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Why US-Bangladesh rushed through a pre-election trade deal
9-Feb-2026     Asia Times
The "Cotton-for-Garments" agreement between Us and Bangladesh offers tariff-free access for apparel proportional to Bangladesh’s import of US raw cotton, aiming to ease increased competition and higher tariffs from the US and regional competitors.
Malaysia to study US trade deal but warns against quitting...
9-Feb-2026     The Malaysian Reserve
Malaysia's government plans to do a cost-benefit analysis of its controversial trade agreement with the US, while warning lawmakers they should keep the accord despite concerns it may hurt the country.
India finalises eight free trade agreements covering 37 countries, talks underway with Chile, Canada
9-Feb-2026     The Telegraph India
India has finalised eight free trade agreements (FTAs), covering 37 developed countries in the last few years, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said.
EU-India free trade agreement: Neo-colonialism without colonies
9-Feb-2026     Counter Currents
Despite of EU - India FTA rhetoric of partnership, equality, and shared values, the deal reflects a deep power imbalance rooted in a modern form of colonialism—regulatory imperialism. This agreement is not as a true partnership but as a mechanism of neo-colonial control—one that transforms trade into a tool of discipline, not development.
UAE, Sierra Leone sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement
7-Feb-2026     Zawya
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, witnessed the signing today of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations.
Joint statement between the United Arab Emirates and the republic of Sierra Leone
6-Feb-2026     UAE Ministry of foreign affairs
On the margins of the World Governments Summit 2026, the two leaders witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a pivotal step toward unlocking new opportunities for trade, investment, and private-sector collaboration.
Australia's Berkeley Energia claims $1.25 billion from Spain over uranium dispute
6-Feb-2026     Reuters
In this investment dispute, Berkeley claims that Spain’s actions against its Spanish subsidiary, Berkeley Minera España, and the SalamancAustralia's Berkeley Energia filed a memorial of claim for about $1.25 billion against Spain at the World Bank's arbitration tribunal, up from a previous request, over the blocked Salamanca uranium project.
Argentina, US sign reciprocal trade and investment agreement
6-Feb-2026     Reuters
Argentina will give preferential market access to US goods exports as part of a new trade and investment agreement that prohibits barriers to digital trade and enhances cooperation on economic and national security issue.
US-Argentina trade agreement (Feb 2026)
6-Feb-2026     USTR
US restores AGOA with one-year renewal to December 2026
5-Feb-2026     People Daily
President Donald Trump has signed a law extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by one year, keeping the trade programme alive until December 31, 2026.