India and Ethiopia signed a bilateral accession protocol in Geneva as part of Ethiopia’s WTO membership process. This represents a specific market access agreement concluded within the WTO accession framework. The signing advances Ethiopia’s path toward full WTO membership.
Topic Archives:Fta
India Commerce Minister to Visit Canada for India–Canada CEPA Negotiations
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Canada for high-level business interactions and talks on the India–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The visit signals active bilateral FTA negotiations between the two countries. No specific outcomes have been announced yet.
India-Canada CEPA Talks: Piyush Goyal Holds High-Level Meetings in Ottawa
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa to advance negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Carney described the CEPA as a ‘game changer’ for bilateral trade. The talks signal renewed momentum in India-Canada trade negotiations.
India and Canada Reaffirm USD 50 Billion Trade Target and Early Conclusion of CEPA Talks
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu reaffirmed commitment to a USD 50 billion bilateral trade target and agreed to push for early conclusion of India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations. The meeting signals renewed momentum in FTA talks between the two countries.
US Delegation to Visit Delhi for India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement Discussions (June 1-4, 2026)
A US delegation will visit New Delhi from June 1-4, 2026 for formal discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States. The announcement signals an active negotiating round in the ongoing India-US trade agreement talks.
12th Round of India-Korea CEPA Upgrade Negotiations Held in New Delhi
India and South Korea held the 12th round of negotiations to upgrade their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in New Delhi. The talks are part of ongoing efforts to revise and enhance the existing bilateral trade agreement. No specific outcomes were detailed in the snippet.
India and Oman Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
India and Oman have concluded a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), establishing a new bilateral trade gateway. The agreement covers trade in goods and services with preferential arrangements between the two countries. This marks a significant bilateral trade policy development for India in the Gulf region.
Notice on Public Announcement of Proposed Enterprise List for 2026 Nicaragua Sugar Import Tariff Rate Quota Allocation
China’s Ministry of Commerce is publishing the proposed allocation list of enterprises eligible for the 2026 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for sugar imports from Nicaragua. The notice invites public comment on the draft allocations. This relates to preferential tariff quota management under China-Nicaragua trade arrangements.
USTR Seeks Public Comment on U.S.-China Board of Trade Mechanism
USTR launched a public comment process on the development of a U.S.-China Board of Trade, a new government-to-government mechanism intended to manage bilateral trade between the two countries on an ongoing basis. The initiative follows the May 2025 U.S.-China trade agreement and seeks input on the scope and operation of the mechanism. Specific product or […]
ASEAN Concludes DEFA Negotiations
ASEAN Senior Economic Officials resolved all outstanding issues in the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) negotiations at the Second Meeting of the 57th SEOM held in Manila on 27-29 May 2026. This marks the conclusion of DEFA negotiations among ASEAN member states. DEFA covers digital trade rules across the region.