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China opposes ‘illegal sanctions’ in response to EU proposal
(Bloomberg) -- China said it firmly opposes “illegal sanctions” in a response to a European Union proposal to impose trade restrictions on three Chinese firms…
Red Sea shipping attacks prompt Africa price concerns
The disruption to global supply chains from Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping could drive up inflation and raise the prices of essential commodities such…
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Position of Ukrainian farmers on the actions of Polish protesters on the border
The Ukrainian Agri Council shares the indignation of the Ukrainian agricultural community regarding the cynical destruction of Ukrainian grain by protesters at the Polish border…
Russia’s Seaborne crude exports retreat from seven-month high
Still, disruptions to fleet moving nation’s oil not yet materially affecting flows
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Biden is looking beyond tariffs to keep Chinese ‘smart cars’ out of the US
The Biden administration is considering restrictions on imports of Chinese “smart cars” and related components that would go beyond tariffs to address growing US concerns…
Import Cargo continues to rise despite Red Sea disruptions
Inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to see year-over-year increases through the first half of the year despite attacks on…
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Three shipments yield fake luxury merchandise and jewelry with an MSRP of over $1.2 million
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the San Juan Field Office intercepted and seized three shipments containing counterfeit luxury brand merchandise, including jewelry and…
India will seek an end to WTO’s 1998 tariff freeze on digital trade
India is seeking to end a freeze on countries taxing electronic trade, a move that would allow tariffs to be imposed on anything from software…
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US trade deficit with China narrows to lowest since 2010
The US goods-trade deficit with China shrank to the smallest total since 2010 last year, reflecting a decline in imports from its geostrategic rival that…
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US solar manufacturing climbed during tariffs, trade panel finds
American manufacturing of solar modules has increased in the face of tariffs that have raised the costs of importing foreign supplies, the US International Trade…