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EU firms want removal of non-tariff barriers as part of FTA deal with India
A survey by the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) reveals strong EU business support for the upcoming EU-India FTA, with 72% planning increased investment, contingent on the removal of non-tariff barriers like complex customs and data localization requirements.
India-EU FTA will make trade friction-less but deal not simple: Irish minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently set their negotiators the target of finalising a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year.
Does Trump's return spell the end of free trade?
Donald Trump’s return to power and his fresh round of tariffs have sent further shockwaves through the neoliberal order that has shaped global trade since the 1990s. So does this mark the death of free trade?
Why agriculture remains a sticking point in EU-India trade talks
India and the EU kick off a new round of trade negotiations, with the aim of finalising what could be Europe's largest trade deal by the end of the year.
South Korea, EU finalize digital trade agreement to enhance electronic trade
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) with the European Union (EU). Key discussions included market access for Korean beef, French electric vehicle subsidies, and regulations on batteries and steel.
The Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement between the EU and Angola: a new model for investment agreements?
The SIFA marks a significant milestone in international investment law. Its focus on sustainability, transparency, and problem-solving represents a new approach that could influence the future of investment agreements worldwide.
Thailand and EU hail progress on FTA talks
Thailand and the European Union are making significant progress on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming for completion by year-end. Key aspects of the negotiations include finalized chapters on regulatory practices and transparency, discussions on workforce development, environmental cooperation, and Thailand's OECD aspirations.
Sweden supports swift EU-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement
Sweden has expressed strong support for the swift establishment of a Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and Malaysia.
Why India must tread cautiously on EU free trade agreement
India is negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU, aiming to conclude by 2025, after a $15.44 billion trade surplus in 2023-24. While opportunities exist in electric vehicle batteries and technology, challenges in the automotive and agricultural sectors require cautious, selective liberalization to protect Indian interests.
Romania objects to EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, agriculture minister says
Romania opposes the free trade agreement with the countries of the Mercosur bloc, considering that it will bring significant harm to the agri-food sector and Romanian farmers, said agriculture minister.