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Thailand and EU target 2026 for landmark free trade agreement
17-Feb-2026     The Nation
Thailand's Ministry of Industry and the European Union are targeting the middle of 2026 to conclude a Free Trade Agreement.
Russia also wants a free trade zone with Mercosur
17-Feb-2026     AKMU
This is happening against the backdrop of the liberalization of trade with the Mercosur countries in the European Union and the protests of farmers in member countries
Russian deputy PM expects agreements on free trade areas with UAE, Mongolia, Indonesia to take effect in 2026
17-Feb-2026     Interfax
The agreements on free trade areas signed between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, and Indonesia last year are currently undergoing ratification procedures.
Trump-Milei pact piles pressure on EU to lock in Mercosur accord
17-Feb-2026     Politico
A new US-Argentina deal could undermine protections for European food names that are included in the trade agreement with Latin America.
Digital trade chapter not in India-US interim trade pact; to be taken up in BTA, says official
17-Feb-2026     The Economic Times
India and the US have not yet discussed digital trade in their initial trade agreement. This crucial chapter will be negotiated as part of the larger bilateral trade agreement. US companies are eager to explore India's rapidly expanding digital trade sector.
Carney constructs a mega anti-Trump trade alliance
17-Feb-2026     Politico
The Canadian prime minister is spearheading discussions between the EU and a major Indo-Pacific trade bloc after calling on middle powers to join forces.
Canada, PH to start 1st round of FTA negotiation next week - DFA
16-Feb-2026     PNA
Canada and the Philippines will commence their first round of negotiation for a bilateral free trade agreement next week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced.
What Bangladesh-US deal reveals about trade politics
16-Feb-2026     The Express Tribune
The recently concluded Bangladesh-United States trade agreement underscores a familiar reality of contemporary trade diplomacy: when negotiating with Washington, leverage matters more than aspirations.
Australia and EU on verge of striking free trade deal long stalled by beef, parmesan and prosecco
16-Feb-2026     The Guardian
Two sides ‘converge’ on key differences in Brussels after years of negotiations.
Ghana, Zambia commit to strengthening trade ties, unlocking AfCFTA opportunities
16-Feb-2026     Channel Africa
Ghana and Zambia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening long-standing bilateral relations, placing renewed emphasis on boosting intra-African trade and accelerating investment-led growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).