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Trump announces trade agreement with the Philippines and terms of deal with Indonesia
23-Jul-2025     CNN
President Donald Trump said he and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines have reached a trade agreement. Shortly after, he also revealed more detailed terms of an agreement with Indonesia.
Trump announces trade deal with Japan
23-Jul-2025     Politico
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a trade agreement with Japan, claiming he’d notched a deal with one of the country’s top trading partners.
Korea, Thailand hold intersessional talks on free trade agreement in Bangkok
22-Jul-2025     The Korea Times
Korea and Thailand were set to kick off their intersessional negotiations for a bilateral economic partnership agreement, as the two sides seek to expand economic ties amid global trade uncertainties, Seoul's industry ministry said.
Farmer groups to step up campaign against FTA with US
22-Jul-2025     The Hindu
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) will observe August 13 as ‘Corporations Quit India Day’; the SKM said that the general body has called for nationwide protests against the deal as it could act against the interests of farmers.
India, US may hold 6th round of bilateral trade talks in August: Govt sources
22-Jul-2025     CNBC TV18
Government sources said both sides are aiming for a complete deal, but an interim agreement is possible. Discussions include agriculture, automobiles, digital services, and SCOMET trade.
Philippines’ Marcos to meet Trump seeking trade deal
22-Jul-2025     Al Jazeera
Leaders expected to hold talks on bilateral trade days before US tariffs on Philippine goods set to take effect.
In South Korea's 'apple county', farmers beg not to be sacrificed for US trade deal
22-Jul-2025     Reuters
"US apples are very cheap. We can't compete with them," said Shim Chun-taek, a third-generation farmer who has been growing apples for two decades.
Trade : AfCFTA launches digital customs platform to boost Intra-African Commerce
21-Jul-2025     Africa News Agency
On July 17, 2025, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) launched its long-awaited digital customs platform, designed to cut border processing times by 65%. The system integrates with national tax authorities across 15 initial member states.
Namibia, Tanzania fortify trade and investment opportunities
21-Jul-2025     New Era Live
The two countries are only now starting to deepen their bilateral relations, with more targeted initiatives in the pipeline and will be announced in due course. A major gap remains in trade and capital cooperation, as per the Tanzanian president. However, both counterparts have agreed to take joint measures to bridge this gap.
One small country, nearly $20 billion in corporate claims
21-Jul-2025     Inside Climate News
Using a secretive arbitration system, multinational companies could bankrupt Honduras, one of the poorest countries in the world. A recent advisory opinion from a human-rights court calls for an overhaul.