25-Feb-2026
The Economic Times
India and Israel began the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement in the national capital, with discussions scheduled from February 23 to 26, 2026.
24-Feb-2026
The Financial Express
The issue was highlighted during a discussion between Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and a delegation of EU ambassadors.
24-Feb-2026
The Daily Star
The Bangladesh-US reciprocal trade agreement bundles trade access with tight US control over Bangladesh’s economic sovereignty, enforcing security alignment and restricting Bangladesh’s dealings with other countries.
24-Feb-2026
Serikat Petani Indonesia
Serikat Petani Indonesia (SPI) believes that the Indonesia-US ART has the potential to narrow the scope of national policy in protecting the agricultural and food sectors, has direct and fundamental implications for the direction of national agricultural policy, food sovereignty, and the livelihoods of small farmers, even threatening the sovereignty of the Indonesian state.
24-Feb-2026
The Economic Times
The EU-India FTA promises cheaper drugs and medical devices, but India’s regulatory framework may hinder patient benefits. Current pricing mechanisms, including market-based ceiling prices and loopholes for fixed-dose combinations, prevent cost reductions from reflecting in retail prices. An urgent overhaul of drug pricing and an independent regulator for procedures are needed to ensure affordability and realize the FTA’s full potential.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
