International Trade


Asia Trade Pact Members ‘Taking Our Time’ With UK Application to Join, Canada Says
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | October 09, 2022

Asia Trade Pact Members ‘Taking Our Time’ With UK Application to Join, Canada Says

The UK’s bid to join one of Asia’s big trade pacts will take a bit longer, according to the Canadian trade chief.
Mississippi Barge Backup Stalls Millions of Tons of Cargo
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | October 08, 2022

Mississippi Barge Backup Stalls Millions of Tons of Cargo

Prolonged drought is jeopardizing waterborne trade along the Mississippi River, a basin that produces 92% of the nation’s agricultural exports.
Vietnam’s 2021-22 Coffee Exports at 1.73M Tons, a 4-Year High
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | October 07, 2022

Vietnam’s 2021-22 Coffee Exports at 1.73M Tons, a 4-Year High

Vietnam exported over 1.73 million tons of coffee in the 2021-22 season that ended Sept. 30, its most since the 2017-18 harvest, according to Customs Department data compiled by Bloomberg News.
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to Visit United Kingdom

AJOT | October 07, 2022 | International Trade

She will also attend a friendly match between the U.S. and UK women’s soccer teams at Wembley Stadium.

Taiwan Exports ‘Will Only Get Worse’ After First Drop Since 2020

Bloomberg | October 07, 2022 | International Trade

Brexit Grudges Recede as Truss Makes Inroads With EU Allies

Bloomberg | October 07, 2022 | International Trade

China’s Holiday Spending Slumps as Consumer Demand in Asia Slows

Bloomberg | October 07, 2022 | International Trade

First US Cobalt Mining Operation to Begin After More Than 30-Year Hiatus

Bloomberg | October 06, 2022 | International Trade

Hurricane Ian pummeled shrimp industry already hit by cheap imports
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | October 06, 2022

Hurricane Ian pummeled shrimp industry already hit by cheap imports

Shrimp boats have fed Chazz Alario’s family for four generations, first in the bayous of Louisiana, where he grew up, and now in Fort Myers, Florida. 
Australia trade surplus unexpectedly narrows on import strength

Bloomberg | October 05, 2022 | International Trade

Secretive chip startup may help Huawei circumvent US sanctions

Bloomberg | October 05, 2022 | International Trade

Much-needed Canada grain piles up amid rail bottleneck
Intermodal
Bloomberg | Top Story | October 05, 2022

Much-needed Canada grain piles up amid rail bottleneck

The world sorely needs more grains and Canada has a bin-busting harvest this year -- but shippers fear there aren’t enough rail cars to transport it all.
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U.S. international trade in goods and services, August 2022

AJOT | October 05, 2022 | International Trade

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $67.4 billion in August, down $3.1 billion from $70.5 billion in July, revised.

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US trade deficit narrows for a fifth month to smallest in a year

Bloomberg | October 05, 2022 | International Trade

The US trade deficit shrank for a fifth month in August to the smallest in more than a year, reflecting a decline in the value of imports that’s poised to lend support to economic growth in the third quarter.

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WTO slashes forecast for merchandise trade growth in 2023

Bloomberg | October 05, 2022 | International Trade

Global merchandise trade will slow next year as “multiple shocks” ranging from Russia’s war in Ukraine, high energy costs in Europe and US monetary policy tightening raise manufacturing costs and squeeze households, the World Trade Organization said.

Apple iPhone exports from India doubling in boon to Modi’s plan
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | October 04, 2022

Apple iPhone exports from India doubling in boon to Modi’s plan

Apple Inc.’s iPhone exports from India crossed $1 billion in the five months since April, according to people familiar with the matter, signaling the South Asian nation is making progress with its bid to become a force in electronics manufacturing.
Turkish trade deficit widens by 300% as energy bill swells again

Bloomberg | October 04, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

German grid operator warns of potential cuts to winter power exports

Bloomberg | October 04, 2022 | Energy | International Trade

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