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US dairy industry presses Canada for changes to quota
15-Jul-2025     The Globe and Mail
US dairy exporters are demanding Canada rewrite its rules around who can import cheese, milk and other products as President Donald Trump threatens to impose a 35-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods beginning Aug. 1.
EU member states hesitant on Kallas' 10 options for action against Israel
15-Jul-2025     Euronews
Ten options for action include suspending visa free travel and blocking imports from the Jewish settlements in response to Israel’s breach of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
US wants EU to ‘follow us 100%’ on China, says Brussels
15-Jul-2025     Euractiv
The US is urging the EU to fully adopt Washington’s more hawkish policy on China, a senior EU official said, amid growing speculation that the bloc could impose tougher measures on Beijing in order to clinch a trade deal with the US.
India, New Zealand start second round of FTA talks
15-Jul-2025     Financial Express
India and New Zealand begin second round of FTA talks aiming to boost bilateral trade from $1.29 billion to 10x over 10 years. Key issues include dairy, meat, wine, and services market access. Negotiations run till July 25 as both sides revisit a trade pact after a failed attempt from 2010–2015.
Algeria eyes deeper intra-African trade via gas pipeline, infrastructure links
14-Jul-2025     Zawya
Algeria is working to expand its share of intra-African trade by leveraging opportunities created under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Foreign Trade and Export Promotion Minister Kamal Rezig said during the Algeria Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 Business Roadshow.
India should avoid rushing for trade agreement with US, say experts
14-Jul-2025     Business Standard
India should avoid rushing into a trade deal with the US that compromises core sectors like agriculture, experts on Sunday said, cautioning that Washington is not sparing even its key partners like the EU.
Farmers’ group rejects trade deal with US
14-Jul-2025     Manila Times
The farmers' group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) strongly opposes rushing into a new trade agreement with the US, particularly following the recent imposition of a 20% US tariff. Sinag warns that such a comprehensive trade deal risks favoring importers and international traders over local farmers, manufacturers, and workers.
South Korea says framework US trade deal possible by August, farm market access on table
14-Jul-2025     Reuters
South Korea’s trade minister indicated a potential for an "in-principle" trade agreement with the US, signaling willingness to enhance access to its sensitive agriculture and livestock markets as part of a broader strategic judgment.
EU, Indonesia strike political agreement to advance free trade deal
14-Jul-2025     Reuters
A political agreement has been reached to advance the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the EU and Indonesia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted that the deal will unlock new market opportunities, especially in agriculture and automotive sectors.
EAEU and Indonesia conclude free trade agreement negotiations to boost bilateral trade
14-Jul-2025     TV BRICS
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Republic of Indonesia have officially concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to enhance economic cooperation between the two parties.