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India–EU free trade agreement finalised. Can it accelerate an India-US trade deal?
28-Jan-2026     Live Mint
The India-EU free trade agreement, finalised after nearly two decades. This milestone has shifted focus to the long-stalled India-US trade deal, with hopes that the EU agreement may pressure the US to accelerate talks, despite ongoing disagreements over agriculture, digital trade, and India’s imports of Russian oil.
Al Habtoor Group to take legal measures against Lebanon over $1.7bn investment losses
27-Jan-2026     Arab News
Al Habtoor Group said it will move forward with legal action against Lebanon after years of unresolved investment disputes and mounting losses of $1.7 billon linked to banking restrictions and state inaction.
EU Parliament delays decision to unfreeze US trade deal
27-Jan-2026     Politico
Lawmakers are divided on whether to play hardball with Washington or to ratify the deal to smooth trade relations.
EU inks 'mother of all deals' with India trade agreement amid global turmoil
27-Jan-2026     Euronews
The EU Commission sealed a free-trade agreement with India cutting tariffs on EU goods while excluding agriculture to appease Indian authorities. Europe’s car industry is set to be among the biggest beneficiaries of the agreement.
Korea’s delay in trade agreement ratification prompts Trump to increase tariffs
27-Jan-2026     Business Korea
US President Donald Trump has declared a surprise increase in tariffs on major items including Korean automobiles from the existing 15% to 25%.
Kenya, UAE seal landmark trade deal to boost agriculture
27-Jan-2026     Sacco Review
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the first such trade deal between the UAE
EU and Ecuador conclude negotiations for Sustainable Investment Agreement
26-Jan-2026     European Commission
The European Commission has concluded negotiations with Ecuador on a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA). This SIFA, the first negotiated with a Latin American country, will be instrumental in promoting EU investments in Ecuador.
Trump confirms Ukraine will get free trade zone, Zelenskyy says
26-Jan-2026     RBC-Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that during talks in Davos, US President Donald Trump supported the idea of creating a free trade zone.
Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs
26-Jan-2026     AP
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. He was responding to US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on goods.
Korea, Bangladesh to hold 2nd round of negotiations for free trade deal
26-Jan-2026     The Korea Times
South Korea’s push for a CEPA with Bangladesh warrants caution. While touted as a strategic gateway to South Asia, Bangladesh faces serious challenges — including political instability, weak infrastructure, and concerns over labour standards and governance — that could undermine the human rights and economic benefit for the people.