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Kenya: Plans to extend Agoa under way, says Mudavadi
10-Dec-2025     Zawya
Kenya is pursuing a bilateral deal with the US to replace the stalled Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) even as President Donald Trump promised a one-year extension of the Africa Growth Opportunity Act (Agoa), which allows them preferential access to the key market.
PAPSS COWRY Lagos 2025: Africa stakes its claim on the future of payments
9-Dec-2025     Technext
Since its public debut in January 2022, PAPSS has matured rapidly, now connecting 19 countries, 160 commercial banks, and 15 national switches, allowing cross-border transactions to clear in local currencies within a maximum of 120 seconds.
Israel, Costa Rica sign FTA eliminating over 90% of tariffs, expanding bilateral trade
9-Dec-2025     The Jerusalem Post
Israel and Costa Rica signed a Free Trade Area agreement on Monday, marking a significant milestone in economic cooperation between the two countries.
Mercosur: Parliament Committee calls for measures to protect EU agriculture
9-Dec-2025     European Interest
The International Trade Committee has formally adopted its position on safeguard mechanisms for agricultural imports under the trade agreement with Mercosur countries.
What’s next for the USMCA review
9-Dec-2025     Politico
The next big milestone on the way to the mandatory review of USMCA in 2026 is a report that USTR is required to send to key congressional committees by early January.
Swiss government adopts draft negotiating mandate for US trade deal
8-Dec-2025     Reuters
The Swiss government has adopted a draft negotiating mandate for a trade agreement with the United States.
Qatar, Uruguay sign investment protection and tax treaties to deepen economic ties
8-Dec-2025     Arab News
Qatar and Uruguay signed two economic agreements aimed at strengthening investment flows and eliminating double taxation as Doha moves to expand its network of international trade partners.
Pacific trade pact PACER Plus extended for five more years
8-Dec-2025     RNZ
The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus will be renewed for another five years, after a meeting of ministers in the Solomon Islands last weekend.
China, 5 Pacific Island countries sign framework agreement to upgrade economic partnership: MOFCOM
8-Dec-2025     Global Times
China and the relevant Pacific Island countries agreed to carry out flexible and pragmatic negotiations on specific issues such as trade in goods and services, investment, rules, and practical cooperation.
EU–Mercosur: trade first, standards later?
8-Dec-2025     Foodwatch
In mid-December, EU governments will decide whether to move ahead with the controversial EU–Mercosur trade deal. It risks increasing low-standard imports, putting farmers under more pressure, and weakening health and environmental protections.