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Trump warns ‘spoiled’ Japan may not get a US trade deal
2-Jul-2025     CNN Business
US President Donald Trump expressed doubt about reaching a trade deal with Japan, criticizing Japan for allegedly not buying American rice and cars—claims contradicted by trade data. Trump threatened steep tariffs (up to 30-35%) if no deal is made.
Analyzing the India-UK FTA: is India giving up its ‘digital sovereignty’ dream?
2-Jul-2025     Medianama
The India-UK FTA includes several trade liberalization measures, with a special emphasis on digital trade provisions. These provisions, while appearing to promote free trade principles like non-discrimination, have significant implications for India's domestic digital policies aimed at maintaining regulatory control and supporting digital sovereignty.
Namibia enters AfCFTA market with salt export
1-Jul-2025     Windhoek observer
For the first time since Namibia ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, a locally produced consignment of salt left the port of Walvis Bay on Monday.
Bahrain ratifies Bilateral Investment Treaty with UAE
1-Jul-2025     Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Key features include the exclusion of concessions for natural resources from its protection remit, the inclusion of sovereign wealth funds as "Investors" and a denial of benefits clause.
EFTA states and Malaysia sign economic partnership agreement with investment promotion chapter
1-Jul-2025     CMS Law-Now
The trade agreement includes an investment chapter aimed at promoting mutual foreign investment flows between the EFTA states and Malaysia
Thai trade envoy pushes for Thai-Russia FTA talks
1-Jul-2025     Bangkok Post
Thailand Trade Representative held high-level discussions with Russian officials, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment and reviving negotiations for a free trade agreement between Thailand and the Eurasian Economic Union.
Second round of GCC-Japan Free Trade Agreement negotiations to take place Monday
1-Jul-2025     Arab News
Saudi Arabia is set to participate in the second round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Japan from June 30 to July 4.
EU and Ukraine strike less ambitious but 'realistic' trade deal
1-Jul-2025     Euronews
A revised version of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area – the primary trade framework between the EU and Ukraine – was agreed in principle, following intensive weekend talks with Ukrainian counterparts.
US-India trade deal likely 'very soon' as Trump plans tariff meetings
1-Jul-2025     The Economic Times
India and the US are in critical negotiations to avoid reinstating a 26% tariff on Indian goods after a temporary suspension ends on July 9. India has taken a tough stance, especially on agricultural and dairy concessions, areas sensitive for the country.
Clauses on critical minerals to be part of FTA ambits
1-Jul-2025     Financial Express
India’s National Critical Minerals Mission targets global partnerships and FTAs to secure key resources. With Rs 34,300 crore investment till 2030-31, it aims to boost exploration, overseas acquisition, processing, and recycling of critical minerals vital for modern manufacturing and self-reliance.