Brazil’s ministries of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Agriculture issued a joint note on the ratification of the MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. This marks a formal step in bringing the agreement into force. The FTA covers trade between the MERCOSUR bloc and Singapore.
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Ratification of the MERCOSUR-EFTA Free Trade Agreement – Joint Note from MRE/MDIC/MAPA
Brazil’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Agriculture issued a joint note on the ratification of the MERCOSUR-EFTA Free Trade Agreement. The agreement covers trade in goods, services, and other areas between MERCOSUR members and the EFTA states (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein). This marks a significant step in formalizing the trade relationship between the two […]
APEDA Facilitates First Biscuit Export Shipment from Varanasi to Oman Following India-Oman CEPA
India’s APEDA facilitated the first biscuit export shipment from Varanasi to Oman under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The shipment demonstrates market access gains from the CEPA for processed food exporters. This marks a concrete implementation outcome of the bilateral trade agreement.
India Deploys 1,000 Advisory Personnel to Help Businesses Maximize India-UK CETA Benefits
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across India to assist businesses in leveraging benefits under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The initiative is aimed at maximizing utilization of the FTA’s provisions by Indian exporters and importers. This follows the conclusion of the India-UK CETA negotiations.
Action Plan for Stabilizing and Upgrading Foreign Investment Utilization issued by MOFCOM, NDRC, and MOF
China’s Ministry of Commerce, National Development and Reform Commission, and Ministry of Finance jointly issued an action plan to stabilize and improve foreign investment. The plan likely includes specific measures on market access, investment facilitation, and sector-specific policies for foreign enterprises. This is a formal policy document with named measures affecting foreign capital entry conditions.
WTO CRTA Reviews Five Regional Trade Agreements, Discusses Gender Provisions
The WTO Committee on Regional Trade Agreements reviewed five RTAs covering 17 members and two non-members at its June 25 meeting. The committee also examined topics under the Transparency Mechanism for RTAs and heard presentations on trade and gender provisions in various members’ agreements.
General Council Chair outlines way forward on WTO reform, identifies facilitators
WTO General Council Chair Ambassador Clare Kelly (New Zealand) presented next steps for advancing to the substantive phase of WTO reform at a heads of delegation meeting on 26 June 2026, including indicative checkpoints to monitor progress. Facilitators have been identified for the main reform areas based on member nominations. Members emphasized the urgency of […]
Minister Tau Hails Signing of MOUs with Standards Regulators as Critical Milestone in China–SA Zero Tariff Trade Agreement
South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau signed MOUs with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation covering regulatory compliance and standards, framed as a key milestone in the China–SA zero tariff trade agreement. The MOUs aim to improve standards alignment and facilitate market access under the preferential trade arrangement. The signing marks […]
US Tariffs: Federal Council Reaffirms Commitment to Switzerland–US Joint Statement
Switzerland’s Federal Council published a declaration on 29 June 2026 outlining implementation of further elements of the November 2025 Switzerland-US joint statement aimed at stabilising bilateral trade relations. Switzerland expects reciprocal US commitments in return, while pursuing a comprehensive trade agreement as the long-term goal. The move is tied to managing US tariff pressures on […]
Commission presents Council with EU-Indonesia CEPA and Investment Protection Agreement for signature
The European Commission submitted proposals to the Council for signature and conclusion of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) with Indonesia. These agreements mark a significant step toward formalizing bilateral trade and investment relations between the EU and Indonesia.