There is sufficient evidence that this type of agreement, on the contrary, no longer gives multinationals the freedom to exploit workers and shape the national and global economy according to their interests. List of agreements being negotiated. Agreements that have so far been discussed only in the absence of formal action by the parties concerned are not mentioned. The People`s Republic of China has bilateral trade agreements with the blocs, countries and their two specific administrative regions:[13] Other free trade agreements, such as those negotiated by the United States, are much broader and cover other issues, including services and investment. These agreements generally serve as a reference to existing WTO agreements. They often seek to go beyond what is stipulated in WTO rules. In December 1998, India and Sri Lanka signed a free trade agreement, with India agreeing to phase out tariffs on a wide range of Sri Lankan products within three years, while Sri Lanka agreed to lift tariffs on Indian products over an eight-year period. Bilateral free trade agreements (FAs) are concluded between two countries. Many governments around the world have signed, negotiated or are considering new bilateral free trade and investment agreements. The fourth EU Implementation Report (other languages), published in November 2020 and preceded by the preface by DG Commerce Director-General Sabine Weyand (other languages), provides an overview of the results achieved in 2019 and the remarkable work for the EU`s 36 main preferential trade agreements. The accompanying staff working document provides detailed information in accordance with the trade agreement and trading partners.
Full multilateral agreements (not listed below) see: List of multilateral free trade agreements. Regional trade agreements (ATRs) have multiplied over the years and have achieved, including a significant increase in major multilateral agreements being negotiated. Non-discrimination between trading partners is one of the fundamental principles of the WTO; However, reciprocal preferential agreements between two or more partners are one of the exceptions and are allowed by the WTO subject to a number of provisions. Information on WTO-notified ATRs is available in the RTA database.