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Thailand and Japan prepare for comprehensive review of JTEPA trade pact
11-Mar-2026     The Nation
Thailand and Japan prepare to review the JTEPA trade agreement in 2027, aiming to expand market access and foster cooperation in the green economy.
Punjab assembly passes resolution condemning proposed India–US trade deal
11-Mar-2026     Hindustan Times
The Punjab Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution condemning the proposed trade agreement between India and the United States, with chief minister Bhagwant Mann warning that the pact could severely impact farmers and the agricultural economy.
Bhutan seeks free trade agreement with Bangladesh
11-Mar-2026     The Daily Star
Bangladesh has asked Bhutan to submit a proposal for a possible free trade agreement after the Himalayan kingdom expressed interest in upgrading existing bilateral trade ties from the current preferential trade agreement.
PH targets FTA deals with EU, Canada, Chile this year
11-Mar-2026     PNA
The Philippines is aiming to conclude free trade agreement (FTA) talks this year with the European Union, Chile and Canada, Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said.
European Parliament ready to vote on EU-US trade deal by March
11-Mar-2026     Euronews
The European Parliament's political groups are in the final stages of negotiations on the EU-US trade deal, which could be greenlit by the end of March as requested by the Commission.
Morocco’s free-trade zones: a potential model for Africa
10-Mar-2026     Heritage
These free-trade zones are export-oriented in nature, capitalizing on Morocco’s geographical position.  Morocco seeks to be economically close to the EU while fostering strong relationships with the world’s greatest 21st century superpowers, China and the U.S.
Kenya, US revive trade talks as AGOA’s future looms
10-Mar-2026     Kenyan Foreign Policy
For Washington, the negotiations carry clear strategic overtones. Countering China’s growing economic influence in Kenya and across East Africa has long been part of US policy. The arrangement introduced geopolitical expectations alongside commercial interests.
Honduras signs the ICSID Convention
10-Mar-2026     ICSID
The President of the Republic of Honduras today signed the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States, also known as the ICSID Convention.
Eni confirms deal with Nigeria to split OPL 245 oilfield into four licences
10-Mar-2026     CNBC Africa
The agreement includes the “mutually satisfactory settlement” of all claims related to OPL 245 and the termination of an international arbitration procedure, the Italian energy major said.
Farmers rally in New Delhi against US trade concessions
10-Mar-2026     Sri Lanka Guardian
Hundreds of farmers and industrial workers gathered in India’s capital to protest what they described as government concessions to the United States in ongoing trade discussions.
Drug-related homicides increased in Mexico after NAFTA
10-Mar-2026     University of Cologne
Following the implementation of the NAFTA free trade agreement, more people lost their lives in violence along key drug trafficking routes to the USA than in previous years
Mexico set to discuss USMCA trade pact with Canada
10-Mar-2026     Devdiscourse
Mexico plans to initiate discussions with Canada in early May about reviewing the USMCA trade pact, according to Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
Seychelles partner with AfCFTA to develop digital trade hub
9-Mar-2026     Wearetech.africa
The AfCFTA Secretariat, Quest Ghana Limited, and the Seychelles government signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the archipelago as a digital trade hub. The initiative focuses on integrating Seychellois businesses into Africa’s digital value chains.
AfCFTA secretary general urges Central African Republic to complete tariff gazetting for full market access
9-Mar-2026     BFT online
The gazetting of tariff offers represents a critical transition point in AfCFTA implementation. While ratification of the Agreement establishes a country’s legal commitment to the continental free trade area, it is the gazetting of tariff schedules that translates that commitment into actionable market access.
AGRA, Continental Free Trade Area agree to boost intra-african agricultural trade
9-Mar-2026     Nile Post
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to unlock intra-African trade and reinforce agri-food systems corridors.