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First comprehensive review of USMCA labor cases shows tool delivered wins, but structural gaps threaten long-term success
17-Oct-2025     Rethink Trade
Recently initiated six-year USMCA review must include improvements to the USMCA rapid response labor mechanism for intended benefits to materialize
EU seeks to conclude FTA talks with Philippines before GSP+ expires
17-Oct-2025     Manila Bulletin
The European Union aims to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines by the end of 2027, ahead of the expiration of the current GSP+ arrangement that grants the Philippines duty-free access to the EU market for over 6,200 products.
South Africa and USA close to making deal
17-Oct-2025     Business Tech
South African Trade Minister Parks Tau said a trade deal with the US was very close, without providing details.
Türkiye, UK complete 2nd round of talks on upgrading FTA
16-Oct-2025     Daily Sabah
Türkiye and the UK are set to hold a third round of negotiations after the second in September to reach a "next-generation" and comprehensive free trade agreement to replace the existing one since 2021.
Will AfCFTA liberalisation cushion african countries against the end of AGOA?
16-Oct-2025     Tralac
This blog attempts to shed light on the question of whether the liberalisation of merchandise trade on the African continent – which is the stated goal of the AfCFTA – will help cushion the trade impacts of US tariffs and the end of preferences under AGOA.
COMESA and Kenya launch electronic certificate of origin to drive digital trade integration
16-Oct-2025     Tech Africa News
The new digital platform streamlines exporter registration and the issuance of Certificates of Origin — documents that are vital for traders seeking preferential access under COMESA, the East African Community (EAC), and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Afreximbank, AfCFTA Secretariat roll out digital trade portal in Rwanda
16-Oct-2025     The New Times
The Afreximbank and the AfCFTA Secretariat have joined forces to roll out the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), a digital trade platform aiming to help Rwandan businesses identify partners, access financing, complete cross-border payments, and expand into new markets.
Thai trade negotiators accelerate crucial FTA talks with the EU
15-Oct-2025     The Nation Thailand
The 7th round of Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in Brussels marked significant progress, with breakthroughs in capital movement, financial services, and market access. Key issues like trade remedies, State-Owned Enterprises, and the automotive annex are nearing resolution, while talks intensify on outstanding challenges—market opening levels, agricultural standards, intellectual property, and digital trade.
ICA-CEPA signed, Indonesia and Canada boost trade relations
15-Oct-2025     ANTARA News
The Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) was signed on Wednesday, with President Prabowo Subianto and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney witnessing the signing at Parliament Hill, Ottawa.
Bangladesh-Malaysia FTA seen as gateway to ASEAN exports
15-Oct-2025     JagoNews24
The Bangladeshi government has begun preparing for FTA negotiations, with a draft framework ready and formal talks expected to start in mid-2025. They highlight Malaysia’s role as a gateway to ASEAN’s 660 million people.