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Indonesia has rejected US coercive trade practices
2-Dec-2025     Liga Net
Indonesia resists attempts Donald Trump to force it to accept the so-called "poison pill" and other coercive provisions in a trade agreement with the US. The refusal calls into question America's efforts to counter China's influence in Southeast Asia, writes Financial Times.
Mahathir lodges police report against Malaysia PM Anwar over US trade deal
2-Dec-2025     Straits Times
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has lodged a police report against Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim regarding the Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) between Malaysia and the United States.
India-Sweden bilateral trade can double in 5 years if India-EU FTA, India's green transition plans materialise
2-Dec-2025     Fortune India
Twelve chapters have been concluded, and both sides are working intensively to close the remaining eight. The aim is to finalize the agreement by the end of 2025, with a formal signing expected at the India–EU Summit in January 2026.
Philippines races to seal EU, UAE, Chile free-trade deals in 2026
2-Dec-2025     Manila Bulletin
The Philippines will sign at least three free-trade agreements (FTAs) next year, including a historic deal with the European Union (EU), as part of the government’s bid to boost the country’s exports, which remain robust despite global headwinds.
US proposes bill to exclude South Africa from AGOA renewal
1-Dec-2025     Cape Town etc
This bill, titled the AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act, was tabled at the end of September and aims to extend the AGOA for two additional years. However, nestled within the legislation is a stipulation that explicitly excludes South Africa from participating in this crucial economic programme.
US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain
1-Dec-2025     Reuters
The United States announced a deal with Britain for zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products and medical technology which will lead to Britain spending more on medicines.
Egypt, Vietnam discuss free-trade deal & new investments
1-Dec-2025     See News
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Vietnamese Prime Minister on the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit, where he attended on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Madbouly expressed Egypt’s strong interest in strengthening bilateral relations across all fields
South Africa sees US trade negotiations continuing despite G20 differences
1-Dec-2025     Reuters
South Africa's trade minister said on Sunday that he expected negotiations with the U.S. over a trade deal would continue, despite differences between the two countries over this weekend's Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg.
Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions
1-Dec-2025     The Guardian
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courts
A worrying template
1-Dec-2025     Financial Express
A fair pact will elude India if US bases its negotiations on deals with Malaysia and Cambodia.