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EU firms want removal of non-tariff barriers as part of FTA deal with India
A survey by the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) reveals strong EU business support for the upcoming EU-India FTA, with 72% planning increased investment, contingent on the removal of non-tariff barriers like complex customs and data localization requirements.
Honduras fights back against global oligarchy
How an unregulated techno-utopia came into existence and continues to sabotage a nation’s sovereignty.
AfCFTA must deliver for workers and Africa’s future, ITUC-Africa tells AUC, governments
ITUC-Africa has issued a powerful call to action, urging governments and institutions to ensure that trade-led growth translates into decent jobs, social justice, and sustainable development.
India-EU FTA will make trade friction-less but deal not simple: Irish minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently set their negotiators the target of finalising a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year.
How America ripped off Australia with 'free trade'
Trump's trade war has only just begun and while Australia has been right to steer clear of retaliation, it may deliver some scope in abandoning the worst aspects of our free trade agreements.
Iran-Eurasian free trade agreement to take effect in 60 days
Iran's embassy in Moscow reported that the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union will come into effect in 60 days.
Ecuador pitches US military base and free trade deal to Trump allies, sources say
Ecuadorean officials have told allies of U.S. President Donald Trump that they are interested in hosting a US military base in the South American country and in inking a free trade deal with the US.
India and New Zealand to begin talks on FTA after a decade, announces PM Modi
India and New Zealand will resume talks for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday. The FTA negotiations had stalled in 2015 due to disagreements over sensitive areas like dairy and agriculture.
Agri chief raises banana issue with Japan, calls for trade pact review –PH Embassy
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines met with Japanese officials in Tokyo to address the declining market share of Philippine bananas, advocating for an immediate review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (PJEPA) to create a fairer trade environment.
Ukraine ready ‘to ratify free trade agreement with Türkiye’
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Ukraine views Türkiye as a key strategic and security partner, expressing readiness to ratify the Free Trade Agreement during President Erdoğan’s forthcoming visit.