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Canada-Ecuador free trade agreement threatens Indigenous rights and territories in the Amazon
Canada and Ecuador’s new free-trade agreement is threatening the rights of Indigenous peoples and their territories, and increasing social and environmental conflicts across the country.
UK-India free trade pact inches closer after years of delays: Report
The United Kingdom and India are nearing the finalization of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as reported by senior Indian diplomat Nidhi Tripathi at a trade conference in London. The agreement, anticipated to be a significant milestone, promises substantial benefits for service providers in both countries.
China and Switzerland hold negotiations on upgrading FTA in Beijing
China and Switzerland have commenced the first round of negotiations to upgrade their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Beijing, focusing on various areas such as trade in goods and services, investment, and e-commerce.
Notification to Ukraine under international investment agreements
Ferrexpo plc has provided a formal written notification to Ukraine under international investment agreements in place between Ukraine and the United Kingdom and Ukraine and Switzerland.
Romania loses Washington lawsuit over Dobrogea wind farm
The Romanian state has lost a lawsuit pending before the International Court of Arbitration in Washington, initiated in 2020 by an investor in the renewable energy sector.
FTA now a ‘no-brainer’ to counter US tariff turmoil: EU envoy
The EU’s top diplomat in Australia says an urgent resumption of its stalled free-trade with Canberra is an obvious response to US President Donald Trump’s worldwide tariffs chaos.
UAE and Tunisia open CEPA negotiations to boost $350m trade ties
The UAE and Tunisia have started negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement as the two countries look to boost $350m trade ties.
India trade talks ‘extremely difficult,’ EU negotiator warns
The Commission’s chief India negotiator has cast doubt on sealing a full free trade deal with India by year-end, citing tough negotiations in key sectors like spirits and automobiles.
Indonesia, EU still can't agree on trade pact's import permit
Despite nearly ten years of discussions of Indonesia - EU CEPA, key issues remain unresolved, particularly concerning export duties and import permits. Senior Minister Airlangga reported to President Prabowo Subianto that while some progress has been made, the negotiations have yet to yield a conclusive agreement.
Pakistan agrees to IMF’s demand for tariff cuts, trade liberalisation: report
The Pakistani government has agreed to a key International Monetary Fund (IMF) demand to reduce effective average import tariffs by one-third over the next five years, aiming to lower the average tariff to 7.1%.