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What happens next in EU-Mercosur trade deal saga?
19-Jan-2026     Reuters
The trade agreement could in theory enter force after the signature, but convention dictates that this will only happen after consent from the European Parliament. A final vote may only take place in April or May.
EU and Mercosur seal historic trade deal
19-Jan-2026     Politico
Signing by the EU and the South American trading bloc capped 25 years of talks and sets up a parliamentary showdown in Brussels.
EU may halt trade deal with US over Trump’s tariff threat to countries supporting Greenland
19-Jan-2026     The Print
European Union lawmakers are poised to halt approval of the EU’s trade deal with the US over President Donald Trump’s vow to impose tariffs on countries that supported Greenland in the face of American threats.
Qatar to invest in Canada’s major building projects, Carney says
19-Jan-2026     Global News
The “new chapter” in bilateral relations will include the finalization of the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with Qatar, a deal that has seen years of stalled negotiations, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
Landmark ICSID victory for the People’s Republic of China
19-Jan-2026     A&O Shearman
The dispute arose from a major mixed‑use redevelopment project in Shandong province. Hela Schwarz alleged that the People’s Republic of China had unlawfully expropriated land use rights
Nigeria, UAE strike trade pact to scrap tariffs on over 7,000 products
17-Jan-2026     Business insider Africa
Nigeria has signed a far-reaching trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates that will eliminate tariffs on thousands of products and deepen economic ties between Africa’s largest economy and one of the world’s most dynamic trading hubs.
Ghana proposes trade framework with US amid AGOA uncertainty
17-Jan-2026     News Ghana
Ghana and United States (US) officials held high level discussions in Washington recently on establishing a comprehensive trade cooperation framework as both nations navigate post African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) economic relations.
Suleiman Kerimov's daughter initiated proceedings against Switzerland
16-Jan-2026     Izvestia
Gulnara, the daughter of billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, initiated the first ever investment dispute against Switzerland over sanctions.
US, Honduras to launch trade talks, USTR Greer says
16-Jan-2026     WTVB
The United States and ‍Honduras intend to launch negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement as ‌soon as ‌possible, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.
Switzerland adopts negotiating mandate for US trade deal
16-Jan-2026     Reuters
Switzerland's Federal Council has adopted a final negotiating mandate for talks on a legally binding trade agreement with the United States, the government said.