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Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal
1-Dec-2025 Reuters
Taiwan is aiming for tariffs on its exports to the United States to be cut to 15% from 20% now, though help in training U.S. workers is not among the "conditions" figuring in their trade talks, senior Taiwan officials said on Monday.
Poland ratifies EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement
1-Dec-2025 Vietnam Pictorial
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on November 27 signed an act ratifying the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), officially completing the final step for Poland to become the 20th out of 27 EU member states to do so.
Indonesia confident EU will approve IEU-CEPA trade pact
1-Dec-2025 Tempo
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto highlighted recent progress in the IEU-CEPA, noting that the agreement’s legal text has now been translated into 24 languages and is ready to be deliberated in the European Parliament.
S.Korea and Serbia launch first official negotiations for comprehensive economic partnership agreement
1-Dec-2025 Korea Post
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) announced that South Korea and Serbia have begun their first official round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), taking place in Seoul from December 1 to 4.
Framework trade deal with US likely by year-end: Commerce Secretary
1-Dec-2025 Businesess Standard
India nears a framework trade deal with the US but insists both reciprocal and Russian-oil-linked tariffs must be resolved together, even as parallel talks with the EU and Canada gather pace.
Canada FTA talks to start next week, says Piyush Goyal
1-Dec-2025 Financial Express
India and Canada will start talks on their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) next week, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Friday at FICCI AGM.
Pakistan nears GCC free trade agreement, eyes boost in Bahrain trade
1-Dec-2025 Aik News
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement is “nearly finalised,” paving the way for a major boost in trade and investment between Pakistan and GCC nations, especially Bahrain.
Beyond tariffs Silicon Valley’s war on digital sovereignty
28-Nov-2025 TNI
Trump’s consolidation with Silicon Valley signals a reconfiguration of digital political economy, where US trade policy, technological dominance, and data governance converge.
China demands Malaysia, Cambodia clarify trade deals with US
28-Nov-2025 The Edge Malaysia
China complained to Malaysia and Cambodia about the trade deals they signed with the US last month, underscoring the delicate balance countries must strike in the rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
Kingsgate announces settlement of dispute with Thai government, ending ‘Akara Gold Mine’ case
28-Nov-2025 The Nation
Kingsgate ends 8-year dispute with the Thai government over Akara Gold Mine. Arbitration process now concluding, with future business operations in Thailand in focus.
New Zealand to increase support for PACER Plus
28-Nov-2025 The National Tribune
New Zealand and Australia have announced an additional package of support for PACER Plus – the Pacific region’s most modern framework for rules-based trade.
These are the MEPs who voted for ignoring the CJEU
28-Nov-2025 Western Sahara Resource Watch
187 Parliamentarians voted to ignore the ruling of the CJEU, the interests of EU farmers, the rights of the EU consumers and the aspirations of the Saharawi people. Here they are.
French lawmakers unanimously opposed to EU-Mercosur trade deal
28-Nov-2025 RFI
France’s National Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the government to oppose the free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, ahead of decisive votes at the European level in December.
Webinar : Unpacking the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA)
28-Nov-2025 Youtube
Unpacking the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA): risk and threats of investor lawsuit to state for people, environment, and democracy.
Banking on data
27-Nov-2025 TNI
How the world’s tax havens became the data centres for the digital economy.
Vietnam, EFTA working on 18th FTA negotiation round in Da Nang
27-Nov-2025 Vietnam+
The 18th negotiation round of a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is taking place in the central city of Da Nang from November 25 to 28, reported the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Farmers block Azura warehouse in France and launch legal action
27-Nov-2025 Western Sahara Resource Watch
Growing pressure on EU–Morocco trade deal as French farmers today launch legal steps and storm Azura’s entry point for Western Sahara produce in Perpignan.
Malaysia has no plans to renegotiate US trade deal, says Zafrul
27-Nov-2025 The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia has no plans to renegotiate its trade deal with the US, and the government is focused on making sure all ministries follow the agreement, said Investment, Trade and Industry minister.
Govt sources: Gulf Cooperation Council, Israel want trade deal with India, NZ FTA almost complete
27-Nov-2025 CNBCTV 18
The 4th Round of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in Auckland from 3rd to 7th November focused on key areas, including Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, and Rules of Origin.
Thai commerce minister asks India to resume FTA negotiations
27-Nov-2025 The Nation Thailand
Thailand’s Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has formally called on India to restart negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to strengthen economic ties and unlock new trade opportunities between the two nations.