World Jun 02 Canada calls on U.S. and Mexico to renew free trade agreement for another 16 years By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
World Mar 23 EU says Mercosur free trade deal will start May 1, accounting for 25% of global GDP A landmark free trade deal between the European Union and four South American countries will begin on May 1 after more than a quarter-century of negotiations and new global economic uncertainty unleashed by tariffs, critical mineral controls and the war… By Sam McNeil, Associated Press
World Jan 27 U.S. pressure propels India and EU to clinch historic free trade agreement India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties after nearly two decades of negotiations. By Rajesh Roy, Sam McNeil, Associated Press
World Dec 18 EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur amid farmer protests The European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy threatened to derail the pact, seen by its backers as an important geopolitical move for both continents. By Sam McNeil, Associated Press
Politics Apr 10 Trump claims countries are 'cheating' the U.S. on trade. What does that mean? While cheating on trade does happen — genuine accusations of it can be adjudicated at the World Trade Organization — the White House’s formula for calculating the tariff rates leaned on how much of a trade imbalance a country has… By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact
Jun 12 Head of WTO anticipates roadblocks as ministers negotiate trade deals By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press At a time when some experts question WTO's future and relevance, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala hopes the meeting involving more than 120 ministers from the organization's 164 member countries yields progress toward reducing inequality and ensuring fair and free trade. Continue reading
Feb 16 U.S. says China's aggressive trade policies 'cause serious harm' By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The United States has accused China of failing to meet its commitments to the World Trade Organization. Continue reading
May 05 U.K., U.S. kick off post-Brexit free trade talks amid pandemic After a delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, British and American negotiators have opened negotiations on a trade agreement that the U.K. government hopes will bring a post-Brexit economic and diplomatic boost. Continue reading
Jun 30 Vietnam, European Union sign free trade agreement By Associated Press Vietnam and the European Union signed a free trade agreement on Sunday, opening opportunities to further boost trade between the euro bloc and one of Southeast Asia’s biggest manufacturing nations. Continue reading
Jun 04 Trump says GOP would be 'foolish' to block Mexico tariffs By Lisa Mascaro, Luis Alonso Lugo, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Republican lawmakers have warned they may have no choice but to take action in Congress to stop President Donald Trump from implementing tariffs on Mexican goods. Continue reading