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Uruguay activates Mercosur–Singapore FTA on a bilateral basis, opening preferential access to Southeast Asia
The Free Trade Agreement between Mercosur and Singapore entered into force on a bilateral basis between Uruguay and the city-state on 1 March 2026, after both sides completed domestic procedures and deposited their instruments of ratification.
India & Israel to expedite negotiations for an early signing of FTA
India and Israel gave fresh momentum to bilateral trade ties by expediting negotiations for an early signing of a Free Trade Agreement even as the two countries elevated their relationship to a “Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity”.
India, Canada relaunch free trade talks after 2023 diplomatic chill
India and Canada have officially begun talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Both nations aim to finalize the pact by the end of 2026.
UAE-Ecuador CEPA to eliminate 96 percent of tariffs, hailed as strategic milestone
The UAE currently stands as Ecuador’s largest trading partner across the Arab world and the African continent, accounting for roughly 30 percent of Ecuador’s total trade with these regions combined.
Trade without accountability: Why the US–Cambodia Tariff deal is important for Cambodian workers
The US–Cambodia tariff deal lacks enforceable labour protections and accountability, leaving Cambodian workers vulnerable and undermining long-standing US credibility and leadership on human rights.
EU-India FTA text (Feb 2026)
India-EU FTA: What the deal means for digital trade and intellectual property rights
The deal points to creating a secure digital trade environment by promoting paperless transactions and cyber-security .
India-EU FTA: Both sides to adopt ‘most favoured nation tag’ for 5 years – What does this mean?
The two sides plan to grant each other MFN status for five years once the FTA goes into effect.
India, EU release provisional text of FTA with 20 chapters
No exemption from CBAM for India, separate chapter on model mediation procedures, services, review after five years.
The EU’s smaller-is-better moment
With mega trade agreements proving painfully slow, Brussels is warming to mini-deals.