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Swiss foreign minister pushes for free trade deal in Latin America
During a five-day trip to Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay this week, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis tried to push forward negotiations on a free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Five years later, is the AfCFTA already failing? Business Africa
Although some trade has taken place under this framework—such as exports from Ghanaian and South African companies in 2023—these transactions remain marginal.
PH to pursue free trade deal with US – Roque
The Philippines will push for deeper economic collaboration with the United States, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said, focusing on market access through the renewal of the US Generalized System of Preference (GSP) and a bilateral agreement.
Crypto bros are trying to bankrupt Honduras for scuttling their private cities
After throwing off its narco-dictatorship, Honduras is trying to take its cities back from US-based libertarians.
The EU cheers, but Mexico fears, their new trade accord. Why? Donald Trump.
Brussels celebrates its new friendships. But Mexico, in the firing line of the U.S. president’s tariffs, has every reason to stay quiet.
India may resume mini-FTA talks if US shows interest
India is considering restarting mini free trade deal negotiations with the US, similar to those pursued during the Trump administration. This comes ahead of PM Modi's visit to the White House. While India has reduced some tariffs in its recent budget, it's unclear if the US will offer reciprocal concessions, which are essential for a successful agreement.
Colorado, UK hope to strengthen trade, investment with new agreement
The State of Colorado and the United Kingdom signed an agreement to foster cooperation on economic relations, trade and investment between the two regions.
China to propose restoring 2020 'Phase 1' trade deal with US, WSJ reports
La Chine prépare une proposition pour entamer des négociations avec les États-Unis, après que M. Trump a imposé un tarif de 10 % sur les marchandises en provenance de Pékin, ont indiqué des sources.
USA favors removing Nicaragua from free trade agreement
US Special Envoy to Latin America stated that they were seeking “options” with their allies in the region to expel the country from CAFTA-DR.
Why CUSMA isn't going to stop US tariffs if Trump wants them to happen
Economics and trade law experts say the US could, under CUSMA, cite national security as a rationale for its actions and plow ahead with tariffs knowing Canada can't prevent that from happening.