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Philippines eyes membership in Trans-Pacific FTA
2-May-2025     Philstar Global
The Philippines plans to formally apply to join the high-standard Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) within the year to diversify its trade markets, amid recent US tariffs on Philippine goods.
India-US bilateral trade talks gain momentum after Washington meet
2-May-2025     Live Mint
The US and India are on track to finalize a bilateral trade agreement by fall, building on recent discussions regarding tariffs and market access. The deal could be India's first major trade pact with a developed economy in years, enhancing economic ties amid global uncertainties.
Mauritania, Morocco begin revision of 1986 trade agreement
1-May-2025     North Africa Post
Mauritania and Morocco launched negotiations to update their 38-year-old trade agreement during the first meeting of a joint technical committee held in Nouakchott over the weekend. The initiative aims to modernize the commercial framework and boost bilateral trade to $350 million by the end of 2025.
Denmark's foreign minister eyes EU ties with CPTPP
30-Apr-2025     Nikkei Asia
The European Union would be open to entering into a collaborative relationship with the CPTPP trade bloc, Danish Foreign Minister said.
Brazil's Lula says Mercosur, Canada should advance in trade deal talks
30-Apr-2025     Reuters
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is interested in advancing talks for a trade deal between South America's Mercosur bloc and Canada in order to "diversify and expand our exchange".
Sir Keir Starmer’s EU Brexit reset could sink UK’s hopes of free trade deal, US warns
30-Apr-2025     The Telegraph
British negotiators are understood to be close to signing an agreement that would align UK food and veterinary standards with the EU’s rulebook.
AfCFTA secretary general calls for unified african trade policy as Trump tariffs hit
30-Apr-2025     CNBC Africa
African Continental Free Trade Agreement Secretary General Wamkele Mene says African countries must unify trade policies in order to deal with the disruption caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.
International investment law: Origins, imperialism and conceptualizing the environment
29-Apr-2025     Colorado Environmental Law Journal
This paper explores the origins of international investment law and their implications for foreign investment protection law and policy in the twenty-first century.
Piyush Goyal meets UK counterpart, push FTA talks
29-Apr-2025     Financial Express
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal meets UK counterpart Jonathan Reynolds to advance India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks. The negotiations, nearing completion, focus on trade, investment, and visa flexibility.
Macron’s office rules out reviving EU-US free trade deal for now
29-Apr-2025     Politico
“Before aiming for a free trade deal with the U.S., our first demand is that they withdraw their tariffs,” says French official.