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Indonesia to allow personal data transfer to United States
24-Jul-2025     Antara
Indonesia has agreed to provide certainty regarding the transfer of personal data to the United States as part of broader efforts to remove barriers to digital trade.
US–Indonesia trade pact shows risks of pressure tactics; India must tread cautiously: GTRI
24-Jul-2025     ETV Bharat
Indonesia gave up far more than it gained. GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said that India face similar US demands, which includes remanufactured goods, agriculture.
European Commission outlines three priorities in Indonesia-EU partnership
24-Jul-2025     Tempo
According to the EU Commission, the Indonesia - EU agreement focuses on three main areas: trade, security, and inter-societal relations. After a decade of negotiations, the trade deal is expected to unlock significant opportunities by opening new markets, supporting green and digital transitions, and enhancing sectors like automotive, services, and agriculture.
India-EFTA free trade pact to roll out from Oct 1
24-Jul-2025     Hindustan Times
India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will officially implement their free trade pact, the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), starting October 1, 2025. TEPA offers India near-complete tariff concessions on exports to EFTA countries and opens market access for various goods and services. Sensitive sectors like dairy and certain agricultural products are excluded to protect domestic interests.
Thailand submits final proposal in US trade talks, aims for competitive ASEAN tax rates
24-Jul-2025     Nation Thailand
Thailand has submitted its final proposal to the US in ongoing trade talks aiming to secure a competitive import tax rate aligned with other ASEAN countries before the August 1, 2025 deadline. Facing pressure from neighboring ASEAN deals, Thailand hopes to reduce the current 36% tariff to around 20-23%, which could significantly impact its economy and investment climate.
‘It ain’t feasible’: Ethiopia rules out EAC bid, roots for continental free trade
23-Jul-2025     Capital News
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Investments noted that joining the EAC would demand harmonization of trade policies and revenue-sharing frameworks—changes that could strain Ethiopia’s economic structure if implemented prematurely.
No traceability, urgent duty of vigilance: facing the impacts of the EU-Morocco agreements
23-Jul-2025     Tomate sahraouie
The duty of vigilance becomes an essential lever so that trade agreements, like that between the EU and Morocco, are not limited to economic interests, but also generate concrete progress in social and environmental matters.
Malaysia to host second round of EU FTA talks in November — Miti
23-Jul-2025     The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia is expected to host the second round of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement in November 2025, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
S. Korea rules out changes to beef, rice imports as part of trade deal with US: sources
23-Jul-2025     Yonhap
The South Korean government has decided not to use further opening of the country's beef and rice markets as bargaining chips in tariff negotiations with the United States, setting them as a "red line," sources said.
India, Maldives in discussion on a free trade agreement: MEA
23-Jul-2025     The Hindu Businessline
India and the Maldives are in discussions to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) and an investment treaty, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said.