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Podcast | How Russian oligarchs are suing Ukraine in wartime
1-Apr-2026 Follow The Money
In the midst of war, Russian oligarchs are suing Ukraine – not in Moscow or Kyiv, but through European trade treaties and arbitration courts in Washington.
Suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement: the first of two objectives required to prompt the Commission to address the issue has been achieved
1-Apr-2026 EU News
The "minimum thresholds" for participation have been exceeded in more than seven countries. The petition continues to gather signatures with the aim of reaching one million.
European socialists call for immediate suspension of EU-Israel deal over Israel’s death penalty bill
1-Apr-2026 Anadolu
Group describes Israeli move as ’grave democratic regression,’ stressing that there must be ’consequences’.
Uzbekistan ratifies investment and cooperation agreements with Serbia
1-Apr-2026 UZ Daily
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree ratifying international agreements with Serbia on investment protection and economic cooperation.
Poland seeks safeguards for beef sector in EU-Australia trade deal
1-Apr-2026 Polskie Radio
Poland wants safeguards in the EU-Australia trade deal to protect its beef sector, Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski has said, warning that new trade agreements could hurt producers despite currently high cattle prices.
US trade deal limiting Bangladesh’s energy options: says Debapriya
1-Apr-2026 The Daily Star
The reciprocal trade agreement signed with the US may severely limit Bangladesh’s energy options, Debapriya Bhattacharya, convener of Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, said.
Mexico eyes EFTA modernization as EU deal nears signing
1-Apr-2026 Mexico Business News
Mexico is advancing simultaneous trade agreement modernizations with the European Union, set for signing in May 2025, and the European Free Trade Association, which includes Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
Nat’l Assembly ratifies trade pact with UAE
1-Apr-2026 Yonhap
The National Assembly ratified the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, marking South Korea’s first free trade pact with a Middle Eastern country.
Further EU free trade agreements threaten farmers, agriculture organizations warn
1-Apr-2026 Hungary Today
The Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the National Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Circles and Farmers Cooperatives (MAGOSZ) strongly condemn the European Commission’s irresponsible actions.
Canada, US shift to less comprehensive trade deals
1-Apr-2026 The Western Producer
The country takes a similar approach to that of the United States, where less comprehensive deals can be signed quickly
Jordan and South Korea sign Economic and Trade Cooperation Agreement
31-Mar-2026 Jordan News
The government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the government of the Republic of Korea signed an Economic and Trade Cooperation Agreement.
China extends $14.5m grant to Seychelles as free trade deal nears
31-Mar-2026 APA
The grant comes as Seychelles prepares to benefit from China’s zero‑tariff policy for African countries, with negotiations on the “early harvest arrangement” for a bilateral free trade agreement now completed between the two countries.
NZ proposes FTA with Bangladesh to boost trade ties
31-Mar-2026 The Bangladesh Today
New Zealand has proposed initiating negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement with Bangladesh to significantly expand trade and investment between the two nations.
Yaoundé declaration: The WTO And free trade cause hunger, poverty and inequality
31-Mar-2026 Vía Campesina
For nearly thirty years the establishment of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), peasants’ organisations gathered in Cameroon have concluded that the WTO and free trade agreements hinder the development of countries in the Global South and lead to the ruin of small-scale producers worldwide.
MC14: JSI plurilateral on e-commerce concludes without US participation
30-Mar-2026 Third World Network
A large group comprising some 66 countries on 28 March announced the conclusion of their Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) “Declaration on Interim Arrangements for Agreement on Electronic Commerce”.
Bangladesh seeks to build on existing ties, eyes trade deal
30-Mar-2026 Bangkok Post
The new government in Bangladesh is seeking to deepen its engagement with Thailand and Asean, which may include the signing of a free trade agreement and the establishment of direct maritime connectivity.
EU and CPTPP agree to progress with "historic" digital trade deal, Canada’s international trade minister says
30-Mar-2026 Reuters
The European Union and the parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership agreed on Friday to move ​forward with reaching a "historic" digital trade agreement between both ​trading blocs.
‘This is not a trade deal, it’s a hostage situation’ – EU–US talks
30-Mar-2026 The Canary
Campaigners at 350.org are warning that the proposed agreement risks locking Europe into decades of fossil fuel dependency. But at the same time it would expose households to rising energy costs and geopolitical pressure.
Emmerson submits $1.215bn arbitration claim over Khemisset potash project
30-Mar-2026 Yabiladi
Morocco-focused potash developer Emmerson PLC said on Monday it had submitted a $1.215 billion damages claim, including interest and net of local taxes, in its arbitration case against Morocco.
Mercosur and Canada near free-trade agreement with April talks
30-Mar-2026 Reuters
Le Canada et le bloc sud-américain du Mercosur progressent vers un accord de libre-échange qui pourrait être signé d’ici la fin de l’année, avec de nouvelles négociations prévues le mois prochain à Brasilia.