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China pushes for resurrection of EU investment deal
China has stepped up lobbying of European Union decision-makers to revive a planned investment deal in its latest effort to improve ties with the Brussels-based bloc, but big hurdles remain to put the accord back on track.
US eyes trade deals with allies to ease clash over electric car subsidies
The Biden administration hopes to reach limited free trade agreements with countries in Europe and Asia that would not require congressional approval as it looks to ease allies’ concerns about its plans to bolster electric vehicle and battery production.
Batters tells NFU conference to call for action on food supply
She raised concerns on the cumulative impact of the trade deals with New Zealand and Australia, as well as on the current negotiations with Canada and Mexico, both members of CPTPP which the UK is hoping to join this year.
Fiji to consult with PNG on PACER Plus agreement
PNG Prime Minister held talks with Fiji Prime Minister on strengthening bilateral ties and deepening cooperation as the bigger Pacific Island Countries within the region.
Peru becomes first Pacific Alliance member to ratify bloc’s trade deal with Singapore
Peru has become the first of the four Latin American nations in the Pacific Alliance bloc to ratify a free-trade deal with Singapore.
Pakistan, US agree to remove trade barriers and boost ties
Appoint ‘focal persons’, Islamabad looks forward to boost partnership in IT, technology.
Sri Lanka to fast-track FTA with Thailand in bid to boost exports
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal to fast-track a free trade agreement with Thailand in the hopes of increasing exports to the Asian nation.
Botswana becomes 45th AU member to ratify African continental free trade agreement
Botswana has deposited its instrument ratifying the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, local media reported.
EU-Kenya business forum: Ruto pushes for EU-EAC economic partnership deal
The first European Union-Kenya Business Forum concluded on Wednesday Feb.22 in capital, Nairobi, with Kenya’s William Ruto urging the EU to conclude economic partnership deal with the East African Community (EAC) regional bloc.
EAC-Comesa-SADC tripartite trade deal in place by April, Ruto says
The EAC-Comesa-SADC tripartite agreement will be in place by the end of April 2023, President William Ruto has said.