Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso and Deputy Minister Dyah Roro Esti held a working meeting with Parliamentary Commission VI to discuss ratification of four trade agreements. The meeting took place at the DPR building in Jakarta on July 21, 2026. No further details on which agreements are named in the snippet.
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Trade Minister Proposes Parliamentary Ratification of Indonesia-EAEU FTA and Three ASEAN Strategic Agreements
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso presented to the House of Representatives Commission VI a proposal to ratify four international trade agreements, including the Indonesia-EAEU FTA and three ASEAN strategic agreements. Ratification would proceed via Presidential Regulation. The minister sought parliamentary support to advance these agreements.
Canada Briefs Provinces on CUSMA Joint Review Progress
Minister LeBlanc and Chief Trade Negotiator Charette briefed provincial and territorial trade ministers on the CUSMA/USMCA joint review process and Canada-U.S. trade relations. The meeting focused on the formal review of the free trade agreement, which is a named treaty mechanism. No specific outcomes or decisions were disclosed in the snippet.
Canada Ratifies UK’s CPTPP Accession Protocol
Canada has ratified the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom to the CPTPP, as announced by Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. Once in force, the agreement will expand market access and apply a single set of trade rules across CPTPP markets for Canadian businesses.
Extension of TRQ Authorisation Validity for Gold Imports under India-UAE CEPA (HS 7108) to 30 September 2026
India’s DGFT has extended the validity of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) authorisations for gold imports under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (HS 7108) issued in FY 2025-26, now valid until 30 September 2026. This measure affects preferential import entitlements for gold under the bilateral FTA framework.
Vietnam Successfully Hosts CPTPP Ministerial Meeting and 10th CPTPP Commission Session
Vietnam chaired the CPTPP Ministerial Meeting and the 10th CPTPP Commission session. These gatherings addressed implementation and governance of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership among member states. No further details are available from the snippet.
Vietnam and EFTA conclude free trade agreement negotiations
Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement. This marks a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations between Vietnam and the EFTA bloc (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein).
CPTPP Joint Ministerial Statement on Expansion, Implementation, and Cooperation
CPTPP ministers issued a joint statement covering the agreement’s expansion, implementation, and cooperation. The statement addresses ongoing accession processes and operational matters for the trans-Pacific trade bloc. Specific policy outcomes on membership and implementation were announced.
India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to Enter into Force on 15 July 2026
India and the United Kingdom announced that their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and an Agreement on Social Security Contributions will enter into force on 15 July 2026. The agreement is described as a next-generation economic corridor deal. No further details are available in the snippet.
Ambassador Jamieson Greer Leads U.S. Delegation to India for Bilateral Trade Agreement Talks
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer led a U.S. delegation to India for bilateral trade agreement negotiations. The talks represent a formal round of negotiations toward a U.S.-India trade deal. No specific outcomes are detailed in the snippet, but the engagement is a named, structured trade negotiation event.