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EU and Ukraine strike less ambitious but 'realistic' trade deal
1-Jul-2025     Euronews
A revised version of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area – the primary trade framework between the EU and Ukraine – was agreed in principle, following intensive weekend talks with Ukrainian counterparts.
US-India trade deal likely 'very soon' as Trump plans tariff meetings
1-Jul-2025     The Economic Times
India and the US are in critical negotiations to avoid reinstating a 26% tariff on Indian goods after a temporary suspension ends on July 9. India has taken a tough stance, especially on agricultural and dairy concessions, areas sensitive for the country.
Clauses on critical minerals to be part of FTA ambits
1-Jul-2025     Financial Express
India’s National Critical Minerals Mission targets global partnerships and FTAs to secure key resources. With Rs 34,300 crore investment till 2030-31, it aims to boost exploration, overseas acquisition, processing, and recycling of critical minerals vital for modern manufacturing and self-reliance.
Thailand-EU FTA talks make progress on sustainability, SMEs and trade barriers
1-Jul-2025     The Nation Thailand
The sixth round of negotiations on the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), reached consensus on three important chapters: Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD), Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT). The seventh round is planned for late September to early October in Brussels.
Agriculture a 'red line' in trade talks with US, Indian finance minister tells Financial Express
30-Jun-2025     Reuters
India's agriculture and dairy are "big red lines" in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
UK-US tariff deal begins but still no news on steel
30-Jun-2025     BBC
A deal to cut import tariffs between the US and UK has come into force, giving British car makers preferential access to the world's biggest consumer market.
Canada rescinds digital services tax after Trump suspends trade talks
30-Jun-2025     The Washington Post
Ottawa said Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump had agreed to resume negotiations on a trade agreement and would aim to reach a deal by July 21.
Beijing confirms that it has signed a trade agreement with the US
30-Jun-2025     Euronews
China said that it had further confirmed details of a trade framework, including the export of rare earths.
South Africa ratifies AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade
30-Jun-2025     APA News
South Africa has formally ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade, marking a decisive policy shift towards inclusive economic reform across the continent.
India-ASEAN FTA review to be completed as soon as possible: MEA
30-Jun-2025     The Hindu Business Line
India aims to complete the review of its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with ASEAN, known as the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), as quickly as possible while continuing engagement with ASEAN on the matter.