$BTC Major Trade Agreements & Negotiations

• EU–Mercosur Deal Progress: The European Union member states have backed a long-awaited free-trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay), potentially opening tariff-free access across ~700 million people. This deal aims to boost exports but faces opposition from farmers and environmental groups focused on agricultural and ecological impacts. �

• India–EU FTA Talks Advancing: India and the EU reported significant progress in their free trade agreement discussions, signaling momentum toward broader market integration and reduced trade frictions. �

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2. Rising Regional Trade Tensions

• China–Japan Trade Strain: China has launched investigations and tightened export controls on key chemicals with Japan, heightening trade tensions amid broader geopolitical stress in East Asia. �

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3. Global Business Conditions & Policy Impact

• Survey Shows Rising Trade Barriers: A World Economic Forum survey highlights that doing business globally became harder in 2025, with many executives citing rising trade barriers and policy uncertainty—largely linked to tariffs and geopolitical disputes—as key constraints on investment and growth. �

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4. Market & Trading Sector Activity

• Record Derivatives Trading: Cboe Global Markets announced record derivatives activity and expansion of trading hours/products, reflecting strong investor engagement despite trade-related macro uncertainty. �

• Brokerage Consolidation: TP ICAP is acquiring Vantage Capital Markets, a move that will expand its global trading capabilities, especially in Asia-Pacific markets. �

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Broad Context (Recent Months):

• Leading economic bodies (UNCTAD, OECD) have warned that trade tensions and tariff policies are slowing global growth and increasing uncertainty. �

• U.S.–China trade conflicts and various tariff escalations over 2025 continue to influence supply chains, investment decisions, and market sentiment. �

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