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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: FMD Control Area Established in ||Kharas

Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture has established a Foot-and-Mouth Disease control area in ||Kharas to maintain its FMD-free status and safeguard international trade.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

No Excuses to Delay Free Trade

The Mercosur-European Union trade agreement is set to take effect by the end of May, marking a significant milestone after 26 years of negotiation.

Mar 22 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oil refining with tax incentives in the Free Trade Zone of Manaus could lower fuel prices, evaluates senator

Senator Eduardo Braga believes that a new federal policy allowing oil refining in Manaus's Free Trade Zone, backed by tax incentives, could lead to lower gasoline prices in the region.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal government regulates refining in the Free Trade Zone of Manaus and provides tax incentives for fuels

The Brazilian federal government has established regulations for oil refining in the Free Trade Zone of Manaus to offer tax incentives for local fuel production.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Leopoldo Montenegro assumes command of the Superintendence of the Free Trade Zone of Manaus

Leopoldo Augusto Melo Montenegro Junior has taken over as the head of the Superintendence of the Free Trade Zone of Manaus (Suframa).

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus Free Trade Zone in Focus: ExpoPIM 4.0 Presents Data and Perspectives

The ExpoPIM 4.0 event in Manaus showcases the growth and potential of the Manaus Free Trade Zone, highlighting significant industrial contributions and employment growth.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Afreximbank Urges Acceleration of Implementation of the Single Continental Market With AfCFTA Adjustment Fund

The AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Corporation held an event in Lagos to encourage Nigerian investors to support the adjustment fund aimed at facilitating trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Afreximbank Urges Acceleration of Implementation of the Single Continental Market With AfCFTA Adjustment Fund

The AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Corporation hosted an event in Lagos to promote its fund aimed at supporting Nigeria's adaptation to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s Hainan free-trade hub reinvents itself as Hong Kongโ€™s rival โ€“ and partner

China's Hainan province is evolving into a competitive but collaborative free-trade hub with Hong Kong, leveraging its strengths in finance and other sectors.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Pierre Poilievre on Joe Rogan podcast โ€˜fought for Canadian workers and interestsโ€™

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada's Conservative Party, discussed Canadian workers' interests and tariff-free trade during a podcast interview with Joe Rogan.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

ExpoPIM 4.0 starts this Wednesday and discusses the future of the Free Trade Zone after tax reform in Manaus

ExpoPIM 4.0, an event focused on the future of the Industrial Hub of Manaus, commenced on Wednesday to discuss the impact of tax reforms on the region's economic potential.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Paraguay gives green light and agreement with EU is ratified by Mercosur founders

Paraguay has ratified the free trade agreement with the European Union, completing the legislative process for Mercosur member states.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: EU president to visit Australia as sides inch closer to signing free trade deal

EU President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Australia next week for discussions aimed at finalizing a free trade agreement.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takagi holds talks with Singapore's Prime Minister, aiming to cooperate in five areas including promoting free trade

Japan's Prime Minister Takagi and Singapore's Prime Minister Wong have upgraded their countries' relations to a 'strategic partnership' during their recent meeting.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Afreximbank Announces Opening of Registration for 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa

Afreximbank Academy has launched registration for the 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa to enhance trade-related skills among banking professionals and practitioners.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Mercosur: Paraguay ratifies the trade agreement with the European Union

Paraguay has unanimously ratified a trade agreement with the European Union, finalizing its role in the world's largest free trade zone established by Mercosur and the EU.

Mar 18 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Congress promulgates EU-Mercosur agreement, and treaty comes into effect in May

The Brazilian Congress has confirmed the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, which is set to take effect in May.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

National Congress promulgates agreement between Mercosur and the European Union

The Brazilian National Congress has promulgated a trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, one of the largest free trade areas in the world.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government and IDB want to expand access for small businesses to Europe after EU-Mercosur agreement

The Brazilian government has announced a program to facilitate micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises' access to the European market following a free trade agreement with the EU.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

US Attack in Chabahar, Iran Reverberates with the Sound of Explosions

US fighter jets attacked military bases near the Chabahar Free Trade-Indindustrial Zone in southeastern Iran, causing significant explosions in the area.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Recommendation to Major Cardboard Manufacturer: Over 7,800 Printing Plates to be Stored Free of Charge

Japan's Fair Trade Commission has issued a recommendation for major cardboard manufacturer Nippon Tokan Package to pay for services and prevent recurrence after it was found to have illegally required subcontractors to store over 7,800 items free of charge.

Mar 13 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

The Last Chance for Middle Powers Against the US and China

The article discusses how the United States has relinquished its role as a protector of collective security, free trade, and the rule of law, prompting middle powers to reassess their diplomatic positions in light of China's growing influence.

Mar 12 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Poilievre to travel to U.S. to โ€˜fight for tariff-free accessโ€™ to American market

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilevre plans a trip to the U.S. to promote tariff-free access to the American market for Canadian businesses.

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

YKKAP Recommended for Violations of Subcontracting Law - 4,997 Tooling Stored Free of Charge

YKKAP has been reprimanded by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for violating subcontracting laws by having 4,997 toolings stored free of charge by contracted firms.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Automaker with higher Canadian production to get more tariff-free U.S. imports

The Canadian government permits an unnamed automaker to import more U.S.-made vehicles tariff-free due to increased production and sales in Canada.

Mar 9 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Today marks 250 years since the first publication of the Bible of capitalism

This article commemorates the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's influential work "The Wealth of Nations," discussing its relevance in todayโ€™s economic discussions.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

ExpoPIM and the potential of the ZFM: event discusses the future after tax reform and innovation in Manaus

The upcoming ExpoPIM event will explore the potential of the Manaus Free Trade Zone as a hub for Brazil's new industries, focusing on technology and innovation following tax reforms.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

The Revolution of 1776 / 250 Years Ago Adam Smith Published His Wealth of Nations, the Foundational Work of Economics

The article discusses the publication of Adam Smith's "Wealth of Nations" in 1776, which significantly transformed economic thought and laid the groundwork for modern economics.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Dousa: The Swedish government stands up for snus

The Swedish government is opposing Austria's proposal to ban the online sale of white snus and to regulate nicotine content, asserting that it hampers the free movement of goods within the EU.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Brazil has ratified the free trade agreement with the EU and Mercosur countries

Brazil's Senate has ratified a long-awaited free trade agreement with the EU and Mercosur, which aims to establish a huge trade zone.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Supermarket 'Kamashin' Warned for Suspected Violation of Antitrust Law: Free Delivery from Suppliers

Kamashin, a supermarket chain in Tochigi Prefecture, has been warned by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for suspected violations of the antitrust law by forcing suppliers to deliver products for free under the guise of 'open sponsorship.'

Mar 5 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Annoyance or Reality: Understand Why European Agribusiness Feels Threatened by the Mercosur Agreement

The Mercosur free trade agreement is set to come into provisional effect in Brazil within two months despite protests from European leaders.

Mar 5 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Brazilian Parliament Approved the Mercosur Agreement

The Brazilian Senate has approved a free trade agreement between the South American economic bloc Mercosur and the European Union, following approval from the lower house.

Mar 4 โ€ข 23:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Brazil's Senate ratifies Mercosur free trade deal with European Union

Brazil's Senate has ratified a significant free trade agreement with the European Union, joining Argentina and Uruguay in establishing a major trade bloc while facing opposition from European farmers.

Mar 4 โ€ข 23:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves EU-Mercosur agreement and text goes to Lula for signing

The Brazilian Senate has approved the long-negotiated free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, moving it forward for presidential sanction.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves agreement between Mercosur and the European Union

The Brazilian Senate unanimously approved the long-awaited free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, aimed at creating one of the world's largest free trade areas.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula government publishes decree regulating protection for Brazilian agribusiness in the EU-Mercosur agreement

The Lula government has published a decree to implement safeguard measures aimed at protecting Brazilian producers under the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement.

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government regulates protection rules for national producers in agreements like the one approved between Mercosur and the European Union

Brazil's government has established regulations for bilateral safeguard measures to protect local producers in free trade agreements like the Mercosur-European Union deal.

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The European Commission attempts to enforce free trade agreement despite the European Parliament's objections

The European Commission is moving forward with the implementation of the free trade agreement with Mercosur countries, despite potential pushback from the European Parliament.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Poilievre says he would only open critical mineral stockpile to allies without tariffs

Pierre Poilievre stated that a future Conservative government would only grant access to a national critical mineral stockpile to allies with free trade agreements in times of crisis.

Mar 2 โ€ข 22:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hainan's Transformation: A Hub for Free Trade and Future Industries 'The Hawaii of the East'

Hainan, once known as a tourist destination, is evolving into a major free trade port and industrial hub under China's reform and opening-up policy.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Safeguarding Free Trade"... South Korea-Singapore Leaders Agree on FTA Improvement Talks

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed to begin negotiations to improve the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between their countries, focusing on areas like supply chains amid increasing global uncertainty.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Ecowas Targets Full Integration By 2050, Seeks to Remove Barriers

ECOWAS is launching an initiative to achieve full regional integration by 2050, focusing on removing barriers and promoting peace and growth.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Agreement to Begin FTA Improvement Negotiations at Korea-Singapore Summit... Strengthening Cooperation in Nuclear Power and AI

During a state visit to Singapore, President Lee Jae-myung and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed to commence negotiations to improve the Korea-Singapore free trade agreement.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Trump's Tariffs Have Gutted AGOA's Duty-Free Promise - Our Model Shows How

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been undermined by increased US tariffs, effectively eliminating its promised duty-free benefits for eligible African countries.

Mar 2 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

China in Africa: from resource extraction to tariff-free trade

China has recently announced an extension of its zero-tariff policy to imports from 53 African countries, marking a significant milestone in its trade relations with the continent.

Mar 1 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Meloni: "What a mistake the tariffs between the US and the EU"

Giorgia Meloni criticizes the tariffs imposed between the US and the EU, advocating for a move towards free trade instead.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

European Union announces temporary implementation of free trade agreement with Mercosur

The European Union has announced the temporary implementation of its free trade agreement with Mercosur, seeking to gain a strategic advantage in the global market.

Feb 28 โ€ข 01:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India-EU's 'Mother of All Deals' to Reduce Tariffs on Luxury Cars

The India-EU free trade agreement draft, termed the 'Mother of All Deals', aims to enhance bilateral trade by granting mutual tariff reductions over five years, especially benefiting exports and European luxury goods.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

EU-Mercosur Agreement Expected to Come into Effect in Brazil by the End of May, Says Alckmin

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced that the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement could become effective in Brazil by the end of May if approved by the Senate shortly.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:07 UTC

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