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Vietnam, Argentina push for early preferential trade agreement with MERCOSUR
27-Apr-2026 Vietnamnet
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang has urged Argentina to accelerate progress towards an early signing of a preferential trade agreement between Vietnam and the Southern Common Market following the launch of talks in December 2025.
Australia to have another ’crack’ at Indian trade deal
27-Apr-2026 Yahoo
Australia will look to expand its trade deal with India, as nations try to diversify relationships amid global uncertainty.
Poland to challenge EU-Mercosur deal at top court — but don’t expect fireworks
27-Apr-2026 Politico
Warsaw’s legal challenge is unlikely to derail the trade deal. But it might get the opposition off the government’s back.
India concludes 3 day talks with US on finalising trade deal: What all was discussed?
27-Apr-2026 Financial Express
India and the US advance talks on a Bilateral Trade Agreement, focusing on market access, digital trade, and supply chain resilience amid shifting tariff dynamics.
DPM Suphajee pushes Thai-US trade deal in talks with envoy
27-Apr-2026 The Star
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to strengthening trade ties with the United States, saying both sides are working to accelerate talks on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).
Trade deal with US harming farmers’ interests, says AIKS leader
27-Apr-2026 The Hindu
All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) president Ashok Dhawale has alleged that India’s trade agreements with the United States have turned into a curse for farmers, severely impacting the agricultural sector. The trade deals had weakened domestic agriculture, while rising input costs such as fertilizers, pesticides, diesel, and seeds made farming increasingly unviable.
India, New Zealand to sign FTA today - The Tribune
27-Apr-2026 Tribune India
India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement, granting nearly 100% duty-free access for Indian exports and boosting bilateral trade.
FTA talks between PH, EU to discuss Middle East crisis
27-Apr-2026 Manila Standard
Negotiations for a Philippines–European Union free trade agreement (FTA) are approaching a pivotal phase in May, driven by increasing global tensions that emphasize the need for more stable trade, energy, and supply chains.
European Union and AfCFTA secretariat strengthen their partnership to promote intra-African trade and investment
24-Apr-2026 EEAS Europa
The EU and the AfCFTA Secretariat signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 20 April 2026, strengthening their partnership to accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Area which is the largest free trade area in the world.
Morocco, Ecuador move toward deeper trade and investment partnership
24-Apr-2026 MWN
Morocco and Ecuador have launched discussions on expanding trade and investment ties, following a high-level visit to Rabat by Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Gabriela Sommerfeld.
Rethinking global trade in a time of geopolitical tensions
24-Apr-2026 Nyeleni
Countries and social movements are rising to demand a renewal of genuine multilateralism—one based on cooperation rather than oppression, and on participatory democracy rather than opaque representation.
The legal block on climate action
24-Apr-2026 The Ecologist
Colombia has sent a strong signal about corporate influence over its climate policies as it gears up to host the first Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. Can the world follow?
PM: Negotiations underway to expand Free Trade Agreement with China
24-Apr-2026 1tv.ge
“Negotiations are underway to expand the scope of the agreement, and specific talks will be held in this regard,” Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said.
India says trade talks with US remain constructive after Washington visit
24-Apr-2026 Reuters
India and the US are engaged in constructive talks aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, a spokesperson from India’s foreign ministry ​said.
Saudi Arabia, Switzerland sign deal on promotion and reciprocal protection of investments
24-Apr-2026 Economy Middle East
Agreement aims to strengthen and stabilize the investment environment, protect investors’ rights and support the flow of mutual investments between the two countries.
Burford moves YPF dispute to ICSID after New York setback
24-Apr-2026 Market Screener
Burford Capital has notified Argentina that it will take the long-running YPF expropriation dispute to the World Bank’s arbitration tribunal after losing a key case in New York, seeking to continue its claim through an international investment treaty mechanism.
Dubai’s Al Habtoor Group launches arbitration against Lebanon
24-Apr-2026 Khaleej Times
Conglomerate said its investments in Lebanon were made based on the country’s legal and regulatory framework, as well as the protections offered under applicable international agreements.
ISDS is a threat to our collective future
24-Apr-2026 European Trade Justice Coalition
Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) threatens a just transition from fossil fuels and the urgent need for a social and ecological transformation for people and the planet.
Washington demanding ’entry fee’ from Ottawa before trade talks: sources
23-Apr-2026 CBC
On the US side, there are suggestions that Canada should try to get Trump’s attention by making an immediate concession. However, Canadian sources said they have twice offered concessions to the US administration without receiving anything in return.
Unlocking the investment arbitration system to phase out fossil fuels
22-Apr-2026 Institut Veblen
European governments should plan a coordinated exit from the current investment protection regime together with other participating countries.