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Poland seeks safeguards for beef sector in EU-Australia trade deal
1-Apr-2026     Polskie Radio
Poland wants safeguards in the EU-Australia trade deal to protect its beef sector, Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski has said, warning that new trade agreements could hurt producers despite currently high cattle prices.
US trade deal limiting Bangladesh’s energy options: says Debapriya
1-Apr-2026     The Daily Star
The reciprocal trade agreement signed with the US may severely limit Bangladesh’s energy options, Debapriya Bhattacharya, convener of Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, said.
Mexico eyes EFTA modernization as EU deal nears signing
1-Apr-2026     Mexico Business News
Mexico is advancing simultaneous trade agreement modernizations with the European Union, set for signing in May 2025, and the European Free Trade Association, which includes Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
Nat'l Assembly ratifies trade pact with UAE
1-Apr-2026     Yonhap
The National Assembly ratified the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, marking South Korea's first free trade pact with a Middle Eastern country.
Further EU free trade agreements threaten farmers, agriculture organizations warn
1-Apr-2026     Hungary Today
The Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the National Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Circles and Farmers Cooperatives (MAGOSZ) strongly condemn the European Commission’s irresponsible actions.
Canada, US shift to less comprehensive trade deals
1-Apr-2026     The Western Producer
The country takes a similar approach to that of the United States, where less comprehensive deals can be signed quickly
Jordan and South Korea sign Economic and Trade Cooperation Agreement
31-Mar-2026     Jordan News
The government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the government of the Republic of Korea signed an Economic and Trade Cooperation Agreement.
China extends $14.5m grant to Seychelles as free trade deal nears
31-Mar-2026     APA
The grant comes as Seychelles prepares to benefit from China’s zero‑tariff policy for African countries, with negotiations on the “early harvest arrangement” for a bilateral free trade agreement now completed between the two countries.
NZ proposes FTA with Bangladesh to boost trade ties
31-Mar-2026     The Bangladesh Today
New Zealand has proposed initiating negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement with Bangladesh to significantly expand trade and investment between the two nations.
MC14: JSI plurilateral on e-commerce concludes without US participation
30-Mar-2026     Third World Network
A large group comprising some 66 countries on 28 March announced the conclusion of their Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) “Declaration on Interim Arrangements for Agreement on Electronic Commerce”.