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The Indonesia-US agreement: A ‘reciprocal’ trade deal that isn’t
19-Mar-2026     The Diplomat
In the 2026 Indonesia-U.S. Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, the phrase “Indonesia shall” appears more than 200 times. “United States shall” appears in just nine. The agreement may not hold up under international law.
A new US trade deal with Indonesia secures fossil fuels and access to critical minerals
19-Mar-2026     AP
A new trade pact between Indonesia and the United States has recast their economic ties, binding Jakarta’s resource wealth and energy future more closely to Washington’s strategic needs.
European Parliament moves to revive the EU-US trade deal after months of gridlock
19-Mar-2026     Euronews
MEPs moved day to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and April floated.
Canada’s foreign investment problem is heading to arbitration
19-Mar-2026     Politis
Arbitration claims are costly to defend, politically sensitive, and, regardless of outcome, signal uncertainty to global investors.
Written notification of withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
18-Mar-2026     Energy Charter
On 16 March 2026, Iceland deposited with the Energy Charter Secretariat, in its capacity as the Depositary of the Energy Charter Treaty on an interim basis.
India-Gulf bloc FTA talks likely only in second half of the year as Iran war rages
18-Mar-2026     Money Control
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, signed the Terms of Reference February to launch FTA negotiations
Dhaka, Delhi move to fast-track CEPA talks
18-Mar-2026     The Financial Express
Bangladesh and India accelerate negotiations to conclude a comprehensive economic deal aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, lowering tariff-and non-tariff barriers, attracting investment and deepening economic integration, sources say.
Paraguay becomes final South American country to approve Mercosur-European Union trade deal
18-Mar-2026     AP
Paraguay became the latest and final South American country to ratify the landmark free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, which will establish one of the world’s largest free trade zones.
'Home stretch' for EU trade talks, but meat access remains the final hurdle
17-Mar-2026     Farm Online
Australia and the European Union have moved back into the "end game" of long-running free trade negotiations, with momentum building after a fresh ministerial push and leaders poised to step in to attempt to reach a final agreement.
Fate of US-Malaysia trade pact rests on Washington’s next move
17-Mar-2026     South China Morning Post
The US$240 billion deal isn’t ‘null and void’ yet, says the trade minister, as Malaysia waits for Washington to submit updated terms.