Resolution criteria:
This market will resolve to "Yes" for each country with which the United States finalizes and signs a new trade agreement between May 5, 2025, and December 31, 2025. A trade agreement is considered finalized when both parties have officially signed the document. The market will resolve to "No" for countries where no such agreement is signed within the specified timeframe.
Background:
As of May 5, 2025, the United States is engaged in various trade negotiations:
Brazil: Negotiations are ongoing to reach an understanding on tariffs recently imposed by the U.S.
China: Discussions are in progress, with the U.S. aiming for a fair trade deal.
India: Negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement are underway, with a potential pact expected by fall 2025.
Japan: Recent talks have shown limited progress, with the U.S. maintaining tariffs on key sectors.
Malaysia: The Prime Minister has indicated possible reductions in U.S. tariffs, though economic growth targets may be missed.
Mexico: An agreement has been reached to delay tariffs until April 2, 2025, with ongoing discussions under the Fair and Reciprocal Plan on Trade.
Ukraine: The U.S. and Ukraine have signed an economic deal aimed at promoting Ukraine's economic recovery.
Considerations:
Trade Policy Dynamics: The U.S. trade policy is currently characterized by aggressive tariff implementations and negotiations, which may influence the likelihood of new trade agreements being finalized within the year.
Global Economic Climate: Ongoing global trade tensions and economic uncertainties could impact the progress and completion of trade negotiations.
Political Factors: Domestic and international political developments may affect the negotiation processes and outcomes of potential trade agreements.
Traders should monitor official announcements and credible news sources for updates on trade negotiations and agreements to make informed predictions.
Update 2025-05-05 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): * Resolution for specific countries (e.g., France, Germany, Italy) is based on individual trade deals signed between the US and that specific country.
A potential collective trade deal signed between the US and the European Union as a bloc is covered by a separate European Union option.
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I'm not convinced the UK/US trade deal is actually complete. I can't find anything that says its been signed, or a start date. I'm sure it will have to be approved by Congress and people have said that some of the details still need working out. Despite the press conference they just seem to have announced a few things they've agreed on so far.
So we evaluating the chance France, Germany and Italy to sign individual deals but not the EU as a block? Seems like an oversight but I'll take it
@hidetzugu Correct those are for individual deals, I made a European Union option for a collective deal.