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Parliament approves the free trade agreement with India
20-Mar-2025 Blue news
The Swiss parliament has approved the free trade agreement between the EFTA states and India. After the Council of States, the National Council also approved the corresponding federal decree on Thursday. Switzerland is one of the EFTA states.
India Mercosur can explore signing bilateral pacts Piyush Goyal
20-Mar-2025 The Week
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal proposed that India and the Mercosur trade bloc, comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, explore the possibility of signing bilateral free-trade agreements (FTAs) due to stalled efforts in expanding their existing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).
Pact expected to help double trade with European Union
20-Mar-2025 Bangkok Post
The upcoming Thailand-EU free trade agreement (FTA), expected to be signed this year, aims to double Thailand’s trade with the European Union. Following the suspension of negotiations after the 2014 coup, the EU resumed talks after Thailand enacted a new constitution and held elections.
Prabowo to visit Russia in June, eyes Eurasian bloc trade pact signing
20-Mar-2025 The Jakarta Globe
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia is set to make his inaugural state visit to Russia in June, with the signing of a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as a key focus. Under Prabowo’s leadership, Indonesia is strengthening its relationship with Moscow, particularly through its recent entry into the BRICS grouping, which aims to counter Western influence.
India, Malaysia aim to complete Asean trade pact review by 2025
20-Mar-2025 Business Standard
India and Malaysia have agreed to expedite the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to achieve a substantial conclusion by 2025, as announced by India’s commerce ministry.
The Parliament of Catalonia says “NO” to Mercosur, clashing with President Illa’s Catalan government
19-Mar-2025 Esquerra Republicana
The Parliament of Catalonia has endorsed an Esquerra Republicana draft rejecting the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.
AfCFTA and BRICS: Unlocking Africa’s trade potential
19-Mar-2025 Pravda Egypt
The African Continental Free Trade Area is emerging as a key player in global trade, and its growing ties with BRICS nations present new opportunities for economic collaboration.
We need a trade deal that works for people and the planet
19-Mar-2025 Sierra Club
A federal review of the USMCA is approaching later this year. This is a critical opportunity to demand a trade deal that prioritizes people, the environment, public health, worker rights, and innovative manufacturing
PH keen to start ’actual talks’ for preferential trade deal with India
18-Mar-2025 Philippines News Agency
The Philippines is ready to begin formal negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with India, aiming to tap into significant export potential. The current bilateral trade, though growing, favors Indian exports.
New Zealand PM Luxon looks to sign FTA pact with India in 60 days
18-Mar-2025 Business Standard
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon aims to finalize a free trade agreement with India within 60 days, targeting a tenfold increase in bilateral trade over the next decade. While both nations express strong optimism and highlight complementary economies, sensitive agricultural products like dairy pose potential challenges.
Thailand races to seal free trade deal with EU within 2025
18-Mar-2025 The Nation Thailand
Thailand and the EU are accelerating free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, aiming for completion by year-end, Thailand views the FTA as crucial for enhancing its global competitiveness and economic security, with the EU being a significant trading partner.
EU firms want removal of non-tariff barriers as part of FTA deal with India
18-Mar-2025 Business Standard
A survey by the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) reveals strong EU business support for the upcoming EU-India FTA, with 72% planning increased investment, contingent on the removal of non-tariff barriers like complex customs and data localization requirements.
Honduras fights back against global oligarchy
18-Mar-2025 Public Seminar
How an unregulated techno-utopia came into existence and continues to sabotage a nation’s sovereignty.
AfCFTA must deliver for workers and Africa’s future, ITUC-Africa tells AUC, governments
18-Mar-2025 Nigerian Tribune
ITUC-Africa has issued a powerful call to action, urging governments and institutions to ensure that trade-led growth translates into decent jobs, social justice, and sustainable development.
India-EU FTA will make trade friction-less but deal not simple: Irish minister
18-Mar-2025 Hindustan Times
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently set their negotiators the target of finalising a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year.
How America ripped off Australia with ’free trade’
17-Mar-2025 ABC
Trump’s trade war has only just begun and while Australia has been right to steer clear of retaliation, it may deliver some scope in abandoning the worst aspects of our free trade agreements.
Iran-Eurasian free trade agreement to take effect in 60 days
17-Mar-2025 Tehran Times
Iran’s embassy in Moscow reported that the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union will come into effect in 60 days.
Ecuador pitches US military base and free trade deal to Trump allies, sources say
17-Mar-2025 Reuters
Ecuadorean officials have told allies of U.S. President Donald Trump that they are interested in hosting a US military base in the South American country and in inking a free trade deal with the US.
India and New Zealand to begin talks on FTA after a decade, announces PM Modi
17-Mar-2025 The Economic Times
India and New Zealand will resume talks for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday. The FTA negotiations had stalled in 2015 due to disagreements over sensitive areas like dairy and agriculture.
Agri chief raises banana issue with Japan, calls for trade pact review –PH Embassy
17-Mar-2025 GMA News Online
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines met with Japanese officials in Tokyo to address the declining market share of Philippine bananas, advocating for an immediate review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (PJEPA) to create a fairer trade environment.