The agreements have been overshadowed by U.S. firms issuing warnings about how the tariffs will impact their bottom lines and prolong uncertainty in the U.S. economy.

Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed optimism for fresh trade agreements between the U.S. and its partner countries after President Donald Trump signaled the possibility of new deals ahead of the looming August 1 deadline.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-U.S. tariff agreement.

He is raising tariffs on some of America’s most important trading partners, and the world is largely cheering the agreements as victories.

India and the Maldives are in discussions to negotiate a free trade agreement and an investment treaty, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters on Tuesday.

India on Tuesday submitted the ratification document of the free trade agreement with the four-European nation bloc EFTA to Norway.