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Ukraine could sign FTA with Turkey in February – MP
14-Jan-2022 Ukrinform
Ukraine’s free trade agreement with Turkey could be signed in February during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Kyiv.
Canada joins Mexico’s official complaint arguing US violating trade pact over auto parts provision
14-Jan-2022 CBC
Canada is joining Mexico’s official complaint requesting a dispute settlement panel to resolve a claim that the US is violating the new NAFTA by insisting on a stricter interpretation of a key provision on auto parts.
South Korea to adopt RCEP tariff rates starting from February 1
14-Jan-2022 Global Times
China’s Ministry of Finance on Thursday announced that South Korea will adopt the favorable tariff rates of the RCEP trade pact starting from February 1, as the country has finished ratification of the deal.
India, UK kick off FTA talks, will avoid ‘sensitive issues’
14-Jan-2022 The Indian Express
Bilateral trade between the countries is worth about $50 billion per year. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said both countries had agreed to avoid “sensitive issues” and focus on areas where there is more complementarity.
Bangladesh, Singapore agree on accelerating signing of FTA
14-Jan-2022 The Daily Star
Bangladesh and Singapore have agreed to accelerate the signing of free trade agreement (FTA) to boost trade and investment.
China hopes US can enable more trade amid ’Phase 1’ deal uncertainties
13-Jan-2022 Reuters
China hopes the United States can create conditions to expand trade cooperation, after Chinese purchases of U.S. goods in the past two years fell short of the targets in a Trump-era trade deal.
Britain and India aim to finalize FTA agreement by year-end
13-Jan-2022 Financial Post
Britain and India formally launched free trade agreement talks in New Delhi with the aim of wrapping up a deal by the end of the year that could boost annual bilateral trade by billions of pounds.
Palm oil attacks? Why EU’s latest sustainability plans risk alienating Indonesia amid free trade talks
12-Jan-2022 Food Navigator Asia
Palm oil industry experts have warned that the European Union’s (EU) latest proposed regulations on deforestation carry major risk of upsetting Indonesia amidst ongoing free-trade negotiations.
Oman and Britain sign investment partnership as trade deal with GCC nears
12-Jan-2022 The National
Oman is keen to support the ambitions of British investors looking to inject capital in the country in sectors as varied as clean energy, mining, manufacturing, logistics, tourism and fisheries.
US Chamber calls for new US trade deals, China strategy
12-Jan-2022 Financial Post
The US Chamber of Commerce called on the Biden administration to pursue more international trade deals and articulate a coherent strategy to compete and cooperate with China.
Free trade pact with UAE nearing conclusion: Goyal
12-Jan-2022 Tribune India
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said a FTA with the UAE is nearing to conclusion, and negotiations for the proposed pact with Australia are at an advanced stage.
Japan, Singapore vow to keep TPP free trade pact’s high standards
12-Jan-2022 Kyodo News
Trade ministers of Japan and Singapore pledged to maintain the high standards of market access and rules of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal, which China and Taiwan made a bid to join last year.
Will oppose any move to throw open dairy sector to Australia: BKU
12-Jan-2022 The Hindu
Indian farmers will oppose the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Australia if it throws open the country’s dairy sector for Australian dairy majors.
Dhaka eager to sign FTA with Eurasian Economic Union
12-Jan-2022 Fibre2Fashion
Bangladesh has formally conveyed to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) its intent to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) as the country prepares for a socioeconomic status change.
S. Korea, India to resume talks on upgrading trade pact next month
12-Jan-2022 Korea Herald
South Korea and India have agreed to resume negotiations to upgrade their bilateral trade pact next month after more than two years of hiatus, Seoul’s trade ministry said.
India to allow in imports of US pork and products, US officials say
11-Jan-2022 Reuters
India has agreed to allow imports of US pork and pork products into India, removing a longstanding barrier to US agricultural trade.
Minister of Trade: RI implements RCEP in mid 2022
11-Jan-2022 Kompas
Indonesia is expected to implement the RCEP agreement by mid-January 2022, according to the Ministry of Trade. This is due to the fact that the ratification procedure in the House of Representatives is still ongoing.
India, South Korea to discuss market access issues on Tuesday
11-Jan-2022 Business Standard
India will take up concerns regarding the market access impediments and non-tariff barriers faced by Indian exporters with South Korea on Tuesday, a statement by the commerce and industry ministry said.
Taiwan, Canada to start talks on investment agreement
11-Jan-2022 Reuters
Taiwan and Canada have agreed to start talks on an investment protection agreement, both governments said on Monday, part of the Chinese-claimed island’s efforts to boost ties with fellow democracies in the face of growing pressure from Beijing.
Morocco, Egypt finally agree to sign trade agreement
10-Jan-2022 Morocco World News
An agreement has been reached following earlier troubles in the free trade between the two countries.