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India–Mexico FTA talks begin amid looming tariff hikes
India and Mexico are discussing a free trade agreement. This comes as Mexico plans to impose new tariffs on imports from non-preferential partners like India. The terms of reference for the pact are expected soon. Both nations aim for mutually beneficial solutions. This move could strengthen bilateral trade ties and address concerns over rising duties.
India, EU hold ‘intensive talks’ on FTA with year-end deadline in sight
The European Union, led by Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, has kicked off intense two-day negotiations with India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to finalize a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) before the year-end deadline.
India-Russia talks focus on free trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri noted that PM Modi and President Putin discussed fast-tracking the India-EAEU Free Trade Agreement (EAEU: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) to address India's trade deficit. Terms of reference were finalized during EAM S. Jaishankar's November Moscow visit.
India, Canada discuss contours of trade pact
The new CEPA will be negotiated from the start and would not be a continuation of the discussions held in the past.
Strong political push to seal FTA with India by 2025 end: EU ambassador
India and the European Union (EU) to finalize the revamped India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025. Of the 23 chapters under negotiation, 11 have been completed, with key discussions ongoing in areas such as market access for cars, steel, services, investment, and technical trade barriers.
India-Sweden bilateral trade can double in 5 years if India-EU FTA, India's green transition plans materialise
Twelve chapters have been concluded, and both sides are working intensively to close the remaining eight. The aim is to finalize the agreement by the end of 2025, with a formal signing expected at the India–EU Summit in January 2026.
A worrying template
A fair pact will elude India if US bases its negotiations on deals with Malaysia and Cambodia.
India, Israel enter deeper trade and tech ties with FTA talks: Report
India and Israel are strengthening their relations centred on trade talks, technology partnerships and strategic coordination, according to a new report.
Eurasian Economic Union, India hold first round of negotiations on free trade zone
The countries of the Eurasian Economic Union and India held the first round of negotiations on a free trade agreement this week in New Delhi.
Framework trade deal with US likely by year-end: Commerce Secretary
India nears a framework trade deal with the US but insists both reciprocal and Russian-oil-linked tariffs must be resolved together, even as parallel talks with the EU and Canada gather pace.