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S. Korea, Australia discuss US-proposed economic framework, supply chains
6-Apr-2022     Yonhap
Top trade officials of South Korea and Australia vowed to boost cooperation on the US-led economic initiative in the Indo-Pacific region and other trade issue.
Free trade agreement: India, EU to resume trade talks soon
6-Apr-2022     The Financial Express
India and the EU are set to soon expedite formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), with commerce secretary BVR Subrahmanyam visiting Brussels this week to set the stage for the talks.
Govt urged to adapt its approach to secure trade deal with India
5-Apr-2022     RNZ
There are calls for the government to adapt its strategy to reach a free trade deal with India - after Australia reached a deal with the nation.
Bangladesh switching to RTA for larger regional trade
5-Apr-2022     The Financial Express
Bangladesh is switching to a new set of policy guidelines titled 'Regional Trade Agreement (RTA)' as the existing FTA regime is deemed obsolete for helping Bangladesh tackle post-graduation trade challenges.
South Korean farmers rally against free trade
5-Apr-2022     Press TV
Hundreds of South Korean farmers and fishers protested in the country’s financial and political center, Yeouido, demanding the government reconsider its intention to enter into yet another free trade agreement.
China to cut paper and wood tariffs from New Zealand from April 7
4-Apr-2022     Reuters
China will implement an upgrade to the free trade agreement between Beijing and Wellington to eliminate tariffs of 12 wood and paper products imported from New Zealand.
Israel and UAE agree on ‘milestone’ free trade deal
4-Apr-2022     Al Jazeera
Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv agree free trade agreement that will see 95 percent of customs tariffs dropped.
UAE, Colombia complete phase one of economic partnership agreement
4-Apr-2022     Gulf News
The UAE and Colombia announced that they have completed phase one of their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Lawmakers press for ag focus in Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
31-Mar-2022     Agri-Pulse
Eighty-seven US Congress members have signed a letter urging the Biden administration to focus on improving agriculture trade as it builds foreign relationships under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
UK farmers must compete with ‘cruel and unsustainable’ farming practices due to Australia trade deal
30-Mar-2022     The Independent
Post-Brexit agreement contains ‘no safeguards’ for environmental protections or animal welfare, campaigners warn.