The United States announced the successful resolution of a USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) matter at the Alimentos Grole facility in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico, where workers alleged labor rights violations. The RRM is an FTA enforcement tool under USMCA allowing facility-specific labor complaints. This marks another application of USMCA’s labor enforcement mechanism.
Topic Archives:Fta
India FTA now open for business
The New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement has entered into force, with tariffs removed on more than half of New Zealand’s exports to India from the effective date. New Zealand exporters can now begin utilizing preferential access under the agreement.
India–New Zealand FTA to Come into Force on 20 October 2026
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is set to enter into force on 20 October 2026, opening preferential market access for Indian exporters. The announcement marks a significant bilateral trade policy milestone between the two countries. Specific opportunities for Indian exporters are highlighted in connection with the agreement’s implementation.
Vietnam-EFTA Free Trade Agreement: Moving Toward Early Implementation to Create New Momentum for Vietnam-Switzerland Economic Cooperation
The article discusses efforts to bring the Vietnam-EFTA Free Trade Agreement into force as soon as possible, with a focus on creating new impetus for bilateral economic cooperation between Vietnam and Switzerland. The FTA represents a significant trade policy development for Vietnam’s trade relations with EFTA member states.
Thailand Commerce Minister meets Swiss SECO delegation to advance Thailand–EFTA FTA, targeting entry into force January 2027
Thailand’s Deputy PM and Commerce Minister met with Switzerland’s SECO Secretary of State and a Swiss business delegation to discuss implementation of the Thailand–EFTA FTA, targeting entry into force on 1 January 2027. Discussions focused on expanding trade and investment cooperation and connecting Thai SMEs to global supply chains. Both sides expressed intent to leverage […]
South Korea Resolves VAT Refund Delays for Domestic Export-Import Transactions of Korean Companies in Vietnam
The South Korean government has resolved a key grievance for Korean companies operating in Vietnam: delays in VAT refunds on domestic export-import transactions. This outcome addresses a systemic market access and tax procedure barrier affecting Korean businesses in Vietnam. The resolution follows bilateral dialogue between Korean and Vietnamese authorities.
11th Korea-Chile Free Trade Commission Meeting Held
South Korea and Chile held the 11th Joint Free Trade Commission meeting under their bilateral FTA. The meeting reviewed implementation of the Korea-Chile FTA and discussed trade-related issues between the two countries.
Vietnam signs Free Trade Agreement with EFTA member states
Vietnam has signed a Free Trade Agreement with the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. This marks a significant new preferential trade arrangement for Vietnam in Europe. No further details are available from the snippet.
Switzerland and Vietnam Strengthen Ties; EFTA-Vietnam FTA to Be Signed
Swiss President Guy Parmelin visited Hanoi on 17 October 2026, holding talks with Vietnamese leadership on bilateral trade, investment, and innovation, with agreements reached in several policy areas. The EFTA-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement is scheduled to be signed on 18 October 2026.
Ahead of I-EU CEPA Implementation, Indonesia’s Trade Ministry Strengthens Manufacturing Exporters’ Readiness for European Market
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade is preparing manufacturing exporters to leverage the Indonesia-EU CEPA, targeting implementation in Q1 2027. The initiative focuses on market access opportunities, technical export requirements, and rules of origin under the agreement. Activities are aimed at ensuring exporters can meet EU standards and procedures once the CEPA enters into force.