The 19th round of ASEAN-Canada FTA (ACAFTA) negotiations concluded with agreement on 7 additional chapters, bringing the total to 19 of 26 chapters (over 80% complete). Negotiations aim to finalize the deal by 2026, expanding trade and investment opportunities between the two regions.
Topic Archives:Fta
Thailand and ASEAN Accelerate Review Negotiations of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)
Thailand participated in ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee meetings to negotiate a modernization review of the agreement. The talks aim to upgrade the FTA to align with current global trade conditions and improve trade facilitation for businesses. Negotiating parties are targeting conclusion of the review within 2026.
Thailand Deputy PM leads delegation to Washington, pushes for Thailand-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART)
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun met with senior US officials including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Deputy USTR Rick Switzer on July 15-16 in Washington D.C. The primary purpose was to advance negotiations on the Thailand-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART). Thailand emphasized its […]
ASEAN and Japan Prepare to Upgrade AJCEP Agreement, Endorse New Product-Specific Rules of Origin under HS 2022
ASEAN and Japan are advancing a review of the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) to expand cooperation into new sectors and strengthen regional supply chains. The meeting endorsed the application of product-specific rules of origin (PSRs) under the HS 2022 harmonized system, effective 15 February 2027. Thailand’s Department of Trade Negotiations participated in the committee […]
Singapore and Brazil deepen economic ties as MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement enters into force
The MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement has entered into force, marking a significant milestone in trade relations between Singapore and the MERCOSUR bloc including Brazil. This FTA establishes preferential trade terms between the parties. The announcement was made by Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Uzbekistan reaffirms 2026 WTO accession goal at Working Party meeting
Uzbekistan’s Working Party met on 27-28 July 2026, where Chief Negotiator Azizbek Urunov reaffirmed the country’s goal to complete WTO accession within 2026. Urunov emphasized the need to maintain engagement pace and address remaining member concerns to conclude the process successfully.
Presidential Decree Promulgates Mercosur-Singapore Agreement; MDIC Publishes Implementation Manuals
Brazil’s presidential decree formally promulgates the Mercosur-Singapore trade agreement. The Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade (MDIC) has published implementation manuals on the Siscomex portal covering rules of origin and tariff reduction schedules. The agreement is now entering operational implementation.
Protocol to the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement on Economic Resilience and Essential Supplies
Singapore and Australia have concluded a protocol to their existing Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) covering economic resilience and essential supplies. The protocol represents a named amendment or addition to the SAFTA framework, addressing supply chain resilience and access to essential goods. Specific provisions were announced on 27 July 2026.
Philippines seals historic trade deal with Chile, its first FTA in Latin America
The Philippines has concluded a free trade agreement with Chile, marking its first FTA with a Latin American country. The deal was announced by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). No further details on specific tariff commitments or coverage are available from the snippet.
Canada and Ecuador Sign a Free Trade Agreement
Canada and Ecuador have signed a bilateral free trade agreement. The signing was conducted by Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu and Ecuador’s Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, and Investments Luis Jaramillo.