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China, Papua New Guinea discuss free-trade deal
3-Jun-2022     France24
China and Papua New Guinea held talks on a free-trade deal, as Beijing's foreign minister wrapped up a landmark tour of the Pacific Islands with a stop in the resource-rich nation.
Pacific nations walk away from trade and security deal with China as Australia aims to 'build stronger family'
3-Jun-2022     ABC News
Pacific Island countries have agreed not to sign a region-wide trade and security deal with China after a high-level meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterparts from 10 Pacific nations in Fiji.
Taiwan and US to launch trade talks
3-Jun-2022     Taipei Times
Taiwan and the US announced that they would commence negotiations on a new trade agreement, signaling a breakthrough after Taiwan was excluded from a US-led regional trade framework.
India sees a second chance to pivot to the Indo-Pacific in new group that excludes China
2-Jun-2022     CNBC
Except for India and the US, all other nations in IPEF are part of the RCEP rival bloc. India’s aversion to a pact which includes China has geopolitical considerations at its root.
China dismisses Swiss reports of stalled free trade talks
2-Jun-2022     Swiss Info
China's commerce ministry has denied talks with Switzerland to update a free trade agreement between both countries are "frozen".
UK, Texas and other US states should proceed carefully, but not abandon, trade deals
2-Jun-2022     IELP
These agreements are not legally binding and do not create any legal, equitable, or financial rights, obligations, or liabilities for the participants.
Taiwan tells EU it will continue to be 'trusted' chip partner
2-Jun-2022     Reuters
Semiconductor-powerhouse Taiwan held high-level trade talks with the European Union.
Pakistan, Turkey to boost bilateral trade
2-Jun-2022     The Express Tribune
Pakistan and Turkey agreed to constitute a joint task force under the coordination of their commerce and trade ministries to develop a comprehensive road map, covering the issues connected to bilateral trade.
UK-Mexico deal: Safeguards needed for agri sectors, NFU says
31-May-2022     FarmingUK
The government must install safeguards for sensitive sectors such as horticulture, beef and sugar as the UK opens trade talks with Mexico, the NFU has said.
Ecuador and Mexico move closer to a trade deal in ninth round of talks
31-May-2022     Xinhua
Ecuador and Mexico made "substantial progress" toward a Productive Integration Agreement in the ninth round of negotiations held May 23 to 27 in Quito.