The EU and Mexico signed the Modernised Global Agreement (MGA) and an interim Trade Agreement (iTA) at a bilateral summit. This represents a significant upgrade to the existing EU-Mexico trade relationship. Details of tariff schedules, market access commitments, and other provisions are expected within the full agreement text.
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10th MERCOSUR-Canada Negotiating Round — Joint Note MRE/MDIC/MAPA
Brazil’s ministries of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Agriculture issued a joint note on the 10th negotiating round of the MERCOSUR-Canada free trade agreement talks. The release signals continued progress in the ongoing FTA negotiations between the two blocs. No further content was available in the snippet.
2026 Sixth Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue Concludes with Seven Key Agreements
Taiwan and the U.S. held their 6th Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) on January 27, 2026, the first in-person meeting since the dialogue launched in 2020. The two sides signed a Joint Statement and reached seven key agreements covering areas of bilateral economic cooperation. Specific policy outcomes were recorded across multiple trade and economic domains.
Taiwan and Marshall Islands Hold ECA Preparatory Meeting to Deepen Economic and Trade Partnership
Taiwan and the Marshall Islands held a preparatory meeting on April 8, 2026 for the ministerial-level Joint Committee under their Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA), which entered into force in January 2025. The ECA covers investment, customs, and intellectual property, and the Joint Committee will institutionalize ongoing trade dialogue. The meeting marks an early implementation step […]
United States and Mexico Announce Bilateral Negotiating Rounds for USMCA First Joint Review
The USTR announced that the US and Mexico will hold a series of bilateral negotiating rounds related to the first Joint Review of the USMCA, beginning May 28-29 with Deputy USTR Ambassador Jeff Goettman. This marks a concrete step in the formal USMCA review process, which determines whether the agreement continues or is renegotiated.
United States and Mexico Conclude First Bilateral Round of USMCA Joint Review
The US and Mexico held their first bilateral round of the USMCA Joint Review in Mexico City, with US negotiators focused on reducing the trade deficit and strengthening supply chains. Discussions covered priority issues under the agreement’s six-year review mechanism. No specific outcomes or agreed measures were announced from this initial round.
Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Preferential Duty Access for Whiskey Produced in the United Kingdom
USTR Ambassador Greer issued a statement following President Trump’s announcement of preferential duty access for UK-produced whiskey, referencing the previously announced US-UK General Terms for an Economic Prosperity Deal. The statement indicates a specific tariff concession for UK whiskey as part of ongoing bilateral trade negotiations. This reflects a named preferential duty measure within the […]
US Invokes USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism Over Workers’ Rights at Faurecia Facility in Mexico
USTR has triggered the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) against Faurecia Sistemas Automotrices de Mexico in Silao, Guanajuato, alleging denial of workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining. This is a formal trade enforcement action under the labor chapter of USMCA. The RRM allows for expedited review and potential trade remedies if […]
Two chapters in RCEP agreement to conclude in June: Mustapa
Malaysia’s trade minister Mustapa indicated that two chapters of the RCEP agreement were expected to be concluded by June 2016. This relates to ongoing RCEP negotiations covering a major Asia-Pacific regional trade agreement. No further detail is available from the snippet.
ASEAN to Give Priority to Efforts to Reduce and Remove Non-Tariff Barriers
ASEAN has announced it will prioritize efforts to reduce and eliminate non-tariff barriers among member states. This initiative targets impediments to intra-ASEAN trade beyond tariffs. No further detail is available from the snippet.