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AIP/ ZLECAf: la Côte d’Ivoire adopte une ordonnance pour le démantèlement tarifaire des produits non sensibles
25-Apr-2025 Agence Ivoirienne de presse
Le gouvernement ivoirien a adopté le mercredi 23 avril 2025 à Abidjan, une ordonnance relative à la mise en œuvre du démantèlement tarifaire des produits non sensibles, conformément à l’accord portant création de la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf).
End harmful treaties, says Nalunga
25-Apr-2025 Monitor
Treaties and agreements should facilitate a green and equitable transition by channeling investments into renewable energy, circular economies, and sustainable infrastructure.
China, Switzerland to accelerate bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations
25-Apr-2025 China Daily
China and Switzerland have reiterated their willingness to accelerate negotiations on upgrading their bilateral Free Trade Agreement.
Philippines-Chile free trade talks moved to July
25-Apr-2025 Inquirer.net
The first round of negotiations between the Philippines and Chile for a free trade agreement has been moved to July, a high-ranking trade official said.
Free trade area and minerals deal: Ukraine’s PM reveals details of talks with Bessent
25-Apr-2025 RBC Ukraine
Ukraine and the United States have agreed to start working on a free trade area between the countries. A minerals deal was also discussed, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced.
Uzbekistan wins $700 million arbitration case against Turkish textile company
25-Apr-2025 Kun.uz
All claims made by Türkiye’s Bursel were dismissed. Moreover, the claimants were ordered to reimburse Uzbekistan for its arbitration expenses.
Reeves signals UK could lower tariffs on US car imports in bid to secure Trump trade deal
25-Apr-2025 The Independent
UK Chancelor has signalled that she is prepared to slash tariffs on US automobile imports to the UK in a bid to land a trade deal.
Türkiye-Japan economic partnership deal under negotiation, says Turkish trade minister
25-Apr-2025 Anadolu
A Türkiye-Japan economic partnership agreement seeking to reduce the imbalance in bilateral trade is still under negotiation, the Turkish trade minister said.
US and South Korea had ’very successful’ trade talks, Bessent says
25-Apr-2025 Reuters
The US and South Korea had a "very successful" meeting, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as the two countries opened trade talks that may even result in some form of renegotiated US-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
European Union rep confirms updates to trade agreement with Mexico
25-Apr-2025 Mexico News Daily
The trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico will be updated to include an energy chapter, the EU’s Executive Vice President for the Clean, Fair, and Competitive Transition, Teresa Ribera, announced.
Malaysia open to negotiate with US on reducing trade deficit, non-tariff barriers
25-Apr-2025 Reuters
Malaysia is open to negotiate with the United States on non-tariff barriers and reducing its trade deficit and will explore a bilateral trade agreement, its trade ministry said.
France floats resurrecting doomed EU-US trade deal it used to oppose
25-Apr-2025 Politico
French Economy and Finance Minister Eric Lombard said the European Union and the United States should try to conclude a free-trade agreement.
India, Saudi Arabia desire to complete negotiations for Bilateral Investment Treaty at earliest
24-Apr-2025 ANI
India and Saudi Arabia affirmed their desire to complete negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest, the joint statement at the conclusion of the State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Middle East nation asserted.
Trump’s tariff war empowers Europe’s free traders
24-Apr-2025 Politico
Even the EU’s most protectionist countries are realizing that they need new friends to trade with as their oldest ally goes rogue.
Mexico faces French expropriation arbitration
24-Apr-2025 CDR
The expropriation of a hydrogen plant in Mexico early last year has led to the filing of an investment arbitration against the state.
African countries hold talks with US, push for new AGOA deal ahead of september expiry
24-Apr-2025 Kenyans.co.ke
The government on Tuesday signalled its strong interest in renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade agreement with the US, amid rising trade tensions sparked by recent reciprocal tariff orders issued by President Donald Trump.
Kenya signs free-trade agreement with Ethiopia
24-Apr-2025 Kenya News Agency
Kenya and Ethiopia have come to bilateral agreement and agreed to collaborate on the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area.
AfCFTA secretariat and Djibouti to host regional conference on Special Economic Zones
24-Apr-2025 Modern Ghana
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced a partnership with the Republic of Djibouti to host a Regional Conference on Special Economic Zones (SEZs), scheduled for April 21–22, 2025, at the Ayla Grand Hotel in Djibouti City.
Tunisia issues over 200 certificates of origin under AfCFTA
23-Apr-2025 AfricanManager
As part of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Tunisia has issued between 200 and 300 certificates of origin for the export of local products to several African countries.
Trump tariffs: India should shun ‘business as usual’ response
23-Apr-2025 Newsclick
To persist with ‘business as usual’ in the new situation will bring greater suffering to people and even greater subservience to US dictates.