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European Commission puts prepped Mercosur deal on ice
9-Jul-2025     Euronews
The agreement reached by the EU and the Mercosur countries has been reviewed by the European Commission’s legal service and translated, but its submission to the Member States for ratification has been put on hold.
Bangladesh hopeful of securing mutually-beneficial tariff pact with US
9-Jul-2025     Fibre2Fashion
Bangladesh is actively negotiating with the US to secure a mutually beneficial tariff agreement amid planned US tariffs on Bangladeshi goods. Bangladesh has offered zero-duty access for many US goods and commitments to increase imports of items like LNG, cotton, aircraft, and agricultural products to balance the trade gap.
Close to deal with India, says US President Donald Trump
9-Jul-2025     Hindustan Times
US President Donald Trump stated that the US and India are close to finalizing a trade deal amid ongoing negotiations. Although America’s reciprocal tariffs on India were extended from July 9 to August 1, a special Indian negotiating team recently concluded key discussions in the US.
Malaysian civil society groups urge government to reject investor-state dispute settlement clause in RCEP deal
9-Jul-2025     The Edge Malaysia
Malaysian CSOs have urged the government to reject the inclusion of the ISDS clause in the RCEP agreement. They warn that ISDS allows foreign investors to sue governments over policies safeguarding public interests like health, workers, and the environment, potentially leading to costly legal battles and large payouts detrimental to national budgets.
AfCFTA adjustment fund credit fund commits US$ 10m in Telecel Global Services Ltd
8-Jul-2025     APA News
The Credit Fund of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund has successfully closed its first investment, committing US$10 million to Telecel Global Services Ltd, through a senior secured amortising loan. The transaction marks a significant milestone in the operationalisation of the Fund.
Trump announces tariffs of at least 25 percent on 14 countries
8-Jul-2025     The Washington Post
President Trump threatened tariffs between 25 percent and 40 percent on imports from 14 countries, the first of what he said would be a series of higher duties as the administration continues negotiating trade deals ahead of a new Aug. 1 deadline.
Bahrain, Hungary launch bilateral investment protection agreement
8-Jul-2025     BNA
The Agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of Hungary for the Promotion and Protection of Investments officially entered into force on 7 July 2025.
Nigeria at risk as US threatens extra 10% tariff on BRICS nations, slams 25% on Japan, S’Korea
8-Jul-2025     The Guardian
United States President, Donald Trump, has warned that countries supporting BRICS policies that clash with U.S. interests will face an additional 10 per cent tariff.
Bangladesh on FTA hunt as its graduation nears
7-Jul-2025     The Financial Express
Bangladesh now gears up drives for striking free-trade deals, with negotiations underway with a couple of countries, as the country prepares for post-graduation trade sans tariff concessions.
EU to offer five options over Israeli human rights breaches
7-Jul-2025     Euronews
The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was tasked to follow up on a request made by the 27 leaders at their Council summit to engage with Israel and scope out further options for action against Tel Aviv if the situation in Gaza does not improve.