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Malaysia-US reciprocal trade pact yet to take effect as Putrajaya seeks written assurances — Anwar
21-Jan-2026     The Edge Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified on Tuesday that the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US has yet to come into force, despite having been signed nearly three months ago.
Seoul, Beijing begin follow-up talks on services, investment under FTA
21-Jan-2026     Pulse
South Korea and China will open the 13th round of follow-up negotiations on services and investment under the Korea-China free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday in Beijing.
Here's what you need to know about the Canada-China deal on EVs and canola
21-Jan-2026     CBC News
After a decade of strained relations, the Canada and China agreement marks a shift toward realistic, interest-based cooperation. The two countries have essentially agreed to lift or lower tariffs on certain products.
Pakistan, UAE move closer to CEPA as technical talks near conclusion
21-Jan-2026     Dailytimes
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan said that Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are moving closer to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as technical talks near conclusion.
President Lee Jae-myung frames Fukushima seafood ban as CPTPP agenda
21-Jan-2026     The Chosun Daily
President Lee Jae-myung stated that the issue of lifting the import ban on Fukushima seafood could be addressed as a key agenda item for negotiations on joining the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) ahead of the Korea-Japan summit.
Peru set to take part in DEPA: industry ministry
21-Jan-2026     Yonhap News Agency
Peru is set to become the latest member of the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), opening new opportunities for South Korea and other member nations, according to South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources.
Next round of Russia trade talks by Feb-end, India to focus on reduction of non-tariff measures
21-Jan-2026     The Print
India’s negotiating team is expected to travel to Russia at the end of February after the Union Budget 2026 for the next round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
What happens next in EU-Mercosur trade deal saga?
19-Jan-2026     Reuters
The trade agreement could in theory enter force after the signature, but convention dictates that this will only happen after consent from the European Parliament. A final vote may only take place in April or May.
EU and Mercosur seal historic trade deal
19-Jan-2026     Politico
Signing by the EU and the South American trading bloc capped 25 years of talks and sets up a parliamentary showdown in Brussels.
EU may halt trade deal with US over Trump’s tariff threat to countries supporting Greenland
19-Jan-2026     The Print
European Union lawmakers are poised to halt approval of the EU’s trade deal with the US over President Donald Trump’s vow to impose tariffs on countries that supported Greenland in the face of American threats.