India completed its eighth Trade Policy Review at the WTO in Geneva. The review is a formal WTO mechanism examining a member’s trade and related policies. No further details are available from the snippet.
Topic Archives:Fta
UK Goods and Services Schedules at the WTO
The UK has submitted its schedule of commitments under GATT and GATS to the WTO. These schedules define the UK’s bound tariff rates and services market access commitments as a WTO member.
Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on EU Creating Uncertainty in Transatlantic Trade Relationship
USTR Ambassador Greer criticized the EU’s nearly $1 billion fine on Google as part of an aggressive pattern targeting U.S. technology firms, framing it as creating uncertainty in the Turnberry Agreement governing transatlantic trade. The statement signals U.S. concern that EU digital enforcement actions are undermining the bilateral trade framework. This touches on digital trade […]
Entry into force of the Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies between Singapore and New Zealand
The Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies between Singapore and New Zealand has entered into force as of July 17, 2026. This bilateral agreement aims to ensure continued trade flows of essential goods between the two countries. It represents a named, specific trade policy outcome between two Asia-Pacific nations.
Department of Commerce Organises Chintan Shivir on Opportunities for Seafood Sector under India-EFTA TEPA
India’s Department of Commerce held a consultative session (Chintan Shivir) focused on opportunities for the seafood sector under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The event examined market access and trade prospects for Indian seafood exporters in EFTA markets. This follows the signing of the India-EFTA TEPA, which includes preferential tariff commitments.
India Hosts 13th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee Meeting to Advance ASEAN-India Trade Pact Review
India hosted the 13th Joint Committee Meeting for the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to advance the ongoing review of the trade pact. The meeting focused on progressing negotiations to modernize and improve the agreement covering trade in goods between India and ASEAN member states. This is part of a formal review process aimed […]
First Round of India–Maldives Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Concludes Successfully
The first round of India-Maldives FTA negotiations has concluded. The talks mark a formal launch of bilateral free trade agreement negotiations between the two countries. No further details on specific outcomes are available from the snippet.
India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and Social Security Agreement Enter into Force
The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and a bilateral Agreement on Social Security have entered into force as of July 15, 2026. These agreements formalize trade and social security relations between India and the United Kingdom. No further details are available from the snippet.
India’s 8th Trade Policy Review at WTO Scheduled on 21 and 23 July 2026
India’s 8th Trade Policy Review at the WTO is scheduled for 21 and 23 July 2026. The review is a formal WTO mechanism examining India’s trade and related policies. No further substantive details are available from the snippet.
Bhutan resumes WTO accession negotiations after 18-year hiatus
Bhutan’s Working Party on Accession held its 5th meeting on 9 July 2026, marking the country’s return to WTO accession negotiations after an 18-year pause. WTO members welcomed Bhutan back to the negotiating table, and Bhutan reaffirmed its commitment to joining the organization while noting economic progress since 2008.