Lists of free trade agreements
A Simple Guide to Free Trade Agreement Lists
Free trade agreements (FTAs) are deals between countries that aim to make trade easier by reducing tariffs and other barriers. They cover goods, services, and sometimes rules on investment and intellectual property.
Lists of FTAs bring these deals together in one place. They show who is involved, what the agreement covers, and when it started. The lists help people understand trade rules and compare different deals.
How the lists are organized:
- By region (for example, Europe, Asia, the Americas)
- By partner country or group (bilateral agreements, regional blocs, or multi-country deals)
- By date, showing newer agreements first
- By the type of agreement (two countries vs. many countries)
What you’ll usually see in a list:
- Name of the agreement
- Member countries
- Year it came into effect
- A short note on key areas covered (tariffs, services, origin rules, dispute settlement)
Why these lists matter:
- They show what trade rules apply in different places
- They help businesses plan cross-border activity
- They track how trade relationships change over time
If you want to know whether a country has a trade deal with another, check the relevant list and look up the agreement’s name.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 08:20 (CET).