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Protesters demand suspension of Israel association agreement as EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels
16-Jul-2025     Anadolu
Protesters demonstrated outside the EU Council building to demand the immediate suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, as EU foreign ministers in Brussels ended a meeting without a decision to suspend the agreement.
China, Australia talk free trade, more dialogue as leaders meet in Beijing
16-Jul-2025     Reuters
A decade-old free trade agreement between China and Australia will be reviewed, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
EU moves to win France's backing for Mercosur deal
16-Jul-2025     Baha
The European Union plans to offer political "safeguards" to ease French concerns over a trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc.
Refusal to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement is a ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’
16-Jul-2025     Amnesty International
The EU’s refusal to suspend its agreement with Israel is a cruel and unlawful betrayal – of the European project and vision, of the European Union’s own rules and of the human rights of Palestinians.
Striking trade deal with US was an ‘extraordinary struggle,’ Indonesia says
16-Jul-2025     CNN
The deal will see the US impose a 19% tariff on Indonesia’s exports, a reduction from the 32% Trump had initially threatened to impose on the country.
India-EU trade talks: Optimism in the air as next round scheduled for September — what is on the table?
16-Jul-2025     Live Mint
India and the EU are preparing for FTA negotiations in September, following the 12th round of talks in Brussels. Key discussion topics included services and market access. Both parties aim to finalise the agreement by year-end, potentially increasing India's competitiveness in EU markets.
Conclusion of India-Asean FTA review likely by October
16-Jul-2025     Financial Express
India-Asean FTA review may conclude by October 2025 with two key negotiation rounds planned. Talks aim to fix trade imbalances and improve market access, SPS, TBT, and customs cooperation. Since AITIGA's 2010 launch, India’s trade deficit with Asean has ballooned to $44.2 billion in FY25.
UK unveils new trade reforms to boost African exports, intra-continental trade
16-Jul-2025     GhanaWeb
African exporters and entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a new package of trade reforms unveiled by the United Kingdom, aimed at simplifying access to the UK market and strengthening economic ties with developing countries.
Malaysia continues to forge trade, investment ties with global strategic partners, says Tengku Zafrul
15-Jul-2025     The Star
The Trade Minister said their discussions covered various strategic initiatives, from the review of free trade agreements, including the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement and the Malaysia-Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement.
Victory for Trump as EU backs down on digital taxes in next budget
15-Jul-2025     Politico
Shelving the plan could help EU persuade the US to give it a more favorable trade deal and comes just two months after the Commission suggested it.