The article discusses shallow and deep economic integration, focusing on global trade negotiations and agreements between different regions. It suggests that agreements between developed and developing countries should not be more extensive than agreements between developing countries. Future trade deals may involve deeper integration, especially in North-South agreements. The article examines the principles of comprehensiveness, reciprocity, and irrevocability in these agreements. It also looks at the impact on the US-African AGOA arrangement and the EU-Africa EPAs.