Among the strongest performers, Thermo Fisher Scientific rose 12%, topping the leaderboard for large-cap stocks, followed by T-Mobile US, up 9%.

The U.S. and China have reached an agreement — again — to deescalate trade tensions. China is making it easier for U.S. companies crucial magnets and rare earths materials.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland over the weekend, seeking to reach a framework trade agreement shortly before a 30% tariff on EU imports comes into effect.

“The India-U.K. FTA is not just a trade deal, it’s a strategic economic partnership that will dramatically boost our exports,” the minister noted. He added that Indian exporters now have over 99% access to the U.K. market under the deal, with significant sectors such as textiles and leather enjoying zero-duty benefits.

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday termed the India-UK free trade agreement as "game-changing" and said it will benefit every section in India including farmers, youth,

The India-UK free trade agreement is a game changer in trade, investment and services sectors, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said after inking the landmark deal with UK counterpart

Whether President Donald Trump will renegotiate the country’s trade agreement with Mexico and Canada remains to be seen, but the threat is already affecting commerce on the border.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday the United States and Pakistan were "very close" to a trade deal that could come within days, but comments from the U.S. after Dar met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned no timeline.