Mexico to require federal projects to use local steel in response to US tariffs
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday announced a rule that all federal work projects use steel from Mexican companies, after attempts to reach a deal…
House Democrats urge Trump to keep US ban on Chinese cars in place
More than 70 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday urged President Donald Trump not to permit Chinese automakers to build or sell…
75% of global retailers are confident in cross-border sales growth in 2026, despite extreme tensions and growing challenges
• Three-quarters of global retailers’ express confidence in growing their cross-border sales in 2026, yet 29% of deliveries fail to meet overseas’ customer expectations, survey…
Rare Earths Americas targets $368 million valuation in US IPO
Rare Earths Americas said on Tuesday it is seeking a valuation of up to $368.4 million in its U.S. initial public offering, as it banks…
Will military conflict hasten structural change in Middle East supply chains/logistics networks?
Middle East conflict is forcing a rapid rethink of Gulf supply chains—where costly reroutes, alternative hubs like Jeddah and Muscat, and rising risk exposure are…
India-New Zealand trade pact cuts fruit tariffs, boosts exports, visas
India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, lowering tariffs on key fruit imports such as kiwifruit and apples, expanding opportunities…
US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement
The U.S. and the European Union on Friday deepened their coordination on critical minerals as part of a broader push by Western allies
Canada February retail sales up 0.7%; seen up 0.6% in March
Canadian retail sales rose 0.7% in February from January to C$72.06 billion ($52.68 billion) on higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, Statistics Canada…
Oil volatile as supply worries offset hopes for Iran-US talks
Oil prices were volatile on Friday as traders weighed supply disruptions against peace talks between the U.S. and Iran potentially resuming. Prices rose 2%
Poland says it will challenge Mercosur trade deal in EU’s top court
Poland will file a complaint to the European Union's top court about the bloc's free trade agreement with South America, Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz
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