International Trade

Chinese carmakers push back against tariffs in new EU hearings

Bloomberg | July 24, 2024 | International Trade

Musk says plans for Mexico production will depend on US election

Bloomberg | July 24, 2024 | International Trade

EU eyes sanctions tweaks to reassure US on Russian assets plan

Bloomberg | July 23, 2024 | International Trade

American steel CEOs urge US to go further in Mexico trade moves

Bloomberg | July 23, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

The US government should impose further trade restrictions against Mexico to prevent the dumping of steel products into American markets, say the top executives of two of the biggest US steelmakers.

International Trade

Manik Mehta | Top Story | July 23, 2024

China’s textile exports recover after the pandemic slump

The global markets, which had faced a slowdown during the pandemic, are recovering and opening up to increased imports of textiles and garments, even though imports still remain below the pre-pandemic levels.

WTO members push to expedite an Okonjo-Iweala second term bid

Bloomberg | July 23, 2024 | International Trade

A sizable portion of World Trade Organization members supported a move from a group of African countries pushing for Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to expedite a run for a second four-year term.

India cuts gold import tax in boost to local jewelry makers

Bloomberg | July 23, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

US says billionaire Gertler’s royalties must go to Congo for sanctions deal

Bloomberg | July 23, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

A top US official said Dan Gertler’s royalties in the Democratic Republic of Congo must go to the country’s government as part of any deal that would ease sanctions on the billionaire mining magnate accused of corruption.

Taiwan’s June export orders rise 3.1%, missing estimate

Bloomberg | July 22, 2024 | International Trade

Taiwan’s export orders rose just 3.1% in June from a year earlier, less than half the growth seen in May and short of the 12.3% pace expected, amid a plunge in business with Japan.

China drops sanctions on US communications firm in rare reversal

Bloomberg | July 22, 2024 | International Trade

China’s refined copper exports double to record on surplus

Bloomberg | July 22, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

UAE signs economic pact with Mauritius aimed at boosting trade

Bloomberg | July 22, 2024 | International Trade

US plans sanctions over China’s Russia aid, top Biden aide says

Bloomberg | July 21, 2024 | International Trade

Europe to crack down on flood of Chinese biodiesel with tariffs

Brazil halts all chicken exports to China as virus takes toll

Bloomberg | July 21, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

Brazil has halted all chicken exports to China after a virulent poultry disease was found on a commercial farm, expanding a previous ban and dealing a blow to meat packers including BRF SA.

Ghana seeks to limit some cocoa purchases as shortages persist

Bloomberg | July 21, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

NRF Statement on NLRB’s withdrawal of Final Joint Employer Rule Appeal

AJOT | July 19, 2024 | International Trade

Geely’s Zeekr mulls building EVs in Europe to avoid tariffs

Bloomberg | July 19, 2024 | International Trade

Brazil halts chicken exports to EU and Argentina on virus

Bloomberg | July 19, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

Brazil is halting chicken exports to the European Union and Argentina after a virulent poultry disease was found on a commercial farm, disrupting shipments from the world’s largest exporter.