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Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
18-Apr-2025     BBC
"There will be a trade deal, 100%," Trump said, "but it will be a fair deal", while Meloni said she was "sure" they could reach an agreement, later adding that her aim was to "make the West great again".
Trump signals resumption of trade talks with Nairobi
17-Apr-2025     Business Daily
US President Donald Trump’s administration has signalled its intention to restart talks for a comprehensive trade agreement with Kenya, insisting a deal will inform negotiations with other African countries as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) expires.
Nigeria signs on AfCFTA tariffs
17-Apr-2025     The Nation
Nigeria has gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs) under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a major milestone in the country’s commitment to regional integration and trade facilitation across Africa.
EU, Mauritius set to finalize economic partnership agreement by 2025
17-Apr-2025     AZERNEWS
The European Union (EU) has expressed its intention to expand multilateral cooperation with the island nation of Mauritius, located in East Africa, Azernews reports.
Africa adapts to economic headwinds amid tariffs, regional tensions
17-Apr-2025     The North Africa Post
African economies are pivoting strategies in response to renewed U.S. tariffs, leadership transitions, and escalating regional conflicts, forcing a recalibration of trade relationships across the continent.
Trump touts ‘progress’ in Japan trade talks, as uncertainty roils stocks
17-Apr-2025     Al Jazeera
United States President Donald Trump has touted “big progress” in trade talks with Japan after making an unexpected intervention in the negotiations.
'No hormones please, we're British beef farmers'
17-Apr-2025     BBC
As talk of a trade deal between America and the UK hots up, farmers on this side of the Atlantic have warned ministers not to dilute British food standards, saying the use of hormones in particular cannot be accepted.
Türkiye, gulf countries hold third round of $2T free trade talks
17-Apr-2025     Türkiye Today
The third round of free trade agreement negotiations between Türkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council was held in Ankara, according to a statement from the Turkish Ministry of Trade.
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh in queue to join RCEP: Singapore foreign minister
16-Apr-2025     Economic Times
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan revealed that Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong are interested in joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which currently has 15 members after India withdrew due to concerns over its trade imbalance with China.
India, EU to resume FTA talks on May 12, agree to speed up progress
16-Apr-2025     Business Standard
India and the European Union have decided to accelerate efforts to advance the negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement.