Swiss President Guy Parmelin and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao announced on 20 August in Bern the conclusion of negotiations to optimise the Switzerland-China FTA. The original agreement has been updated, though specific changes are not detailed in the snippet.
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Indonesia’s Trade Ministry Socializes Latest Rice Export Rules and IJEPA TRQ Facilities for Bananas and Pineapples
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade held an online socialization session on August 18, 2026, to disseminate the latest regulations on rice exports and tariff-rate quota (TRQ) facilities under the Indonesia-Japan EPA (IJEPA) for bananas and pineapples. The session was attended by various ministries, agencies, and business actors in the agriculture and forestry sectors. The initiative aims […]
Ministry of Industry and Trade resolves difficulties for localities and enterprises on Certificate of Origin issuance
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is addressing difficulties faced by localities and enterprises related to Certificate of Origin (C/O) issuance. The action targets procedural obstacles in the C/O process, which is critical for preferential tariff access under FTAs. Specific measures are being taken to streamline or resolve compliance issues for exporters.
US Resolves USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Matter at Grupo Yazaki in Mexico
The United States announced successful resolution of a USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) matter at Grupo Yazaki’s facility in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. The US has resumed liquidation of tariffs on goods from the facility, which manufactures automotive components. The RRM is a USMCA enforcement tool addressing labor rights violations.
India and SACU Sign Terms of Reference for Preferential Trade Agreement Negotiations
India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have signed Terms of Reference to launch negotiations toward a Preferential Trade Agreement. The ToR formalizes the framework for bilateral trade talks between India and SACU members (South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia). This marks a concrete step toward a preferential tariff arrangement between the two parties.
Indonesia Trade Minister Meets Brazilian Counterpart, Pushes for Indonesia–Mercosur PTA Consideration
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso met Brazilian Minister Márcio Fernando Elias Rosa on the sidelines of the BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur, India on August 7, 2026. The ministers discussed bilateral trade cooperation, with Indonesia’s minister urging both countries to consider a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Indonesia and Mercosur. The meeting signals a […]
Indonesian Trade Minister Meets UAE Counterpart to Discuss Optimizing IUAE-CEPA Utilization
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso met UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi on the sidelines of the BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur on August 7, 2026. The bilateral discussion focused on optimizing utilization of the Indonesia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IUAE-CEPA). The meeting signals active implementation follow-up on the existing […]
Thailand Chairs ASEAN Side at ACFTA Joint Committee Meeting, Targets ACFTA 3.0 Entry into Force This Year
Thailand chaired the ASEAN side at the 17th ASEAN-China FTA Joint Committee (ACFTA-JC) meeting held on 23-24 July 2026, co-chaired with China’s Ministry of Commerce. The meeting focused on advancing ACFTA 3.0 negotiations with a target for the upgraded agreement to enter into force in 2026, alongside measures to facilitate business under the FTA.
UK-Ghana Interim Trade Partnership Agreement Committee Documents
The UK government has published decisions and documents from the UK-Ghana Interim Trade Partnership Agreement (TPA) Committee. These transparency documents relate to the formal governance and implementation of the bilateral trade agreement between the UK and Ghana.
Brazil MDIC opens public consultation on sustainable products under Mercosur-EU Agreement
Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce (MDIC) has launched a public consultation to identify sustainable products that could receive additional trade benefits under the Mercosur-EU trade agreement. Proposals submitted will help define which products qualify for preferential commercial treatment tied to sustainability criteria. This is part of the implementation process of the Mercosur-EU FTA.