<h1>Country negotiating trade agreement with US aiming for first phase completion by fall</h1> A senior commerce department official announced that the country is actively negotiating a trade agreement with the United States, aiming to conclude the first phase by fall. An interim trade agreement is being pursued beforehand. The official noted that the nation has implemented over 14 free trade agreements with 26 countries and is currently in advanced negotiations with the European Union, having recently concluded an agreement with the United Kingdom. Additional trade pacts are being negotiated with Latin American countries including Chile and Peru, while agreements with Australia and the UAE have been completed.