The UK is pursuing improved market access for services exports in bilateral trade talks with China. The discussions focus on specific services trade objectives, indicating a substantive policy dialogue. Further details on sectors or outcomes are not available from the snippet alone.
Topic Archives:Market Access
Taiwan BSMI Implements Mandatory Inspection Requirements for Nine Product Categories Including EV Charging Equipment from July 1, 2026
Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) will enforce new mandatory inspection requirements for nine product categories effective July 1, 2026, including electric vehicle charging equipment (≤30 kW), power conversion systems (≤20 kW), and stationary lithium energy storage systems (≤20 kWh). These are new non-tariff conformity assessment measures affecting market access for imported and […]
United States and Uzbekistan Announce Early Harvest on Trade, Accelerate Reciprocal Trade and Investment Talks
During USTR Ambassador Greer’s visit to Tashkent, the US and Uzbekistan agreed to an ‘early harvest’ of trade commitments aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and investment ties and ensuring reciprocity and balance. The two countries also agreed to accelerate negotiations on a broader reciprocal trade and investment agreement.
USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation into Germany’s Pharmaceutical Pricing Practices
USTR has initiated a Section 301 investigation into Germany’s persistent underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products, with a comment docket opened June 25, 2026 and a deadline of August 10, 2026. The notice of initiation was published June 18, 2026. This investigation could lead to tariffs or other trade measures against Germany.
Public Hearing on Proposed Responsive Action in Section 301 Investigation of Brazil
USTR will hold a public hearing on July 6-7 regarding proposed responsive actions in a Section 301 investigation of Brazil covering digital trade, electronic payment services, and unfair trade practices. The hearing is part of the formal process to determine potential trade measures against Brazil. This involves market access, digital trade, and possible tariff or […]
US Stakeholders Applaud Trump Decision Not to Rubber-Stamp USMCA Renewal
President Trump declined to automatically renew the USMCA, keeping the agreement in effect while the US pursues renegotiation to address perceived shortcomings. The USTR press release highlights support from American farmers, manufacturers, ranchers, and service suppliers for this decision. The move signals a formal review/renegotiation process for the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
UK and Malaysia launch negotiations on Digital Trade Agreement
The UK and Malaysia have officially launched negotiations on a bilateral Digital Trade Agreement aimed at removing barriers to digital trade and enabling UK exporters to expand into Malaysian high-tech markets. The announcement marks a formal start to structured talks on digital trade rules between the two countries.
Korea Attracts $165M FDI from Four European Tech Firms, Signs Digital Trade Agreement with EU
During President Lee Jae-myung’s EU visit, South Korea secured $165 million in foreign direct investment from four European advanced technology companies including Germany’s Orafol, France’s Quandela, Netherlands’ Prodrive Technologies, and Sweden’s Mycronic. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy also signed a digital trade agreement with the EU at an investor roundtable in Brussels. The […]
Korea-Morocco Economic Cooperation Accelerated: Director-General Working Group Established, CEPA Negotiations Targeted
Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo visited Morocco on June 11-12, 2026, meeting with Morocco’s Minister of State for Trade Omar Hejira. The two sides agreed to establish a director-general level working group to advance trade and investment cooperation, with the explicit goal of launching negotiations for a Korea-Morocco Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as soon […]
Korea-Bangladesh CEPA 4th Round of Formal Negotiations Held
The 4th round of formal negotiations for a Korea-Bangladesh Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from June 14–19, 2026. Eleven working groups are meeting on topics including goods concessions, services, and rules of origin. Korea is seeking to diversify export markets amid a rapidly changing global trade environment.