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Trump tariffs may add fuel to UAE’s free trade push
2-Jul-2025     AGBI
The UAE’s pursuit of bilateral trade deals is more important than ever today as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to upend international commerce as we know it.
EU wants upfront relief for key sectors in any US trade deal, sources say
2-Jul-2025     Reuters
The European Union wants immediate relief from tariffs in key sectors as part of any trade deal with the United States due by a July 9 deadline, but the bloc expects even a best-case deal to include a degree of asymmetry.
Mercosur, EFTA blocs finalize free-trade agreement, say sources
2-Jul-2025     Reuters
South American bloc Mercosur has concluded talks for a free-trade agreement with a group of four European nations known as EFTA.
Trump warns ‘spoiled’ Japan may not get a US trade deal
2-Jul-2025     CNN Business
US President Donald Trump expressed doubt about reaching a trade deal with Japan, criticizing Japan for allegedly not buying American rice and cars—claims contradicted by trade data. Trump threatened steep tariffs (up to 30-35%) if no deal is made.
Analyzing the India-UK FTA: is India giving up its ‘digital sovereignty’ dream?
2-Jul-2025     Medianama
The India-UK FTA includes several trade liberalization measures, with a special emphasis on digital trade provisions. These provisions, while appearing to promote free trade principles like non-discrimination, have significant implications for India's domestic digital policies aimed at maintaining regulatory control and supporting digital sovereignty.
Namibia enters AfCFTA market with salt export
1-Jul-2025     Windhoek observer
For the first time since Namibia ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, a locally produced consignment of salt left the port of Walvis Bay on Monday.
Bahrain ratifies Bilateral Investment Treaty with UAE
1-Jul-2025     Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Key features include the exclusion of concessions for natural resources from its protection remit, the inclusion of sovereign wealth funds as "Investors" and a denial of benefits clause.
EFTA states and Malaysia sign economic partnership agreement with investment promotion chapter
1-Jul-2025     CMS Law-Now
The trade agreement includes an investment chapter aimed at promoting mutual foreign investment flows between the EFTA states and Malaysia
Thai trade envoy pushes for Thai-Russia FTA talks
1-Jul-2025     Bangkok Post
Thailand Trade Representative held high-level discussions with Russian officials, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment and reviving negotiations for a free trade agreement between Thailand and the Eurasian Economic Union.
Second round of GCC-Japan Free Trade Agreement negotiations to take place Monday
1-Jul-2025     Arab News
Saudi Arabia is set to participate in the second round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Japan from June 30 to July 4.