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India and UK to negotiate a FTA shortly: Piyush Goyal
16-Sep-2020     Business Standard
India and the UK will begin the process of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) shortly, stated Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways.
Australia seeks to further boost trade & ties with India to cut dependence on China
16-Sep-2020     The Print
Australia’s escalating tensions with Beijing have shown up its reliance on China trade and propelled a push to increase links with Asia’s other giant economy, India.
Rules to verify origin of goods imported under FTA to take effect on September 21
16-Sep-2020     Money Control
The Government of India will implement a host of measures to curb the misuse of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) routes by unscrupulous importers, while ensuring that legitimate beneficiaries do not suffer.
New Indonesian envoy to US vows to secure GSP extension, trade deal
16-Sep-2020     The Jakarta Post
Indonesia’s newly appointed envoy to the US has vowed to double down on the government’s economic diplomacy push to ensure the country retains its trade perks and commences negotiations of a limited trade deal with Washington.
PM pushes ministry to improve regional trade
16-Sep-2020     Khmer Times
Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Sen committed to gain an advantage in upcoming trade deals with China, South Korea, Japan and other nations.
Government ordered to reveal more secrets about post-Brexit trade talks
15-Sep-2020     Huffington Post
Campaigners had challenged the Department for International Trade (DIT) over its "hostile approach to freedom of information law".
It’s not just about the chlorinated chicken – the potential dangers of an UK-US trade deal
15-Sep-2020     Left Foot Forward
Panelists highlighted the risks a UK-US trade deal posed to food standards, workers' rights and the environment.
Consultations on FTA between Ukraine and Turkey begin in Ankara
15-Sep-2020     Ukrinform
Another round of consultations has begun in Ankara as part of the negotiation process on the conclusion of a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Turkey.
Merkel says EU put pressure on China over investment agreement
15-Sep-2020     The Straits Times
European Union leaders told Chinese President Xi Jinping to speed up negotiations to conclude a China-EU investment deal.
UK and Japan agree on trade deal that opens door for Britain to join the CPTPP
15-Sep-2020     AFTINET
The UK sees this deal forming a pathway to further market access under the 11-nation Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP), which Japan will support as part of the agreement.