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AfCFTA gains momentum as 48 African countries ratify agreement
Trading within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has gained momentum, as 48 countries have deposited their instruments of AfCFTA ratification, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat Wamkele Mene has said.
On digital trade: Will Trump 2.0 continue to break from neoliberalism?
Time will tell how Trump’s digital trade agenda will evolve.
Trade dept: PH-EU FTA talks 'productive'
A free trade agreement between the Philippines and the European Union Free Trade Agreement is on track for completion next year with significant progress made during a second round of talks in Manila, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
Business views on Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIPs)
The EU should adopt a pragmatic and open approach, pursuing CTIPs with countries with vast resources of raw materials and minerals, and with countries that present opportunities for cooperation on clean tech, based on a value-chain approach.
UAE-Kenya trade deal paves way for investment boost
The Cepa will boost agricultural exports and drive infrastructure spending.
EU pushes for tariff cuts on whiskey, wine, cars in India trade talks
The EU seeks lower tariffs as India's biggest FTA nears finalisation after nine rounds of talks, with the next set for March 10-14, boosting access for textiles, leather, and marine exports.
India-UK FTA: Focus on tariff reductions, social security agreement
After duty cut on bourbon, motorcycles, expectation that India may give similar relaxation to scotch whisky and automobiles.
Will the African Growth and Opportunity Act survive under Trump?
With the African Growth and Opportunity Act set to expire and Trump a free trade sceptic, what's the future of US-Africa trade? Some analysts argue that Washington should shift its focus from AGOA towards building a new partnership centred around AfCFTA.
UK and India to relaunch trade talks in Delhi
India and the UK will restart free trade talks, nearly a year after negotiations were paused ahead of general elections in both countries.
Philippines, EU to hold next round of FTA talks in June
The Philippines and the European Union are set to hold the next round of talks for a free trade agreement in June, following last week’s negotiations.