, the DPIIT has called for suggestions from industry bodies and other stakeholders on IPR issues that could make it easier for Indians to do business in the UAE.
UK wants trade and security pact with India: Britain’s new Foreign Secretary Liz Truss
4-Oct-2021 Live Mint
Britain wants to strike agreements covering trade and security with India and other democratic countries in the strategic Indo-Pacific region to challenge the influence of authoritarian states, UK’s new Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said.
RoK submits bill on RCEP for parliamentary approval
1-Oct-2021 Vietnam Plus
The Republic of Korea (RoK) said on October 1 that it has submitted a bill to the National Assembly to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Taiwan questions China’s suitability for Pacific trade pact, fears ’obstruction’
1-Oct-2021 Reuters
China’s restrictive practices present fundamental problems for its application to join a major pan-Pacific free trade pact, and if it joins before Taiwan there is a risk it could block their application.
Asean-EU free trade deal negotiations set to resume
1-Oct-2021 Bangkok Post
Asean is set to resume free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the EU after negotiations were suspended since 2009.
Early harvest trade deal with Australia by Christmas, full FTA by 2022
1-Oct-2021 Money Control
India and Australia will sign a comprehensive Free Trade agreement by the end of 2022 and an early harvest trade deal by Christmas later this year.
Xiplomacy: Xi-proposed "eight major initiatives" facilitate China-Africa trade
1-Oct-2021 Xinhua Net
At the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held in September 2018, Chinese President proposed that China would launch eight major initiatives in close collaboration with African countries.
India  looks  to  seal trade deal after Trudeau win
30-Sep-2021 Live Mint
India hopes to fast-track talks for a mini trade deal with Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned to power. The last round of talks was held in July after which talks were postponed because of the elections.
S. Korea actively reviewing trans-Pacific trade pact
30-Sep-2021 The Korea Herald
South Korea’s trade ministry said it is reviewing joining a mega free trade pact comprising Asia-Pacific countries in line with its goal to play a leading role in trade in the region.
Piyush Goyal urges US firms to push for trade agreement
30-Sep-2021 The HIndu
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal exhorted U.S. businesses to convince the administration of the need for a trade agreement that would enhance the bilateral flow of goods and services.
Australia’s real leverage in China’s CPTTP bid
28-Sep-2021 The Interpreter
When China applied earlier this month to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, the renamed 11-nation trade pact spanning Asia and the Pacific, Beijing seemed to hand Australia the rare diplomatic gift of leverage.
AfCFTA Secretariat signs landmark agreement with UK Government
28-Sep-2021 Dennislaw News
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Kingdom Government to formalise shared commitment to the success of the agreement.
EAC Secretary General urges AfCFTA Secretariat to adapt a private sector-led and people-centered approach to boost intra-African trade
28-Sep-2021 East African Community
The East African Community Secretary General urged the AfCFTA Secretariat to adapt an integration approach that is people-centred, market-driven and private sector-led, to ensure African citizens benefit from the continental agreement.
Africa: China’s trade with the continent grows to record highs
28-Sep-2021 Global Compliance News
Trade between China and Africa almost doubled between 2020 and 2021, and over the last 20 years trade between China and the region has increased twenty-fold.
Guatemala eyes joining S. Korea-Central America FTA
28-Sep-2021 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea’s trade ministry said it is currently under negotiations with Guatemala to invite the Central American country to a multilateral trade pact that fully went into effect this year.
Vietnam set to ratify RCEP by November
27-Sep-2021 Vietnam Plus
Vietnam is taking final steps and scheduled to complete the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by November this year.