Trade Deal and Agreement News
Europe’s AI investment boom shows up in infrastructure, trade and software use
Europe remains well behind the U.S. and China in building leading AI models, but signs of the technology boom are increasingly visible across the bloc’s industrial output, trade flows and ...
Bangladesh customs probes two garment exporters over alleged bond facility misuse
Bangladesh customs is pursuing two garment export cases after inspections at off-dock facilities in Chattogram uncover goods that allegedly did not match export declarations. The findings point to ...
Canada, India push trade pact talks as ministers target year-end conclusion
Canada and India are intensifying trade engagement as both sides work toward a comprehensive economic partnership agreement by the end of the year. The latest ministerial meeting in New Delhi ...
European Commission to examine EU-Israel agreement suspension initiative after threshold is met
The European Commission is starting its review of a citizens' initiative that seeks the full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement after the campaign passes the bloc's support ...
UK seeks new EU deal ahead of summit
Ahead of the UK and EU Summit next week, the Prime Minister meets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Political Community summit to discuss a potential reset in ...
U.S.-Ecuador security cooperation expands with anti-narcoterrorism tools
Ecuador is deepening operational and financial cooperation with the U.S. as both governments step up efforts against narcoterrorist groups and transnational criminal organizations. A November 2 to ...
Armenia support group backs economic diversification and sovereignty measures
European leaders meeting in Dublin are pledging deeper political and economic support for Armenia as pressure from Russia intensifies after the country's recent parliamentary elections. The ...
UK commits to buy mine-hunting support vessels in Norway defence deal
Britain is expanding its naval mine countermeasure capability with a commitment to acquire three mine-hunting motherships for the Royal Navy. The plan includes an additional £90 million in the ...
U.S. importers move closer to universal tariff refunds
A class action in the U.S. Court of International Trade is pushing to extend tariff refunds to all eligible importers after the Supreme Court ruled the IEEPA levies unlawful. The proposed relief ...
ASEAN-Türkiye halal trade ties highlight certification risks across Southeast Asia
Türkiye’s elevation to full dialogue partner status with ASEAN is drawing attention to long-standing halal industry links between Istanbul and Southeast Asia. Those networks create trade ...
Britain seeks closer EU cooperation ahead of UK-EU summit
Britain is seeking closer cooperation with the European Union ahead of next week's UK-EU summit as the government looks for areas where commercial and consumer gains exceed any policy compromises. ...
Malaysia strengthens economic cooperation with China to expand opportunities for SMEs
Malaysia is deepening economic cooperation with China by strengthening bilateral business partnerships aimed at opening up more investment and supply chain access for small and medium-sized ...
U.S.-India trade deal seen nearing finish line after Trump poll setback
With cost-of-living pressures shaping U.S. midterm voting, a pending trade pact with India is increasingly seen as a near-term policy win for President Donald Trump. Experts say the agreement ...
Mexico steps up steel import controls as U.S. tariff talks advance
Mexico is tightening controls on steel and aluminum imports as it seeks relief from U.S. tariffs on metals and autos under ongoing bilateral talks. The government says stricter traceability ...
UK government cuts packaging fees for pubs and backs glass sector reforms
Britain is changing packaging waste rules for hospitality businesses as ministers move to reduce costs tied to glass containers and address complaints over double charging. The changes remove ...
Pakistan textile exports edge up as sector share of national shipments rises
Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports rise to USD 18 billion in FY2025-26, reaching their highest level in four years even as the country’s total exports contract. The gain lifts the ...
Philippine business groups push for unified China policy as bilateral tensions weigh on trade outlook
Concerns over the Philippines' deteriorating ties with China are intensifying as business, labor and civil society groups call for a less confrontational approach that still protects national ...
Malaysia lowers December CPO reference price, keeps export duty at 10%
Malaysia’s adjustment to the crude palm oil reference price for December leaves the existing maximum export duty rate unchanged. The change comes as the monthly reference price remains above the ...
Malaysia sees potential for OIC cooperation to boost regional trade and investment
Discussions at the B57+ Business Leaders Summit in Istanbul highlighted the gap between the economic strength of the Islamic world and the level of trade and investment cooperation, which remains ...
U.S. Treasury outlines Trump administration push for more balanced China trade ties
The U.S. Treasury is setting out a broader economic case for maintaining commercial engagement with China while seeking more reciprocity in trade and investment. In prepared remarks for a National ...
UK signals openness to discuss EU payments for electricity market access
Ahead of this month’s EU-UK summit, Britain is indicating it could discuss financial contributions tied to closer energy cooperation with the bloc. The issue is emerging as part of broader ...
