
These are the world’s biggest trading blocs
Apr 28, 2023 · Trading blocs have historically been a key way of promoting regional relations and economic prosperity. Here are six of the world’s biggest ones.
The world’s free trade areas – and all you need to know about them
May 6, 2016 · The bloc has largely removed all export and import duties on items traded between the nations. It has also entered into agreements with a number of other nations, including China, …
What is RCEP, the world’s biggest trade deal? | World Economic Forum
May 18, 2021 · The Japanese government has approved the world’s largest trade deal. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) could come into force next January. Deborah Elms, …
RCEP trade agreement and the future of multilateralism
Mar 25, 2025 · The future of trade is under threat from rising protectionism, and prevailing narratives about the end of globalization. The RCEP trade agreement is a beacon for the future of …
Here’s what you need to know about the CPTPP | World Economic Forum
Apr 3, 2023 · The United Kingdom has joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trading bloc of 11 countries. Countries in the CPTPP agree to reduce …
What to know about an EU-India free trade agreement
Mar 7, 2025 · Trade in services between the EU and India reached nearly €60 billion in 2023, almost double the level in 2020. A third of that were digital services. The US and China account for 10.8% …
BRICS: Here’s what to know about the international bloc
Nov 20, 2024 · The BRICS bloc, originally Brazil, Russia, India and China, is expanding — and becoming more influential. Here's what to know.
Explainer: What is the European Free Trade Association?
Mar 20, 2024 · India has signed a $100bn free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association, which represents Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
Global cooperation is stalling but trade pacts continue | World ...
Mar 15, 2024 · The UK joins an Asia-Pacific trade bloc As part of its efforts to deepen global trade ties after leaving the European Union, the UK government agreed to join the Comprehensive and …
6 reasons why Africa's new free trade area is a global game changer
Feb 9, 2021 · Have you read? African free trade bloc opens for business, but challenges remain How a post-COVID-19 revival could kickstart Africa’s free trade area Africa's new free trade area is …