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Farmer groups to step up campaign against FTA with US
22-Jul-2025     The Hindu
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) will observe August 13 as ‘Corporations Quit India Day’; the SKM said that the general body has called for nationwide protests against the deal as it could act against the interests of farmers.
India, US may hold 6th round of bilateral trade talks in August: Govt sources
22-Jul-2025     CNBC TV18
Government sources said both sides are aiming for a complete deal, but an interim agreement is possible. Discussions include agriculture, automobiles, digital services, and SCOMET trade.
Philippines’ Marcos to meet Trump seeking trade deal
22-Jul-2025     Al Jazeera
Leaders expected to hold talks on bilateral trade days before US tariffs on Philippine goods set to take effect.
In South Korea's 'apple county', farmers beg not to be sacrificed for US trade deal
22-Jul-2025     Reuters
"US apples are very cheap. We can't compete with them," said Shim Chun-taek, a third-generation farmer who has been growing apples for two decades.
Trade : AfCFTA launches digital customs platform to boost Intra-African Commerce
21-Jul-2025     Africa News Agency
On July 17, 2025, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) launched its long-awaited digital customs platform, designed to cut border processing times by 65%. The system integrates with national tax authorities across 15 initial member states.
Namibia, Tanzania fortify trade and investment opportunities
21-Jul-2025     New Era Live
The two countries are only now starting to deepen their bilateral relations, with more targeted initiatives in the pipeline and will be announced in due course. A major gap remains in trade and capital cooperation, as per the Tanzanian president. However, both counterparts have agreed to take joint measures to bridge this gap.
One small country, nearly $20 billion in corporate claims
21-Jul-2025     Inside Climate News
Using a secretive arbitration system, multinational companies could bankrupt Honduras, one of the poorest countries in the world. A recent advisory opinion from a human-rights court calls for an overhaul.
Trump threatens extra tariffs on BRICS-aligned countries
21-Jul-2025     The New York TImes
President Trump said nations that support the group’s “Anti-American policies” would face an additional 10 percent tariff. He did not elaborate.
Türkiye, UK conclude 1st round of free trade agreement negotiations
21-Jul-2025     Anadolu
Updated FTA to include new provisions for trade in agricultural products, services and investments as next round of talks to be held by end of 2025, Türkiye's Trade Ministry says
India, EU resolve digital differences in free trade agreement talks
21-Jul-2025     Business Standard
India and the European Union (EU) have reached an in-principle agreement on the contentious digital trade chapter, marking a key step toward concluding a free trade agreement, though “substantial differences” remain over trade and sustainable development provisions.