ISDS Case Map
ASEAN
India and the Philippines begin talks for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to boost bilateral trade, building on AITIGA terms.
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.
Canada’s top diplomat says she aims to finalise a free trade agreement with Southeast Asian nations “as soon as possible,” as the country looks to expand economic ties in the face of tariffs from President Donald Trump.
The India-ASEAN FTA, has been criticized for its weak "rules of origin" provisions, which have facilitated massive dumping of Chinese goods through some ASEAN countries, negatively impacting Indian industries.
India aims to complete the review of its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with ASEAN, known as the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), as quickly as possible while continuing engagement with ASEAN on the matter.
With nine rounds of renegotiation already having taken place for the ASEAN FTA review, sources pointed out that all offensive and defensive interests of the industry are being taken into account for FTAs with complementary economies.
Prime Minister and Asean 2025 Chair, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, announced today that the 10-member bloc plans to launch free trade agreement negotiations with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Chinese and ASEAN economic and trade ministers announced the full conclusion of negotiations for version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.
US President Donald Trump significantly reduced tariffs on Chinese goods signaling a shift toward renewed trade negotiations with China. While some ASEAN nations are engaging in negotiations and considering concessions, uncertainty remains over the US’s long-term trade strategy and its pressure to limit economic ties with China.
Indonesia’s Deputy Trade Minister highlighted the new chapters on environment, circular economy, and MSMEs on the ATIGA Upgrade. Negotiations are nearly complete and aim to finish by September for signing at the 47th ASEAN Summit.
