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DTI: GSP+ renewal on Brussels agenda
9-Dec-2022     Manila Times
The Philippines remains committed to reapplying for Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) privileges from the European Union once these expire next year, the Trade department said.
Spain-Algeria trade deadlock raises business anxiety
8-Dec-2022     Daily Sabah
Six months after Algeria cut ties with Spain following the dispute over Western Sahara, trade between the two countries remains paralyzed, much to the dismay of the worst-hit companies.
Weak macroeconomic environment may undermine AfCFTA implementation — BoG governor
8-Dec-2022     Graphic online
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has stressed the need for African central banks to pursue prudent macroeconomic management supported by growth-oriented policies to ensure a successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Nigeria moves to become gateway to AfCFTA, signs MoU with Vietnam
8-Dec-2022     Nairametrics
The Nigerian government, in a bid to boost trade with South East Asia and maximize the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, has announced plans to make $336 billion exporter Vietnam use Nigeria as a gateway into the African market.
Canada's IPEF bid has support from all members: trade minister
8-Dec-2022     Nikkei Asia
The Indo-Pacific has become a greater foreign policy priority for major economies like Canada, which released a comprehensive economic and diplomatic strategy for the region.
Australia targets EU trade deal in first half of 2023 - minister
8-Dec-2022     Reuters
Australia is pushing to seal a free trade agreement with EU authorities in the first half of 2023, its trade minister said.
Argentina urges EU to renegotiate South American trade pact - FT
8-Dec-2022     Reuters
Argentina President Alberto Fernandez has asked the European Union to renegotiate a landmark trade deal with South America, saying the agreement is unbalanced and a threat to the car industry in Brazil and Argentina.
Iran, EAEU to ink FTA in mid-December
8-Dec-2022     Tehran Times
The FTA is expected to include a zero tariff for 90 percent of commodities exchanged between Iran and the five-member bloc.
No higher priority: Why IPEF must include strong digital trade rules
8-Dec-2022     US Chamber of Commerce
The US business community will turn this week to Brisbane, Australia, which will host the first formal negotiating round of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
Kenya eyes duty-free deal with 3 countries
8-Dec-2022     Business Daily
The cabinet says negotiations with the US, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates on the Free Trade Area are ongoing as Kenya seeks to expand access to its products beyond the regional and traditional markets.