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US formally removes Uganda from AGOA
9-Jan-2024     The East African
The United States has officially struck off Uganda and three other African countries as beneficiaries of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), effectively ending Kampala’s ability to export certain commodities to the US duty-free.
Egypt nears completion of free trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union
9-Jan-2024     BNN
In a significant stride towards economic integration, Egypt is nearing final negotiations to establish a free trade zone with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Government reforms face corporate backlash in Honduras
9-Jan-2024     NACLA Report on the Americas
As President Xiomara Castro’s administration works to mitigate the fallout of the post-coup years, transnational companies are lining up to sue the state for lost profits.
What happens when a country says ‘no’ to mining?
9-Jan-2024     Canada's National Observer
The battle between a Canadian mining company and Panama over one of the richest copper-gold mines in the Americas is headed to international arbitration – exposing Canada’s double standard when it comes to promoting free trade in the Global South.
Guatemala joins Korea-Central America FTA
9-Jan-2024     The Korea Times
Korea's trade ministry said that Guatemala has formally signed a deal to join Seoul's free trade agreement with a group of Central American nations.
Next round of India-Oman FTA talks from January 16; negotiations progressing well: Official
9-Jan-2024     The Hindu
The talks on the text of most of the chapters have been concluded by both sides for the pact, a senior official said.
EFTA: Trade deficit, Swiss blanket removal of import duties to hurt India
9-Jan-2024     Business Standard
The report by economic think tank GTRI said the trade agreement in the current format will not help Indian exports and will result in higher imports and wider trade deficit.
Taiwan signs landmark bilateral investment agreement with Canada, aims to join CPTPP
9-Jan-2024     Malay Mail
Taiwan and Canada signed a bilateral investment deal, boosting the Taiwanese government’s efforts to bolster business ties with like-minded democratic partners and possibly easing the island’s entry into a major pan-Pacific trade pact.
Indonesia eyes CPTPP to enter Latin American market
9-Jan-2024     Jakarta Globe
Indonesia explores the CPTPP as a gateway to the Latin American market, with Chief Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto emphasizing its potential to boost exports.
India to sign clean, fair economy deal under Indo-Pacific economic framework
9-Jan-2024     Live Mint
India is expected to sign a much-awaited deal on two more pillars of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework—clean economy and fair economy—early next year.