ASEAN Free Trade Area and ASEAN+1 agreements
Everything filed under this heading in our trade coverage, the 23 reports filed on it so far.
US Importers Face Risks in DDP Shipping Arrangements
A logistics firm warns US importers of rising compliance risks under 'delivered duty-paid' shipping, while the WTO Director-General calls for...
South-South Trade Growth Accelerates, Reshaping Global Dynamics
South-South merchandise exports reached USD 7.2 trillion in 2025, accounting for 27.8% of world exports, having grown nearly twice as fast as...
Aid for Trade Impact on Developing Economies Assessed
A new OECD-WTO review finds developing economies now account for nearly half of global merchandise exports, but Least Developed Countries remain...
India's defence minister arrives in Philippines for ASEAN defence dialogue
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Cebu to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus, where ministers will discuss regional...
ASEAN 2026 Defense Summit in Cebu to Address South China Sea
ASEAN will hold its 2026 defense ministers' summit in Cebu, Philippines, with maritime territorial disputes set to dominate the agenda as the bloc...
WTO Committee Advances Trade Facilitation Agreement Review
The WTO Trade Facilitation Committee is pushing to finalize its second review by year-end, with members hearing presentations on risk management, AI...
Vietnam and EFTA Sign Free Trade Agreement After Decade-Long Talks
Vietnam signed a free trade agreement with the four EFTA nations-Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland-in Hanoi on October 18, concluding...
Port of Los Angeles Sets Monthly Cargo Record in September 2026
The Port of Los Angeles handled a record 1,042,652 twenty-foot equivalent units in September 2026, its busiest month in 118 years, driven by surging...
Trade complaint, tariffs stall railcar fleet planning amid rising traffic
Despite rising freight volumes, North American railcar fleet planning is frozen by tariff uncertainty and a trade complaint against Mexican-built...
Trump Visits Peterbilt Plant to Push Tariff Policies
President Donald Trump will tour the Peterbilt truck factory in Denton, Texas, on Thursday to highlight his administration's trade policies.
Russia's WTO Challenge to EU Carbon Levy Triggers Panel
A WTO dispute panel will examine Russia's claims that the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism and emissions trading scheme violate trade rules.
FleetCor and CEO to Pay $100 Million in FTC Fee Settlement
FleetCor, now operating as Corpay, and its CEO Ronald Clarke have agreed to a $100 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over hidden...
WTO Goods Barometer Shows Resilient Trade Growth
The WTO's Goods Trade Barometer reading of 102.0 indicates world merchandise trade volume is above trend and gaining momentum, driven by strong...
US Bans Canadian Imports, Restricts Federal Contracts
The Trump administration has escalated its trade dispute with Canada by announcing import bans on specific goods.
Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on $20B in US Goods
Canada has imposed tariffs of up to 50% on nearly $20 billion worth of US imports, escalating a trade dispute.
Trump Threatens to Halt Trade with Mexico Over Deficits
President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could stop trading with Mexico and other countries where it runs large trade deficits.
WTO 2026 Forum to Focus on Services Trade
The WTO has released the programme for its 2026 Public Forum, which will examine services as a driver of development, income, and job creation.
ROK Outlines ASEAN Partnership Vision
South Korea's ambassador to ASEAN briefed the Committee of Permanent Representatives on a new vision for the ASEAN-ROK Comprehensive Strategic...
Trump's Canada Trade Fight Tests US Leverage
Analysts say the escalating US-Canada trade dispute is being closely watched by China and other partners, who see lessons in Ottawa's resistance and...
ASEAN Holds Infrastructure Project Training
The ASEAN Committee on Sustainable Infrastructure convened the first edition of its Infrastructure Project Development Training Series on 27-28...
ASEAN-IPR Council Meets on Peace Resilience
The ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation Governing Council held its 41st meeting on August 28, 2026, in Manila.
Singapore denies US tariff evasion claims
Singapore's trade minister has stated the country will not tolerate the use of its ports for tariff evasion.
WTO Adopts Report on EU Fatty Acid Duties
WTO members adopted a panel report finding EU anti-dumping duties on Indonesian fatty acid violated trade rules.