While President Trump talks tough on trade, Europe and Japan are getting on with business.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday (28 June) called on Europe to immediately apply the CETA free trade agreement while the two sides work through a final hurdle pertaining to agricultural quotas.

The head of the largest U.S. railroad said on Wednesday that based on conversations with officials from President Donald Trump's administration including Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, he is confident upcoming talks will result in a "more effective" North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Japanese farm minister Yuji Yamamoto urged the European Union on Tuesday to give way on its demand that Japan open its market to dairy products from the bloc.

Japanese and European Union negotiators meeting in Tokyo aim to reach a free trade deal that would stand against a protectionist tide threatening the global economy, and make the United States think twice over pursuing inward-looking policies.

A free trade agreement for Norwegian seafood in Japan may be on the horizon, and would alone account for over NOK 200 million ($30.4m) in annual duty savings, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) said in a release.

The Republic of China (Taiwan) government is committed to seeking membership for the country in the Trans-Pacific Partnership and playing its part in bringing the trade agreement into force for the benefit of the fastest-growing region of the world economy, Premier Lin Chuan said June 23.

Physical ‘chokepoints’ along trade routes are critical to global food security. The importance of these chokepoints and the risks of closure or disruption are increasing, but such risks and their potential impact remain largely overlooked.

Japan’s chief cabinet secretary and the cabinet’s spokesman, said Monday that he welcomed various countries and areas, including Taiwan, to participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Africa has moved an inch closer to realising the dream of a continent with a free trade area despite persisting stumbling blocks, if the third African ministers of trade meeting held in Niger last week is to be scrutinised.