Toilet paper is going to get costlier. Blame Russia
Add toilet paper to the list of products facing higher costs and fragile supply chains in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
African exports seen doubling on Asian shipments, StanChart says
Africa’s annual exports are expected to double to $540 billion by 2030 from a decade earlier, chiefly on shipments from Nigeria to the Asian nations…
Aluminum heads for more supply chaos as Biden weighs Russia ban
A complete US ban on Russian aluminum threatens to upend a global market already reeling from multiple disruptions, throwing a spotlight on how China could…
Taiwan urges calm on TSMC, downplays impact of Biden chip rules
Taiwan’s economic affairs minister downplayed the impact of new chip curbs on the island’s economy while urging investors to stay calm and believe in Taiwan…
Argentina mulls tighter wheat export controls as crop withers
Argentina is considering tightening the screws on wheat exports as a drought withers plants that are harvested at year-end and food inflation spirals, according to…
White House weighs ban on Russian aluminum over Ukraine war escalation
The Biden administration is considering a complete ban on Russian aluminum -- long shielded from sanctions due to its importance in everything from automobiles and…
Wheat is piling up in the US even as world food crisis alarm blares
The world desperately needs more grains to help temper rampant food inflation, yet there are signs that the US, a key producer, will ship the…
China set to import Brazilian corn in challenge to US supply
China may start importing corn from Brazil as early as December, part of a drive by the world’s top buyer to reduce dependence on the…
Truss faces fresh headache as India-UK free trade deal stuck
India’s reputation as one of the world’s toughest trade negotiators is becoming more than an inconvenience for UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.
NRF opposes proposed independent contractor rule
The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Senior Vice President of Government Relations David French regarding the new proposed rule from the…
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