February
11 February 2025
Trade Policy Developments
MERCOSUR – El Salvador:
Argentina - representing MERCOSUR and El Salvador sign terms of reference to begin negotiations for a free trade agreement
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP):
The United Kingdom formally enters the Agreement
Interim Agreement Commercial between Chile and the Union European:
Entry into force of the Agreement
Pacific Alliance - Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore:
Senate of Chile approves economic-trade agreement between the Pacific Alliance and Singapore
Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA):
Conclusion of substantial discussions on Costa Rica's accession to this agreement
Chile - Panama Free Trade Agreement:
Extraordinary session of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Affairs Committee
Chile-Brazil Free Trade Agreement:
Chile and Brazil held the first meeting of the Trade and Environment Committee
Tratado de Libre Comercio Colombia - EE.UU.:
Decisión No. 9 de la Comisión de Libre Comercio - Nota interpretativa sobre capítulo de inversiones del Acuerdo
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Trade and Investment (CEPA) Costa Rica - United Arab Emirates:
Notes of ratification of the Agreement exchanged
Canada – Ecuador:
Canada welcomes successful conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations between Canada and Ecuador
El Salvador – Peru:
Joint declaration agreeing to restart negotiations to sign a free trade agreement
Pacific Alliance:
Admission of Costa Rica as a candidate for membership in the bloc