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Philippines, Chile hold FTA discussions
The Philippines and Chile have initiated the first round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking the Philippines’ first potential trade deal in Latin America. The talks aim to cover not just trade in goods and services but also intellectual property rights, digital economy, environment, labor, and gender issues.
New Zealand, India to hold third round of FTA talks in September
India and New Zealand conclude second round of FTA talks in New Delhi, making strong progress on trade, investment, and cooperation. Next round scheduled in September in NZ. Dairy market access remains a key hurdle as both nations target 10x trade growth over 10 years.
UK-India FTA text (July 2025)
Japan expects only 1% to 2% of $550 billion US fund to be investment
Japan expects only 1% to 2% of its recently agreed upon $550 billion U.S. fund to be in the form of actual investment, with the bulk of it being loans, according to the nation’s chief tariff negotiator.
US-China talks to restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension
The US and China are due to start a fresh round of talks on Monday as expectations grow that the world’s two biggest economies could agree a 90-day extension to their trade war truce.
Investment agreements with India and the UAE could redraw Israel’s geoeconomic map
New generation of agreements designed not only to encourage capital flow, but also to signal Israel’s readiness to anchor itself within emerging spheres of global influence, most notably in the Global South
Türkiye wins $30M arbitration case over Italian Enel’s revoked solar license
Türkiye has prevailed in an international arbitration case brought by Italian energy giant Enel S.p.A. over the 2022 cancellation of a pre-license for a solar power plant in the southwestern province of Isparta, the country’s energy regulator announced on Friday.
The India/UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty: Novel features in the next generation of BITs
We consider the key changes for investors and how the treaty reflects India’s developing approach to the balancing of its regulatory rights against those of private investors.
Toyota Motor Philippines seeks JPEPA review after US tariff deal
Philippine automotive industry renews calls to update the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement due to tariff imbalances created by zero-tariff access for US vehicle imports.”
EU-US tariffs: five key takeaways from the trade deal
Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen announced a deal on Sunday, but questions remain over what the finished picture will be.
Out-gunned Europe accepts least-worst US trade deal
In the end, Europe found it lacked the leverage to pull Donald Trump’s America into a trade pact on its terms and so has signed up to a deal it can just about stomach - albeit one that is clearly skewed in the US’s favour.
Mounting corporate pressure on Honduras threatens community rights
New data on foreign arbitration claims in Honduras reveal that the lawsuits filed by corporations against the country now total $19.4 billion in legal claims, equivalent to roughly 53% of Honduras’ GDP in 2024.
Canada eyes investment pact as Ethiopia opens $169bn economy
As Ethiopia opens its doors to foreign investment, Canada is positioning itself to be among the first in line, with legal safeguards in place.
The 14th Asian Business Summit joint statement
At the 14th Asian Business Summit in Manila, 12 economic business stressed their interests in strengthening FTAs, promoting green transformation with diverse energy pathways, fostering innovation driven by AI and startups, and developing human resources to boost regional competitiveness. The summit advocates maintaining a rules-based international economic order and reforming the WTO.
EU and Moldova reach agreement on a modernised trade relationship
The EU and Moldova have reached an agreement to review and update the trade terms of the EU-Moldova Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area.
Australia, India likely to finalise expanded FTA soon: Farrell
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell announced the near-finalization of an expanded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, delayed previously due to Australia’s federal election timeline.
US trade deals: peasant unions in Indonesia and India sound alarm, warn of erosion of food sovereignty
Small-scale farmers and peasant unions in India and Indonesia against current and recent trade deals with the US because threaten their food sovereignty, livelihoods, and rural economies by opening local markets to heavily subsidized American agricultural imports.
India under pressure to seal trade deal with US as deadline looms
The recent US-India trade negotiations are under heightened pressure as the August 1 tariff increase deadline approaches, with India aiming to protect sensitive agricultural sectors similar to its recent trade deal with the UK.
India, UK start a new chapter with FTA
India and the UK have formalized a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), targeting a trade volume exceeding $100 billion by 2030. This landmark deal, India’s 16th such pact, eliminates tariffs on key sectors like leather and apparel in the UK, while reducing duties on British whisky and cars in India.
UK-India FTA: a missed opportunity for a fairer, greener trade agenda
The UK–India Free Trade Agreement marks a milestone in UK trade policy, but without binding commitments on rights, climate or accountability, it falls short of delivering a truly progressive deal.