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Switzerland secures US tariff rate cut to 15%
The United States will cut its tariffs on goods from Switzerland to 15% from 39% under a new framework trade agreement. Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin reached a deal after a whirlwind visit to Washington on Thursday, the Federal Council said.
United Arab Emirates plans to conclude trade deal with Chad by end 2025
UAE could conclude negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement with Chad by the end of the year. Known as Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements, or CEPA, the trade, investment and cooperation deals are a key element of the oil-rich UAE‘s strategy to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and bolster long-term growth.
(Yonhap Interview) Africa eyes closer economic ties with S. Korea in auto, tech sectors: AfCFTA chief
Africa has the potential to become a strategic partner for South Korea in the car manufacturing and tech industries, with its abundant critical mineral resources, and push for industrialization and digitalization of the continent, the head of the region's free trade bloc said Tuesday.
Digital trade gets a leap forward as the Africa Trade Gateway launches national adoption drive in Rwanda
Afreximbank and the AfCFTA Secretariat have taken a major step towards realising Africa’s digital trade potential with the launch of the Africa Trade Gateway’s national adoption campaign in Kigali — a move set to accelerate intra-African commerce and integration.
Seoul calls for steps to protect Korean firms against new EU trade regulations in FTA meeting
Korea has urged the European Union to protect Korean businesses during the 13th Committee on Trade in Goods meeting in Seoul, advocating for a fair solution amid the EU’s proposed stricter steel safeguards.
Thai commerce minister asks India to resume FTA negotiations
Thailand's Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun met with Indian Ambassador Nagesh Singh to strengthen economic ties, proposing the resumption of negotiations for a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) covering goods, services, and investment.
India in talks for free trade agreements with US, EU, New Zealand, and others: Piyush Goyal
India is advancing its global trade agenda through active free trade agreement negotiations with countries like the US, EU, and Chile, building on existing deals with the UAE, Australia, and EFTA, while simultaneously enhancing infrastructure and significantly improving the ease of doing business by eliminating 42,000 compliances and 1,500 outdated laws.
Türkiye and Bosnia sign updated trade pact as commerce exceeds $1 billion
Türkiye and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed an updated trade agreement to streamline customs procedures between the two countries.
White House agrees to lower tariffs on some goods from Latin America — including Argentinian beef
The US announced new trade agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador.
Factbox-US, South Korea release details of trade deal
The two countries released a joint fact sheet on the summit meeting last month between US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.