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Korea, Malaysia set to hold 8th round of negotiations on bilateral FTA
8-Apr-2025 Korea JoongAng Daily
Korea and Malaysia were set to hold their eighth round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, as the two sides seek to broaden their trade portfolio and enhance cooperation.
Philippines pushes for US free trade agreement after 17% tariff on exports
8-Apr-2025 Invezz
The Philippines is prioritising a free trade agreement with the United States after Washington imposed a 17% tariff on Philippine goods.
Hong Kong leader says city will sign more free trade pacts amid ’ruthless’ US tariffs
8-Apr-2025 Reuters
Hong Kong leader said the city would sign more free trade pacts to diversify its risk amid a global trade war triggered by what he called "ruthless" US tariffs.
S. Korea, Morocco seek early start of negotiations for economic partnership agreement
8-Apr-2025 Yonhap
The top trade officials of South Korea and Morocco discussed ways to launch negotiations for a bilateral economic partnership agreement.
Sri Lanka, UAE sign agreement to strengthen economic ties
8-Apr-2025 Xinhua
Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates have reached an agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments.
Eswatini, UAE sign investment protection agreement
8-Apr-2025 Times of Swaziland
In a significant step towards strengthening economic ties, Eswatini and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed the agreement on promotion and reciprocal protection of investments.
USTR signals potential revision of Korea-US Free Trade Agreement
7-Apr-2025 Chosun Biz
The United States Trade Representative has raised the possibility of changes to the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement while advising on the ’modernization’ of existing trade agreements.
Thailand proposes creation of BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement
7-Apr-2025 Vietnam+
Thailand has proposed the creation of a BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement to enhance intra-regional trade, and strengthen the economies of countries in the regional group.
Non-trade issues take backseat in FTA talks
7-Apr-2025 The Economic Times
Developed countries are softening their stance on pushing non-trade issues such as sustainability and environment in their free trade agreement negotiations with India.
Over 50 countries seek US trade talks after tariffs: Trump officials
7-Apr-2025 Al Jazeera
More than 50 countries have directly contacted the White House to initiate trade talks following US President Donald Trump’s imposition of wide-ranging punitive tariffs, administration officials have said.
India-US BTA talks being eyed by potential FTA partners for similar concessions
7-Apr-2025 The Hindu BusinessLine
While studying implications of tariff cuts for the US, India needs to look at the macro picture.
Elon Musk says he hopes for ’free trade zone’ between Europe and the US
7-Apr-2025 Euronews
US President Donald Trump’s billionaire advisor Elon Musk said he hopes in the US and Europe could eventually establish “a very close, stronger partnership” and reach a “zero-tariff zone situation.”
Indiana receives final US$30m from Tanzanian settlement
7-Apr-2025 Stockhead
The figure represents 82.5% of the original US$109m awarded by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
Trump’s tariffs push Austria to back EU-Mercosur trade deal after decades of opposition
7-Apr-2025 MSN
Trump’s global tariffs are persuading Austria to change its mind on a trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc that it had long opposed.
Amid US tariff chaos, France convenes Mercosur meeting with EU partners
4-Apr-2025 Reuters
The meeting brought together France and other countries that had led opposition to the EU’s possible trade deal with Latin America’s Mercosur.
United States seeks Mexico’s review of alleged denial of workers’ rights at Aludyne Automotive Mexico City, S.A. de C.V.
4-Apr-2025 Office of the USTR
The US has invoked the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to review whether workers at Aludyne Automotive Mexico City are being denied the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Mexico’s trade negotiator says USMCA discussions may be sped up
4-Apr-2025 Financial Post
Discussions over the future of the North American free trade pact could be pushed earlier than originally planned, said one of Mexico’s top trade negotiators.
Steep US tariffs on Africa signal end of trade deal meant to boost development
4-Apr-2025 Reuters
The US government’s imposition of steep tariffs on African nations signals the end of the AGOA trade deal.
Thailand, Bhutan formally endorse trade agreement
4-Apr-2025 Bangkok Post
Thailand and Bhutan officially signed a free trade agreement, aimed at enhancing trade relations between the two countries.
‘BIMSTEC among least integrated trade regions’: Bhutan calls for early conclusion of FTA
4-Apr-2025 The Print
Bhutan’s foreign minister highlighted the urgent need for an FTA at the 3rd BIMSTEC Dialogue in Bangkok, hours before Trump announced new US tariffs.