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A comprehensive free trade agreement between Tunisia and Algeria may no longer be a fanciful idea!
15-Dec-2025     AfricanManager
Talks of a full free trade agreement between the two nations have frequently surfaced, seen as increasingly necessary and strongly recommended by their major partner, the European Union.
Malaysia–US Trade pact does not automatically open services without safeguards
15-Dec-2025     The Vibes
The Malaysian government has clarified that provisions in the Malaysia–United States Reciprocal Trade Agreement do not grant unchecked access to Malaysian services markets
Thailand looks to sign free trade deal with Bangladesh
15-Dec-2025     The Financial Express
Thailand has expressed strong interest in opening negotiations on a bilateral free-trade agreement with Bangladesh, a move that could significantly expand trade and encourage Thai investment, as Dhaka intensifies efforts to deepen economic and diplomatic engagement with South-east Asia.
China urges Gulf nations to seal free trade agreement
15-Dec-2025     The Business Standard
China's foreign minister has pressed the Gulf Cooperation Council to conclude long-running talks on a free trade agreement with China, attributing the urgency to rising protectionism and unilateralism as free trade comes "under attack".
India–Mexico FTA talks begin amid looming tariff hikes
15-Dec-2025     The Economic Times
India and Mexico are discussing a free trade agreement. This comes as Mexico plans to impose new tariffs on imports from non-preferential partners like India. The terms of reference for the pact are expected soon. Both nations aim for mutually beneficial solutions. This move could strengthen bilateral trade ties and address concerns over rising duties.
Indonesia, Pakistan fast-track upgrade to CEPA by 2027
15-Dec-2025     ANTARA News
The leaders of Indonesia and Pakistan have agreed to establish a Joint Negotiation Committee (JNC) to upgrade the partnership from the Indonesia-Pakistan Preferential Trade Agreement (IP-PTA) to a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by 2027.
US trade deal with Indonesia at risk of collapse, US official says
15-Dec-2025     Reuters
Indonesia is reportedly backing away from key commitments made during the July deal, including the elimination of over 99% of tariffs on U.S. goods and the removal of non-tariff barriers. The official stated Indonesia is no longer willing to honor binding pledges—particularly on industrial, agricultural exports, and digital trade—potentially weakening the deal’s value compared to recent agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia.
India, EU hold ‘intensive talks’ on FTA with year-end deadline in sight
15-Dec-2025     The Financial Express
The European Union, led by Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, has kicked off intense two-day negotiations with India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to finalize a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) before the year-end deadline.
South Africa wants to ensure it is included in any AGOA extension, trade ministry says
13-Dec-2025     CNBC Africa
South Africa is committed to ensuring that it is included in any extension of U.S. trade initiative the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Sahrawi people denounce, from outside European Parliament, attempts to legitimize looting through new EU–Morocco trade agreement
13-Dec-2025     Sahara Press Sevice
Sahrawi abroad denounced, in a closing statement following the demonstration organized Wednesday by the diaspora outside the European Parliament in Brussels, the EU’s attempt to legitimize the illegal plundering of Western Sahara’s natural resources through the signing of a new trade agreement with Morocco.