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Contours of trade pact with US in 2 weeks
The trade agreement that India and the US have agreed to negotiate during prime minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Washington will not be akin to a free trade agreement, but explore ways to boost trade on a bilateral give-and-take basis.
South Africa said to prefer bilateral US trade deal over AGOA
South Africa is preparing to pitch a bilateral trade agreement to the US if President Donald Trump’s administration revokes the nation’s preferential access to the world’s biggest economy as relations between them sour.
Indonesia seeks new deals as ‘shocking’ Trump roils trade
Indonesia will be more focused on negotiating Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements.
Mexico repeals GMO corn ban following USMCA arbitration ruling
The Mexican government officially repealed its ban on genetically modified corn imports from the United States, following an arbitration ruling under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Trade agreement with US likely to be finalised by end of 2025: Piyush Goyal
India and the US aim to finalize the first part of a bilateral trade agreement by Fall 2025. This agreement is part of a larger "Mission 500" goal to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. The initial phase will focus on reducing trade barriers and increasing market access for goods and services.
Early trade agreement, bilateral trade of USD 500 bn by 2030, stronger energy partnership: PM Modi & President Trump set bold new goals
The first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is expected by fall of 2025.
US offers Ukraine economic partnership in ‘exchange’ for support
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented an economic partnership agreement to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during his visit to Kyiv.
New Finnish envoy hopes to see Canada’s EU trade pact fully online
New Ambassador Hanna-Leena Korteniemi says CETA is a 'standing speaking point' for Finland to its EU counterparts.
PH eyes ‘sectoral FTA’ with US under Trump
The Philippines is considering pursuing a "sectoral" free-trade agreement (FTA) with the United States under a potential second Trump administration, focusing initially on critical minerals like nickel. This comes after previous FTA talks stalled.
India to rely on brokering quick FTAs to limit Trump tariff fallout
India is negotiating a slew of trade deals, including with the UK, Oman and the EU, and also plans to bring back on the table a 'mini pact' with US.