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Argentina pursues trade deal in Washington as Trump tariffs loom
Argentina's foreign minister will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a trip aimed at laying the initial groundwork for a trade deal between the two nations.
India, US decide to hold sector-specific talks for proposed trade pact in coming weeks
The US is pushing India to negotiate a large and grand bilateral trade agreement while seeking to open the agriculture sector for American businesses
India holds firm on agricultural tariffs as US pushes for trade concessions
Excluding dairy and agriculture-based products from the US-India agreement to protect the interests of local farmers is facing resistance from Washington, which is demanding lower tariffs on all products.
Not far enough – the state of the free trade agreement between Colombia and the United States
Despite criticism of the free trade agreement with the United States, Colombian President Gustavo Petro opted to reassess a series of clauses on investments and arbitration, instead of requesting a complete renegotiation.
India, US team to finalise contours, terms of reference of trade agreement this week: Official
India and the US are set to finalise the contours and terms of reference for a bilateral trade agreement during a three-day discussion. The focus is on increasing trade predictability and integration, with the first phase of the agreement expected to be completed by fall 2025.
Starmer, Trump discuss trade deal 'progress': Downing Street
The two leaders had a "brief discussion to update on progress made... in relation to the economic prosperity deal," a spokesman said.
Highway heist in Honduras: How corporations fleece regular people in impoverished countries
Extraordinary corporate privileges in US foreign and trade policy are designed to help companies win even when their investments fail.
Trump's threat to free trade brings China, Japan, South Korea closer
Chinese Foreign Minister pressed for an early restart of free trade talks between Japan, China and South Korea. He also reiterated China's interest in joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Amid India’s trade blitz, New Zealand joins the race for a deal
New Delhi is simultaneously pursuing agreements with the UK and the EU, driven by export-led growth ambitions and concerns over US policies.
Almadex files memorial documentation for investment arbitration claim against Mexico
Almadex has filed its memorial submission relating to its international arbitration proceedings under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership with Mexico, seeking damages of US$1.06 billion.