Free Trade
Chip globalisation is over, and sanctions work: TSMC founder Morris Chang
In the chips sector, globalization is dead. Free trade is dead, Chang said at an event in Taipei Thursday
 "Chip globalisation is over, and sanctions work: TSMC founder Morris Chang")
India-UK free trade talks covered 11 policy areas in seventh round
The seventh round of India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) talks concluded following technical discussions across 11 policy areas over 43 separate sessions between negotiators from both sides here last month, the British government has said. In an outcome statement released on Monday, the Department for Business and Trade did not give any further details on the policy areas covered, but confirmed that the eighth round of talks is due to take place in a few weeks' time. On 10 February 2023, the United Kingdom and the Republic of India concluded the seventh round of talks for an India-UK FTA, the outcome statement reads. Technical discussions were held across 11 policy areas over 43 separate sessions. They included detailed draft treaty text discussions in these policy areas. The eighth round of negotiations is due to take place later this Spring, it said. As with previous rounds, last month's session was also conducted in a hybrid fashion, with a number of Indian officials travelling
 "India-UK free trade talks covered 11 policy areas in seventh round")
India-UK free trade deal stuck on free access to skilled workers
Any failure to conclude a trade accord with Britain will be a missed opportunity for India, a nation upon which many economies are pinning their hopes amid intensified geopolitical struggles
 "India-UK free trade deal stuck on free access to skilled workers")
CBIC floats new norms to curb undervaluation of goods by importers
Nove comes after customs dept observed several consignments from South-East Asia in which rules of origin were flouted, and the FTA route was being used to evade duties
 "CBIC floats new norms to curb undervaluation of goods by importers")
Time is ripe for India to explore trade deal with AfCFTA: Commerce Secy
AfCFTA brings together the 55 countries of the African Union and eight regional economic communities to create a single market for the continent
 "Time is ripe for India to explore trade deal with AfCFTA: Commerce Secy")
India-UK free trade treaty text advances at close of fourth round of talks
The Department for International Trade brought together technical experts for discussions in 71 separate sessions covering 20 policy areas
 "India-UK free trade treaty text advances at close of fourth round of talks")
India and EU comprehensive free trade deal to be finalised by 2024
Negotiations are expected to kick start in June, after the World Trade Organisation's (WTO's) 12th ministerial meeting.
 "India and EU comprehensive free trade deal to be finalised by 2024")
India's trade pacts: A toss-up between strategic interests, economic gains
A free trade agreement (FTA) is due to be signed with Israel in June. By the end of 2022-23, at least one more FTA will possibly be entered into with the UK.
India and Canada set to relaunch free trade agreement talks
During April 2021-January 2022, Indian exports to Canada increased to $3 billion, up almost by a fourth as compared to a year ago.
 "India and Canada set to relaunch free trade agreement talks")
Boris Johnson dismisses visa link with Indian free trade deal
Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh asked Johnson if a relaxation of visa controls from India was in the works to secure a trade agreement
 "Boris Johnson dismisses visa link with Indian free trade deal")
India-UK FTA negotiations likely to start next month, says Goyal
He was speaking at the 94th Annual Convention of industry body Ficci
 "India-UK FTA negotiations likely to start next month, says Goyal")
Third round of India-UAE free-trade pact talks in Delhi from Dec 6-10
Under a free-trade agreement, two trading partners reduce or eliminate customs duties on the maximum number of goods traded between them
 "Third round of India-UAE free-trade pact talks in Delhi from Dec 6-10")
Rejecting RCEP making it tough for India to raise exports: Experts
In 2019, these 15 RCEP countries' combined imports goods were worth $4.96 trillion
 "Rejecting RCEP making it tough for India to raise exports: Experts")
New N American free trade deal among US, Canada, Mexico comes into effect
A new trade deal between the United States, Canada and Mexico came into effect on Wednesday
 "New N American free trade deal among US, Canada, Mexico comes into effect")
Why free trade isn't dead despite Trump's attacks on system that upholds it
Notwithstanding Trump's bluster, it's too soon to mourn the end of international cooperation
 "Why free trade isn't dead despite Trump's attacks on system that upholds it")
From Brexit to WTO, how special migration rules in free trade deals work
Most trade today takes place under the governance of regional and bilateral free trade agreements between two countries, or groups of countries
 "From Brexit to WTO, how special migration rules in free trade deals work")
Free trade vs protection: Battle still on
The priority given to free trade has generated expectations that are yet to be met
 "Free trade vs protection: Battle still on")
Put pressure on India to promote free trade: Chinese media
China need to adjust its speed and rhythm to avoid overheating outbound investment to India: Media
 "Put pressure on India to promote free trade: Chinese media")
Germany calls for free trade accord, welcomes China steel talks offer
Sigmar Gabriel warns that a proliferation of bilateral trade deals could lead to varying standards and rules
 "Germany calls for free trade accord, welcomes China steel talks offer")
European Union, Canada sign free trade deal but battle not over
For Canada the deal is important to reduce its reliance on the neighbouring United States as an export market
 "European Union, Canada sign free trade deal but battle not over")
