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US-Bangladesh trade deal may obstruct Bangladesh’s renewable energy growth
The US - Bangladesh agreement risks locking Bangladesh into costly LNG dependency, potentially undermining its renewable energy goals and energy security, especially given current renewables capacity of just 1,743 MW—mostly reliant on Chinese solar tech.
Trade officials meet in bid to finalise US-Thai agreement
Thai commerce minister has held talks with the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) in a bid to conclude negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement to ease tariff pressures.
Pakistan, US agree to continue trade talks
Pakistan and the US have agreed to continue ongoing negotiations on outstanding matters under an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), as Washington is asking Islamabad to increase imports to narrow the existing trade imbalance.
Thailand, US move ahead on reciprocal trade deal, says Suphajee
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said Thailand and the United States have agreed to move forward with talks on a reciprocal trade agreement after discussions with senior US trade officials.
Left-wing groups rally against US trade deal, demand its cancellation
Left-wing organizations have denounced the recently signed trade agreement with the United States as "unequal and anti-national," demanding it be scrapped immediately.
One year on: The hidden impact of Trump’s trade deal with the UK
The consequences of the trade pact are still rippling through Britain’s arable heartlands.
Indo-Pacific trade pact losing relevance under Trump’s aggressive strategy: GTRI
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, widely known as IPEF, faces significant hurdles. Recent analyses indicate that the foundation of the framework may be weakening, largely attributed to the trade policies introduced during Donald Trump’s presidency.
US-Bangladesh trade deal: Writ filed challenging legality
A writ petition was filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the reciprocal trade agreement between Bangladesh and the US, describing it as unreasonable, structurally imbalanced and contrary to the national interests of Bangladesh.
EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit
The European Union and Mercosur will implement a contentious free trade agreement, which the EU hopes will benefit exporters and calm critics, although it cannot fully offset the impact of US tariffs or the fierce competition from Chinese rivals.
Trump says he’ll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
President Donald Trump said that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment.