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'Fingers crossed' European trade deal will come through
14-Sep-2023     The Canberra Times
Trade Minister Don Farrell says if a trade deal is not struck with the European Union by the end of the year, it's unlikely to happen before the middle of the decade.
EU chief wants to conclude trade deals with Australia, Mexico, Mercosur this year
14-Sep-2023     Yahoo
The European Union should seek to complete free trade agreements with Australia, Mexico and South American bloc Mercosur by the end of the year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Türkiye to broaden free trade agreement with UK
14-Sep-2023     Anadolu
The scope of the free trade agreement between Türkiye and the UK will be broadened, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in a joint press conference with his British counterpart James Cleverly.
Mercosur splits dampen EU outlook for trade deal as window narrows
13-Sep-2023     Reuters
Splits within South American trade bloc Mercosur have dampened hopes in the European Union of a trade deal, which could fall apart if it does not get done by the end of the year.
India and Brazil to work together to expand India-Mercosur PTA
12-Sep-2023     Republik World
India and Brazil have joined forces to expand the India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), aiming to strengthen their economic ties.
Korea, India to boost economic ties by improving free trade agreement
12-Sep-2023     Korea Times
Korean Presiden and Indian Prime Minister explored ways to improve their economic partnership by improving a free trade agreement Korea and India signed, known as the CEPA, and lowering non-tariff barriers.
United States and Africa: increased engagement regarding trade creating opportunities in the African free trade area
12-Sep-2023     Zawya
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in December 2022, between the United States (US) trade representative and the AfCFTA Secretariat at the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit (Summit) in Washington DC.
Lula urges meeting of EU-Mercosur leaders over trade deal fate
12-Sep-2023     Yahoo
Brazil’s president is asking for a meeting of leaders from the European Union and Mercosur to decide on a trade deal this year, during his presidency at the South American bloc.
AfCFTA will unlock opportunities for BRICS member countries
12-Sep-2023     IOL
In order for businesses to fully take advantage of the opportunities provided by South Africa being part of BRICS and Africa, several infrastructure challenges have to be overcome, which the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) could help solve.
Thai-EU FTA talks set to roll, aiming for a trade-tastic deal within two years
12-Sep-2023     Thaiger
Talks on a free-trade agreement between Thailand and the European Union are set to kick off next week, to finalise the deal within a two-year timeframe.