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Nationality to take over ideology in MEP debate on Mercosur
20-Jan-2025     Euractiv
The agricultural issue once again exposed sharp divisions within political groups in the European Parliament, as EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič faced his first grilling over the EU-Mercosur trade deal since its signing in December.
ASEAN and Canada accelerate FTA talks, aim to conclude by late 2025
20-Jan-2025     The Nation Thailand
The 11th round of ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) negotiations took place in Bangkok from January 15-17. Discussions focused on various sectors, including sanitary measures, trade barriers, services, investment, and intellectual property.
FTA with European Free Trade Association to be signed at WEF meet
20-Jan-2025     The Nation Thailand
Thailand will sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The agreement, approved by the Thai Cabinet, covers trade with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
Changes sought by Oman after FTA talks minimal: Official
20-Jan-2025     Financial Express
Oman has requested a review of some concessions made during free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India, causing a delay in the pact's signing. While negotiations concluded in March 2024, Oman's request, focusing on areas like cigarettes and liquor (of minimal interest to India), has prompted further discussions.
India, EU lay roadmap to strengthen trade and investment
20-Jan-2025     Live Mint
Indian Commerce Minister and European Trade Commissioner met to discuss expediting the India-EU FTA, signals a renewed push to advance negotiations on the India-EU FTA, a pact that has faced hurdles over the years due to differences on issues such as market access, tariff reductions and regulatory alignment.
Sri Lanka and China agree to fast track delayed FTA negotiations
20-Jan-2025     Economy Next
Sri Lanka and China have agreed to resume efforts to finalize a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) after a six-year delay due to disagreements over tariff timelines, the percentage of tariff lines, and review periods.
PH-EU trade talks to resume February
20-Jan-2025     Manila Times
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines will resume free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations in Manila next month, following an initial round in October 2024. Negotiations, paused in 2017 due to EU concerns over human rights, are targeted for completion by 2026.
EU and Mexico seal updated trade deal
18-Jan-2025     Euractiv
The EU has concluded negotiations with Mexico on an updated trade agreement, the European Commission announced in a press release.
Neocolonial EU-MERCOSUR trade deal is a blow to the climate, human rights
17-Jan-2025     Green Left
The deal reinforces the same pattern seen since the initial colonisation of Latin America, which is the pillaging of primary resources by mostly foreign interests that are then converted into higher-value industrial products to be sold for a monumental profit.
Taiwan president wants economic partnership agreement with Japan
17-Jan-2025     NHK
Taiwanese President called on representatives of Japanese companies to urge the Japanese government to sign an EPA with Taiwan as soon as possible.