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US, Sri Lanka agree to expedite planned bilateral trade agreement
As a Sri Lankan delegation met US trade representative Jamieson Greer in Washington D.C. to discuss reciprocal tariffs, both sides agreed to continue discussions aimed at finalising a bilateral trade agreement.
European bloc turns to Southeast Asia in bid to hedge protectionism
Four-member EFTA comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland concludes trade deal with Malaysia as US tariffs sweep world.
India trying to secure greater access for steel exports through FTA talks, minister says
India is trying to secure greater access for its steel exports through free trade agreement talks with various countries, federal trade minister Piyush Goyal said.
Pacific Alliance–Singapore free trade agreement to enter into force on 3 May 2025
The agreement will provide greater access to Latin American markets for Singaporean companies, particularly in industries such as infrastructure, professional services, digital trade, and agri-food.
Thai-EU trade talks gain ground
The fifth round of free trade agreement negotiations between Thailand and the European Union made significant progress to the mutual satisfaction of both sides.
Top Chinese Minister to visit Sri Lanka in June; FTA talks likely
Sri Lanka and China have agreed to work toward an early conclusion of a comprehensive free trade agreement, both countries said in a joint statement.
EAEU-Iran cooperation roadmap under development
The full-fledged free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the Islamic Republic of Iran will enter into force on 15 May.
China, Switzerland to accelerate bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations
China and Switzerland have reiterated their willingness to accelerate negotiations on upgrading their bilateral Free Trade Agreement.
Philippines-Chile free trade talks moved to July
The first round of negotiations between the Philippines and Chile for a free trade agreement has been moved to July, a high-ranking trade official said.
Free trade area and minerals deal: Ukraine's PM reveals details of talks with Bessent
Ukraine and the United States have agreed to start working on a free trade area between the countries. A minerals deal was also discussed, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced.