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Open Letter: Suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement!
15-Jul-2025 ETJC
We, the undersigned members of the European Trade Justice Coalition, urgently call on you, President Kallas, to take decisive action by leading the EU to immediately suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Letter to USTR Greer from 11 orgs on digital trade rules on upcoming USMCA review
15-Jul-2025 Rethink Trade
We write today to urge you to oppose efforts by the largest Big Tech monopolists to use trade agreements and trade policy actions to internationally preempt and derail domestic policies that safeguard consumers, workers, farmers and competing businesses against Big Tech abuses here and in other countries.
Malaysia continues to forge trade, investment ties with global strategic partners, says Tengku Zafrul
15-Jul-2025 The Star
The Trade Minister said their discussions covered various strategic initiatives, from the review of free trade agreements, including the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement and the Malaysia-Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement.
Victory for Trump as EU backs down on digital taxes in next budget
15-Jul-2025 Politico
Shelving the plan could help EU persuade the US to give it a more favorable trade deal and comes just two months after the Commission suggested it.
China and Asean updating free trade deal
15-Jul-2025 Bangkok Post
‘Version 3.0’ covers new areas such as digital economy and green initiatives.
US dairy industry presses Canada for changes to quota
15-Jul-2025 The Globe and Mail
US dairy exporters are demanding Canada rewrite its rules around who can import cheese, milk and other products as President Donald Trump threatens to impose a 35-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods beginning Aug. 1.
EU member states hesitant on Kallas’ 10 options for action against Israel
15-Jul-2025 Euronews
Ten options for action include suspending visa free travel and blocking imports from the Jewish settlements in response to Israel’s breach of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
US wants EU to ‘follow us 100%’ on China, says Brussels
15-Jul-2025 Euractiv
The US is urging the EU to fully adopt Washington’s more hawkish policy on China, a senior EU official said, amid growing speculation that the bloc could impose tougher measures on Beijing in order to clinch a trade deal with the US.
Supporting Honduran communities affected by corporate assault on Honduras: New data reveals gravity of ISDS claims against Honduras
15-Jul-2025 Institute for Policy Studies (IPS)
From July 14 to 16, the following meeting will be held in Honduras: Without Human Rights, There Is No Energy Sovereignty: A meeting of communities affected by energy projects in southern Honduras, a country facing an avalanche of international arbitration claims in secretive corporate courts, more than a third of which come from the renewable energy sector.
India, New Zealand start second round of FTA talks
15-Jul-2025 Financial Express
India and New Zealand begin second round of FTA talks aiming to boost bilateral trade from $1.29 billion to 10x over 10 years. Key issues include dairy, meat, wine, and services market access. Negotiations run till July 25 as both sides revisit a trade pact after a failed attempt from 2010–2015.
India should avoid rushing for trade agreement with US, say experts
14-Jul-2025 Business Standard
India should avoid rushing into a trade deal with the US that compromises core sectors like agriculture, experts on Sunday said, cautioning that Washington is not sparing even its key partners like the EU.
Farmers’ group rejects trade deal with US
14-Jul-2025 Manila Times
The farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) strongly opposes rushing into a new trade agreement with the US, particularly following the recent imposition of a 20% US tariff. Sinag warns that such a comprehensive trade deal risks favoring importers and international traders over local farmers, manufacturers, and workers.
South Korea says framework US trade deal possible by August, farm market access on table
14-Jul-2025 Reuters
South Korea’s trade minister indicated a potential for an "in-principle" trade agreement with the US, signaling willingness to enhance access to its sensitive agriculture and livestock markets as part of a broader strategic judgment.
EU, Indonesia strike political agreement to advance free trade deal
14-Jul-2025 Reuters
A political agreement has been reached to advance the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the EU and Indonesia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted that the deal will unlock new market opportunities, especially in agriculture and automotive sectors.
EAEU and Indonesia conclude free trade agreement negotiations to boost bilateral trade
14-Jul-2025 TV BRICS
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Republic of Indonesia have officially concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to enhance economic cooperation between the two parties.
Singapore and EFTA conclude talks on digital economy agreement
11-Jul-2025 Singapore Business Review
The agreement will allow the free flow of data across each other’s territories.
Trump seeks to extract “payment” for reciprocal tariffs by 1 August
11-Jul-2025 SUNS
The Trump administration’s trade war appears to be replete with geopolitical and geoeconomic undertones in which countries with strong links with China in Asia are being severely punished.
Vietnam thought it had a deal on its US tariff rate. Then Trump stepped in.
11-Jul-2025 Politico
Neither side has released documentation of the tariff terms, raising questions about whether they did, in fact, reach an agreement.
Trump threatens Canada with 35 percent tariff rate starting Aug 1
11-Jul-2025 France 24
Both Canada and Mexico are trying to find ways to satisfy Trump so that the free trade deal uniting the three countries — known as the USMCA — can be put back on track.
Sri Lanka, Nepal discuss trade, FTA & Business Council
11-Jul-2025 Newswire
Sri Lanka and Nepal discussed at length the potential for entering into a Free Trade Agreement, covering goods such as gems and jewellery, mineral sands, phosphate, rice, sugar, and garments.