Thailand participated in the 3rd Joint Committee meeting to upgrade the ASEAN-South Korea FTA, with progress on chapters covering customs procedures, trade facilitation, and competition/consumer protection. Parties aim to conclude negotiations by Thai fiscal year 2027 (BE 2570), with working groups tasked to resolve outstanding issues between sessions.
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Thailand and UAE Conclude CEPA Negotiations; Ministers Meet to Advance Partnership
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister announced the conclusion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Thailand and the UAE, following a meeting between the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Thailand’s Prime Minister. Both sides discussed next steps to build on the concluded negotiations and attract high-potential UAE investors to […]
Electronic Filing and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin under India-UK CETA Effective July 15, 2026
India’s DGFT announces that electronic filing and issuance of Preferential Certificates of Origin (CoO) under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will be operational from July 15, 2026. This enables exporters to obtain preferential tariff treatment under the FTA through the electronic CoO system. The notice marks a key implementation step for the […]
India DGFT Seeks Inputs on Proposed Amendment to FTP 2023: De Minimis Exemption from RCMC Requirements for Low-Value Exports
India’s DGFT is soliciting stakeholder inputs on a proposed amendment to paragraph 2.57 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, which would introduce a de minimis exemption from Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) requirements for low-value exports. The amendment aims to reduce compliance burdens for small exporters. Stakeholder comments are being sought before finalizing the policy change.
India-Oman CEPA: Inclusion of Tariff Rate Quotas in Handbook of Procedure 2023
India’s DGFT has amended Para 2.92 and Appendix-2A of the Handbook of Procedure 2023 to incorporate Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The amendments update procedural guidelines governing preferential trade under the bilateral CEPA.
India–UK CETA: TRQ Applications Invited for Calendar Year 2026
India’s DGFT is inviting applications for Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) allocations under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement for calendar year 2026. This indicates the India-UK CETA is in force and its TRQ provisions are being implemented. The notice relates to specific quota-based preferential market access under the agreement.
India–Oman CEPA: TRQ Applications Invited for FY 2026-27
India’s DGFT is inviting applications for Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) allocations under the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement for financial year 2026-27. This is part of the implementation of the bilateral CEPA between the two countries. Exporters/importers must apply to access preferential tariff rates within the specified quota limits.
Extension of Deadline for TRQ Applications under India-UK CETA for CY 2026
India’s DGFT has extended the last date for submission of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) applications under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement for calendar year 2026. This pertains to the administration of preferential import quotas under the bilateral trade agreement.
15th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee held during 6-9 October 2026
The 15th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting was held from 6-9 October 2026, focusing on the ongoing review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement. The meeting involved negotiations on tariff schedules and trade in goods provisions between India and ASEAN member states. This is part of the broader effort to modernize the AITIGA framework.
United States Invokes USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism Over Workers’ Rights at GLM Components Mexico
USTR has invoked the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) to review alleged denial of freedom of association and collective bargaining rights at GLM Components Mexico in Puebla. This is a formal trade enforcement action under the USMCA labor chapter. The RRM allows the US to seek remedies including tariff increases on goods from the […]