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Following the approval of the Mercosur-European Union agreement by Congress, Javier Milei's government has urged activation of the trade pact, which will take effect from May.

A Canadian minister stated that Mexico is keen to preserve the trilateral trade pact with Canada and the United States during a recent meeting.

President Trump is privately considering withdrawing from the North American trade pact, which has resulted in some fluctuation in the peso's exchange rate against the dollar.

Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating withdrawing the U.S. from the CUSMA trade agreement, raising concerns about the stability of the trade pact among North American countries.

The EU and Australia have reportedly completed negotiations for a defense and security pact that may coincide with an ongoing free trade agreement.

Bangladesh is hastily attempting to finalize a trade agreement with the US before its general elections, raising concerns among local businesses about the timing and transparency of the deal.

Economist Carlos Melconian discussed the recent trade agreement with the United States, emphasizing its potential benefits for Argentina's beef exports while cautioning about the finer details of the pact.

The signing of the Reciprocal Trade and Investment Agreement by Chancellor Pablo Quirno and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is seen as a significant triumph for Javier Milei, reflecting his personal initiative to pursue the pact.

The government of Javier Milei has submitted the Mercosur-EU agreement and plans to send another trade pact with the United States to Congress for approval.

Madagascar's textile industry faces uncertainty following the one-year renewal of the Agoa trade pact, crucial for duty-free exports to the U.S.

The US has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act, enabling 32 African countries to have duty-free access to its market through the end of the year.

US President Donald Trump has signed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, allowing certain sub-Saharan African countries to continue exporting products duty-free to the US.

The EU member states have overwhelmingly supported a significant free trade agreement with Latin American countries after 25 years of negotiations, raising questions about the future of opposition to the deal.

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz expresses optimism that a free-trade agreement between India and the EU will be established by the end of the month, aimed at enhancing bilateral trade.

The agreement with Mercosur is expected to increase EU sales to the region by 40% and establish the world's largest free trade area by nearly eliminating tariffs.

The EU Council has approved the trade pact with Mercosur, paving the way for the largest trade agreement in the EU amid the retreat of the US.

The European Commission proposes measures to lower the cost of imports of fertilizers and other agricultural inputs in order to overcome resistance from the agricultural sector regarding the trade agreement with Mercosur, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

The European Commission is proposing improvements to the Common Agricultural Policy to alleviate Italy and France's concerns regarding the Mercosur trade agreement.

French farmers are protesting nationwide due to their financial struggles, coinciding with Italy's reported support for the Mercosur trade deal.