USTR Ambassador Greer will travel to New Delhi to meet Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss the U.S.-India Joint Statement and Interim Agreement as part of broader bilateral trade agreement negotiations. He will also travel to Uzbekistan, likely for related trade discussions. The visit reflects active FTA negotiation progress between the two countries.
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Fish Fund supports Tonga’s first WTO fisheries subsidies notification
Tonga submitted its first-ever fisheries subsidy notification to the WTO under the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 3 June 2026, facilitated by the WTO Fish Fund. The notification was prepared during a May workshop in Nuku’alofa as part of a funded project, marking a milestone for Pacific developing nations in implementing the agreement.
WTO Members Discuss Ratification Preparations for E-Commerce Agreement, Targeting Mid-2027 Entry into Force
Over 60 WTO co-sponsors of the E-Commerce Agreement met on 9 June 2026 to advance ratification preparations, targeting mid-2027 entry into force. The ECA constitutes the first global baseline ruleset for digital trade and was adopted under interim arrangements at MC14, pending formal incorporation into the WTO rulebook.
EU and Korea sign landmark digital trade agreement at summit
The EU and Republic of Korea signed a Digital Trade Agreement at the EU-Korea Summit in Brussels. The agreement represents a significant bilateral digital trade deal between the two parties.
Joint Statement on deepening the EU-Eastern and Southern Africa EPA
The EU and Eastern and Southern Africa have concluded negotiations to deepen their Economic Partnership Agreement. The joint statement marks a substantive advancement of the existing EPA framework. Specific outcomes of the deepened agreement are referenced but not detailed in the snippet.
EU concludes modernised Economic Partnership Agreement with Eastern and Southern Africa states
The EU and four Eastern and Southern Africa states (Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles) have concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement. The modernised EPA updates the trade relationship between the EU and these ESA partners. No further details from the snippet.
Preference Tier Graduation: Vanuatu under UK DCTS
The UK has issued a notice on the preference tier graduation of Vanuatu within the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which changes the preferential tariff treatment Vanuatu receives for exports to the UK. This is a formal tariff preference adjustment affecting market access for a Pacific island nation.
UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Trade Deal: Conclusion Summary
The UK government has published a conclusion summary outlining the provisions and chapters of the newly concluded UK-GCC free trade agreement. The document covers the full scope of the deal’s trade policy content across multiple chapters. This marks a significant bilateral trade agreement between the UK and the six GCC member states.
Joint Statement on New Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement
UK and New Zealand ministers issued a joint statement regarding the New Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement. The statement addresses implementation or progress of the bilateral FTA between the two countries. Specific details were not available in the snippet.
WTO Members Advance Discussions on Key Issues for Unlocking Services Trade
The WTO Council for Trade in Services met June 2-4 to discuss future work areas including e-commerce services, green services economy, and LDC participation in services trade. Members agreed to hold a dedicated workshop on recognition of foreign professionals’ qualifications. Discussions also covered facilitating greater LDC integration into global services trade.