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What’s in the UK-India trade deal?
Britain and India clinched a long-coveted free trade pact after tariff turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump forced the two sides to hasten efforts to increase their trade in whisky, cars and food.
India clinches free trade deal with UK
India and the UK on Tuesday clinched a free trade agreement that will boost Indian exports of textiles, leather and engineering goods and cut levies on British whisky, automobiles and medical devices.
US eyes de-escalation as trade talks with China set for weekend
The United States and China will hold talks to de-escalate trade tensions, in the first known high-level in-person contact between representatives of the world’s two largest economies since President Donald Trump unleashed hefty tariffs on imports.
Trump tells Carney CUSMA is ’good deal for everybody’ but leaves door open for termination
Le premier ministre canadien et le président américain ont ouvert la porte à une renégociation rapide de l’Accord Canada–États-Unis–Mexique.
Egypt approves investment promotion agreement with Saudi Arabia
The Egyptian parliament approved an agreement on the promotion and protection of mutual investments signed between Egypt and Saudi Arabia last October, Gulf Online reported.
Raw materials and resource-shackling under the EU’s FTA texts
In the area of energy and raw materials, the EU comes up with regressive and restrictive text proposals for its free trade agreement with India (also Tunisia, Vietnam, Mexico) which are directly contradictory to its own conduct and regulations
Singapore-Pacific Alliance free trade agreement enters into force for Republic, Chile and Peru
A free trade agreement has entered into force for Singapore, Chile and Peru, three of the five partner countries in the Pacific Alliance-Singapore FTA.
UK-India treaty with ‘corporate courts’ shows a government “at odds with the times”, campaigners say
Campaigners warn new deal could pose threats to climate action and medicine prices; claims of hypocrisy after UK withdrew from a similar deal last year.
Trump film tariffs to be part of UK-US trade talks
Film tariffs are set to form part of trade negotiations between the UK and US after Donald Trump threatened to apply a 100% charge against movies made in foreign countries.
PTA with Japan sought to ease tariffs
Pakistan has raised serious concerns over high tariffs imposed by Japan and calls for entering into a bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement to ensure fair competition and balanced tariffs.
Timeline: The Development of digital trade agreements
As more sectors of the economy go online, “digital trade” is emerging as a vital area of interest, with many governments implementing specific digital trade agendas.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine and Ecuador to work toward free trade agreement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa. They discussed the possibility of signing a free trade agreement and agreed that their teams would work on it.
India-New Zealand FTA: First in-person round of talks kick off in New Delhi
During New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the two countries had stated that a 60-day timeline for the completion of talks is a possibility.
Sunset clause in BIT, data localisation, UK’s new carbon tax may delay FTA with India: Sources
The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from IT, ITeS and healthcare sectors in the British market, apart from market access for several goods at zero customs duty.
FTA should also address non-tariff barriers: Piyush Goyal tells EU
India urges the EU to address non-tariff barriers in FTA talks, emphasizing fair regulations amid concerns over CBAM and deforestation laws. Minister Piyush Goyal seeks inclusive, proportionate trade standards during Brussels visit ahead of key negotiations in May 2025.
UK-India investment treaty lets companies sue government, sources say
An investment treaty between Britain and India will contain a provision that allows companies to sue either government if they believe policy changes unfairly harm their investment or profits.
Mixed ruling in UK-EU fishing dispute as Britain seeks Brexit reset
Arbitrators asked to settle a dispute between Britain and the European Union over post-Brexit fishing rights have given a mixed ruling, the Permanent Court of Arbitration said.
Argentina still on hook for BIT arbitral award
ICSID tribunal rejects Argentina’s request to reconsider award based on the judgment in entirely separate litigation proceedings.
Settlement of claim against Mozambique Government
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Regulation 11 of the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019/310. With the publication of this announcement via a Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.
Emmerson seeks $2.2 billion in arbitration against Morocco over potash project
Emmerson Plc, a Moroccan-focused potash development company, has filed a Request for Arbitration (RFA) seeking $2.2 billion in compensation from the Kingdom of Morocco, claiming «expropriation» of its Khemisset Potash Project.