International Trade


Turkey’s trade boom with Russia stalls under weight of sanctions

Bloomberg | April 05, 2024 | International Trade

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US officials to pressure Dutch government on China chip curbs

Bloomberg | April 04, 2024 | International Trade

Senior US officials plan to visit the Netherlands next week to pressure the Dutch government to toughen its China chip equipment curbs, as the Biden administration ramps up its campaign to thwart Beijing’s technology ambitions.

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India says up to Tesla to lay down EV plant investment plans

Bloomberg | April 04, 2024 | International Trade

India’s industry secretary said the ball is now in Tesla Inc.’s court to lay down its investment plans for the South Asian nation after the government cut import duty on electric vehicles.

US trade gap widens to $68.9 billion, largest in nearly a year
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | April 04, 2024

US trade gap widens to $68.9 billion, largest in nearly a year

The US trade deficit widened in February for a third month as the value of imports exceeded exports.
France pushes EU for measures to re-balance trade with China

Bloomberg | April 04, 2024 | International Trade

Egypt in talks to lease new LNG terminal as imports pick up

Bloomberg | April 04, 2024 | Energy | International Trade

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Record-high gold exports drive Canada’s trade surplus wider

Bloomberg | April 04, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

Canada’s merchandise trade balance recorded its largest surplus since October, driven by a strong increase in gold shipments to Switzerland and the UK.

Yellen says US has option to shield new industries against China

Bloomberg | April 03, 2024 | International Trade

Chile politicians clamor to save local steel from cheap Chinese imports

Bloomberg | April 03, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

US, EU are set to miss a critical minerals agreement this week
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | April 03, 2024

US, EU are set to miss a critical minerals agreement this week

A US and European Union push to reach an accord on fostering critical mineral supply chains is set to miss another target this week, according to people familiar with the discussions.
US, EU to use AI to seek alternate chemicals for making chips

Bloomberg | April 03, 2024 | International Trade

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Chinese solar firms hit by EU probes in new test of subsidy law

Bloomberg | April 03, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade

The European Union started probes into bids by Chinese firms for a Romanian solar park, in the latest test of a freshly minted law aimed at preventing state-funded companies from abusing their financial muscle to fend off EU rivals.

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Gallium has more than doubled in price on China export curbs

Bloomberg | April 03, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

Prices for gallium are close to their highest since 2011 as China’s export restrictions crimp global supply and hurt buyers of the metal used in a swathe of high-tech applications.

US asks South Korea to toughen up export controls on China chips
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | April 02, 2024

US asks South Korea to toughen up export controls on China chips

The US is asking South Korea to adopt restrictions on semiconductor technology exports to China similar to those Washington has already implemented, another sign the Biden administration is stepping up efforts to thwart Beijing’s chip ambitions.
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India to resume curbs on solar imports to boost local producers

Bloomberg | April 01, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade

India will reimpose limits on imported solar energy modules, after relaxing curbs for a year, in a relief to domestic manufacturers that had complained of cheaper shipments from overseas.

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Squabble over EU’s border costs millions in snarled trade

Bloomberg | April 01, 2024 | International Trade

Romania and Bulgaria join the EU’s Schengen Area on March 31, but not for road routes that are the lifeblood of their trade.

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