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.
Topic Archives:Market Access
Amendment to Guidelines for Market Access Support under Export Promotion Mission (EPM) — Niryat Disha
India’s DGFT has amended the guidelines for Market Access Support (MAS) under the Export Promotion Mission (Niryat Disha) via Trade Notice No. 08/2026. The amendment updates rules governing financial support for exporters seeking market access. Specific changes to eligibility or funding criteria are referenced but not detailed in the snippet.
Amendment to Import Policy for Copper (Chapter 74) and Aluminium (Chapter 76) under ITC(HS) 2022
India’s DGFT has amended import policy conditions under Chapter 74 (copper) and Chapter 76 (aluminium) of the ITC(HS) 2022 schedule. The changes modify sub-paragraphs of specific policy conditions governing imports of these metals. This affects the regulatory framework for copper and aluminium imports into India.
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.
Exporting to Turkey: Vietnamese Businesses Must Note New Food Import Regulations
Turkey has introduced new food import control regulations that Vietnamese exporters must comply with. Vietnamese businesses exporting food products to Turkey are advised to review and adhere to the updated requirements. The notice highlights specific regulatory changes affecting market access for Vietnamese food exports.
CPTPP Joint Ministerial Statement on Expansion, Implementation, and Cooperation
CPTPP ministers issued a joint statement covering the agreement’s expansion, implementation, and cooperation. The statement addresses ongoing accession processes and operational matters for the trans-Pacific trade bloc. Specific policy outcomes on membership and implementation were announced.
India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to Enter into Force on 15 July 2026
India and the United Kingdom announced that their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and an Agreement on Social Security Contributions will enter into force on 15 July 2026. The agreement is described as a next-generation economic corridor deal. No further details are available in the snippet.
Ambassador Jamieson Greer Leads U.S. Delegation to India for Bilateral Trade Agreement Talks
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer led a U.S. delegation to India for bilateral trade agreement negotiations. The talks represent a formal round of negotiations toward a U.S.-India trade deal. No specific outcomes are detailed in the snippet, but the engagement is a named, structured trade negotiation event.
Ratification of Free Trade Agreement between MERCOSUR and Singapore – Joint Note MRE/MDIC/MAPA
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.
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 […]