International Trade
UN Global Supply Chain Forum calls for resilience amid world trade disruptions
| May 28, 2024 | International Trade
The inaugural United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum, hosted by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados, convened from 21 to 24 May 2024.
TSMC’s foreign investments are good for Taiwan, official says
| May 28, 2024 | International Trade
A planned move by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to locate some of its chipmaking facilities abroad will be “very beneficial” for Taiwan because it will let the chipmaker work more closely with customers and help it recruit the best talent, according to a senior government official.
Russia clinches more grain control just as wheat prices spike
| May 28, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity
Russia is stepping up its bid to control even more of its crucial grain industry — potentially giving it greater power over exports — just as worries mount over global supply.
US orders for business equipment rebound, defying high rates
| May 28, 2024 | International Trade
Orders placed with US factories for business equipment rose by more than forecast in April, indicating firms are still focused on making long-term investments despite an uncertain outlook and high borrowing costs.
China slams G-7 for ‘hyping’ overcapacity as trade tensions soar
| May 28, 2024 | International Trade
China slammed in G-7 show of unity threatening trade escalation
| May 27, 2024 | International Trade
China discusses supply chains with US allies Japan, South Korea
| May 27, 2024 | International Trade
China industrial profits rise on exports, equipment upgrades
| May 27, 2024 | International Trade
UK Chancellor warns allies against a slide to protectionism
| May 25, 2024 | International Trade
Ghana’s trade surplus remains pressured by low cocoa output
| May 25, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity
UK urges Canada to ratify its entry into Pacific trade pact
| May 24, 2024 | International Trade
How the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum harmed the economy
VW says cost cuts not tariffs will protect Europe from Chinese EVs
| May 23, 2024 | International Trade
Vulcan says it’s unaware of $2 billion Mexican offer for assets
| May 23, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity
Vulcan Materials Co. rejected a Mexican government offer to purchase its Caribbean coast assets for $2 billion, according to the nation’s president, but the US company said it wasn’t aware of such a proposal.
Fourth meeting of the U.S.-Vietnam Timber Working Group
| May 23, 2024 | International Trade
Italy backs new Africa link in bid to boost green energy imports
| May 23, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade
Yellen calls for united front on Chinese industrial overcapacity
| May 23, 2024 | International Trade
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said it’s critical for the US and Europe to present a clear and united front against Chinese industrial overcapacity, as she warned of the global impact of Beijing’s macroeconomic imbalances.
Biden to name deputy trade nominee to State Department role
| May 23, 2024 | International Trade
The White House plans to withdraw its nominee for a top trade job after running into opposition from a key Senate Democrat over his support for free trade deals.
China’s $10,000 EV is coming for Europe’s carmakers
| May 22, 2024 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News
BYD’s Seagull hatchback is set to start Europe sales next year, beating the competition on price
NASDA awarded USDA funding to diversify international market opportunities for U.S. agriculture
| May 22, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has been awarded $5 million through the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, as announced today by USDA and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley during “A Taste of the States: Chicago” at the National Restaurant Association Show.
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