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Agri chief raises banana issue with Japan, calls for trade pact review –PH Embassy
17-Mar-2025     GMA News Online
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines met with Japanese officials in Tokyo to address the declining market share of Philippine bananas, advocating for an immediate review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (PJEPA) to create a fairer trade environment.
Ukraine ready ‘to ratify free trade agreement with Türkiye’
14-Mar-2025     Hurriyet Daily News
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Ukraine views Türkiye as a key strategic and security partner, expressing readiness to ratify the Free Trade Agreement during President Erdoğan’s forthcoming visit.
Brookfield files US$2.7 billion case against Peru over toll roads
14-Mar-2025     Financial Post
The action is being taken under the umbrella of the free trade agreement between Peru and Canada.
Keir Starmer’s trade chief seeks Trump deal in Washington
13-Mar-2025     Politico
Britain’s trade chief is expected to start hammering out a trade deal with US President Donald Trump’s team in Washington next week.
Egypt approves investment protection deal with Saudi Arabia
13-Mar-2025     Arab News
Egypt’s parliament has approved a bilateral investment protection agreement with Saudi Arabia, aiming to boost capital inflows, create jobs, and strengthen economic ties between the two nations.
Meat Institute asks USTR to remove non-tariff trade barriers
12-Mar-2025     Feedstuffs
The Meat Institute is calling for the removal of non-tariff barriers to trade and for access to new markets for meat and poultry products.
Why agriculture remains a sticking point in EU-India trade talks
11-Mar-2025     Euractiv
India and the EU kick off a new round of trade negotiations, with the aim of finalising what could be Europe's largest trade deal by the end of the year.
Fourth round of Korea-UK FTA enhancement talks slated for March 10-14 in London
10-Mar-2025     Business Korea
The fourth round of enhancement negotiations for the FTA between South Korea and the United Kingdom is scheduled from March 10 to 14 in London. Following the implementation of a bilateral FTA in 2021, the two countries are now working to update the agreement to reflect new trade norms and deepen economic cooperation, focusing on areas such as trade and gender equality, digital trade, and the bioeconomy.
South Korea, EU finalize digital trade agreement to enhance electronic trade
10-Mar-2025     Chosun Biz
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) with the European Union (EU). Key discussions included market access for Korean beef, French electric vehicle subsidies, and regulations on batteries and steel.
Allowing foreign firms to sue governments for lost profits is legal terrorism – it must end
10-Mar-2025     The Guardian
Investor–state dispute settlements don’t just mean growing debt burdens for countries: they are also a barrier to action on the climate crisis.