Korea’s Trade Minister met with Mongolia’s Minister of Economic Development to advance the Korea-Mongolia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations and expand economic cooperation. Mongolia is highlighted as a key emerging trade partner rich in critical minerals including copper, molybdenum, and rare earths. The talks focused on institutionalizing bilateral trade and investment through the CEPA […]
Topic Archives:Fta
15th Round of Korea-China FTA Services & Investment Follow-up Negotiations Held
The 15th round of Korea-China FTA follow-up negotiations on services, investment, and finance is being held in Beijing from June 22-26, 2026. Delegations of about 30 officials are led by Korea’s Director General for Trade Negotiations and China’s Ministry of Commerce counterpart. Negotiations began in March 2018 following the FTA’s 2015 entry into force, but […]
WTO Members Discuss 25 Proposals Under 2026 Trade Facilitation Agreement Review
At the WTO Committee on Trade Facilitation meeting on 10-11 June 2026, members discussed 25 proposals submitted under the second review of the Trade Facilitation Agreement. Members also agreed to hold a dedicated session on trade facilitation for small economies and addressed transit issues for landlocked developing countries.
UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement, valued at £4.8bn, is set to enter into force on July 15th. Businesses are urged to begin preparations for the implementation of the deal. This is a landmark bilateral trade agreement between the two countries.
UK-India Trade Deal: Double Contributions Convention Explainer
The UK and India have agreed a Double Contributions Convention as part of their trade deal, which governs social security/national insurance contributions for workers operating across both countries. This explainer details the agreed provisions of that convention. It forms part of the broader UK-India FTA package.
UK Preferential Tariffs and Rules of Origin: Reference Documents for EU Exit Customs Regulations 2020
The UK government has published statutory guidance listing preferential tariff rates and rules of origin for trade agreements under the Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. These reference documents cover the UK’s post-Brexit preferential trade arrangements. The guidance serves as the authoritative source for traders and officials applying preferential duty rates.
UK-New Zealand FTA Environment and Climate Change and Labour Subcommittees – Joint Minutes, 24 March 2026
Official joint minutes from the third UK-New Zealand FTA Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee and second Labour Subcommittee meeting held on 24 March 2026. The document covers discussions, main points, and recommendations from both subcommittees operating under the bilateral FTA framework.
US Invokes USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism Over Worker Rights at Newmont Peñasquito Mine in Mexico
USTR has invoked the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) against Mexico regarding alleged denial of workers’ rights at Newmont Corporation’s Minera Peñasquito silver-gold mine in Zacatecas. This is a formal trade enforcement action under the USMCA labor chapter targeting a specific facility. The RRM allows expedited review and potential remedies including tariffs on goods […]
Joint Statement on Second Round of USMCA Joint Review Negotiations between USTR and Mexico
USTR Jamieson Greer and Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard issued a joint statement following the second round of bilateral USMCA joint review negotiations held June 15-17, 2026 in Washington, D.C. The statement covers outcomes of the formal review process under the USMCA agreement. No further detail is available from the snippet alone, but the meeting […]
Joint Statement: Second Round of USMCA Joint Review Negotiations between US and Mexico
The USTR and Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy held the second round of bilateral USMCA joint review negotiations in Washington on June 15-17, 2026. The joint statement follows a meeting between Ambassador Greer and Secretary Ebrard. No specific outcomes are detailed in the snippet, but the review process is a formal FTA mechanism.