The US and Mexico will meet in Mexico City on July 21 for three days for the third bilateral negotiating round of the USMCA Joint Review. Discussions will focus on trade in steel and aluminum and de minimis (implied by snippet truncation). This is part of the formal USMCA review process.
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Ambassador Greer to Travel to Mexico for Continued USMCA Joint Review Bilateral Talks
USTR Ambassador Greer will travel to Mexico July 22-24 for bilateral talks with Secretary Ebrard as part of the USMCA Joint Review process. Discussions will cover steel and aluminum and derivative products, automobiles, economic security, and labor. This is a continuation of ongoing USMCA review negotiations.
Ambassador Greer Signs the U.S.-Jordan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
USTR Ambassador Greer and Jordan’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply signed the United States–Jordan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade on July 21, 2026. The agreement aims to expand market access for American exporters and deepen economic ties between the two countries. Specific substantive trade measures are referenced as part of the deal.
Indonesia Pushes for IP-CEPA Ratification, Minister: Peru as Gateway to South American Exports
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso is urging parliament to expedite ratification of the Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IP-CEPA). The minister frames Peru as a gateway for Indonesian exports to South America. The push focuses on accelerating the formal legislative process to bring the agreement into force.
Ministry of Trade Working Meeting with DPR Commission VI on Ratification of Four Trade Agreements
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.
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.