Trade Deal and Agreement News
Ford seeks stricter USMCA terms as import gap with GM, Toyota shapes trade debate
As USMCA negotiations reopen, Ford is pushing for trade rules that favor automakers with larger U.S. production footprints over rivals that rely more heavily on imported vehicles. The stance ...
EU-China trade talks face pressure from Europe air-conditioner import surge
Europe is trying to reduce its trade gap with China as extreme heat across the bloc is accelerating demand for cooling systems that are largely manufactured by Chinese suppliers. The clash between ...
U.S., Cambodia sign air transport pact to expand passenger and cargo access
A new bilateral aviation framework is set to deepen commercial links between the U.S. and Cambodia after the two countries signed their first air transport agreement. The pact aligns Cambodia with ...
U.S. declines to renew USMCA, setting up annual trade reviews with Canada and Mexico
North America's main trade framework remains in place, but the U.S. is choosing a review path that opens the door to repeated pressure on Canada and Mexico. The decision avoids an immediate expiry ...
U.S. voters back USMCA as Trump weighs trade pact changes
Support for the North American trade pact remains broad among U.S. voters as the Trump administration prepares to open talks on changes to the agreement. A new survey finds bipartisan approval for ...
U.S., Canada and Mexico review trade pact as USMCA extension enters limbo
North America's trade framework faces a new test as U.S., Mexican and Canadian officials review the USMCA while negotiations continue over changes sought by President Donald Trump. The process is ...
Britain seeks EU summit reset to advance trade and supply chain talks
Britain is seeking to reschedule a summit with the European Union after the summer as it tries to keep a broader reset in relations on track during a leadership transition. The government says ...
U.S. auto sector faces USMCA review risk as extension deadline nears
North American carmakers are approaching a new trade inflection point as the U.S., Mexico and Canada are not expected to extend the USMCA pact by Wednesday. The missed deadline shifts the ...
UK outlines plan to deepen China trade ties through services partnership
The UK is pushing to expand commercial ties with China as both governments prepare for another Joint Economic and Trade Commission meeting on 2 July 2026. The approach builds on agreements reached ...
North America trade pact review risks prolonged uncertainty for U.S., Mexico and Canada
With a deadline pressing negotiators, the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement remains unsettled as Washington keeps the threat of withdrawal on the table. A failure to secure a ...
UK targets services export growth in China trade talks
Ahead of the latest UK-China trade talks in London, the UK government is pushing to expand access for British services companies in the Chinese market. The effort centers on high-value sectors ...
U.S.-Tajikistan consultations restart high-level dialogue on security and trade
After a four-year pause, Washington and Dushanbe are resuming senior-level engagement through the latest annual bilateral consultations. The talks highlight Tajikistan's role in regional border ...
U.S. set to trigger USMCA sunset review as trade talks with Mexico and Canada continue
North America's trade framework is entering a formal review phase as Washington prepares to withhold support for extending the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The move starts a 10-year countdown ...
Philippines advances CPTPP accession talks as UK backs trade expansion
Trade ties between the Philippines and CPTPP members are moving into a new phase after the bloc agreed to start preparatory accession discussions. The step, confirmed at the 10th CPTPP Commission ...
Global shipping rates jump as tariff-driven cargo frontloading lifts costs
Freight shipping costs are climbing to their highest levels since the 2024 Red Sea disruption as importers move cargo earlier to avoid planned U.S. tariffs. The increase is most visible on ...
U.S. threatens 100% tariffs over digital services taxes
Trade tensions over the taxation of large technology groups are intensifying as the U.S. signals a tougher response to foreign digital levies. President Donald Trump says countries that impose a ...
Trade Remedies Authority extends Nick Baird chair term to 2030
The UK trade defence body is keeping leadership continuity in place as trade remedies take a bigger role in industrial and economic policy. Nick Baird’s term as chair of the Trade Remedies ...
UK agri-food attachés unlock £80 million in export opportunities
British food and farming businesses are gaining fresh export openings this year as the government’s agri-food attaché network removes trade barriers across major overseas markets. The gains ...
UK Brexit legacy underscores long-term costs for trade and growth
A decade after the Brexit referendum, the economic case around the UK’s departure from the EU is being judged more on its lasting effect on growth than on its failed short-term recession ...
UK-EU ties need closer security and trade cooperation after Brexit, Bloomberg says
A decade after Brexit, the UK and the European Union are still facing the economic and political fallout from the split as both sides confront a more volatile global environment. Michael Bloomberg ...
U.S. senators back Taiwan defense budget, press for delayed arms sales
Bipartisan concern over security in the Taiwan Strait remains in focus as U.S. lawmakers reaffirm support for Taiwan after talks with senior legislators from across the island’s main political ...
