International Trade

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.

Global business optimism continues to climb as businesses indicate sustained confidence

AJOT | April 03, 2024 | International Trade

NRF says economy remains ‘sturdy’ despite forecast for slower growth

AJOT | April 03, 2024 | International Trade

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.

UK-Canada trade barriers to increase amid failure to reach deal

Bloomberg | April 01, 2024 | International Trade

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ANA and TRACIT unit Customs Directors-General from 24 countries to tackle illicit trade in the Americas region

AJOT | April 01, 2024 | International Trade

The first edition of the Combatting Illicit Trade Summit of Customs Directors-General in the Americas Region concluded today, marking a significant milestone in the collective fight against illicit trade in the region.