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UBS raises China GDP call to 9% as Biden stimulus drives exports
China’s economy will grow even faster than initially expected in 2021, driven by a strong rebound in the domestic economy and U.S. stimulus that should…
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Senators plan bipartisan revamp of national-security tariffs
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill to revamp a 1962 trade law that former President Donald Trump used to justify tariffs on billions…
EU Begins Legal Action Against U.K. Over Brexit Violation
The European Union launched legal action against the U.K. in a major escalation of tensions between the two sides less than three months after Brexit…
Russia faces wheat trade disruption caused by complex export tax
Russia’s complicated wheat export taxes could disrupt trade from the world’s top shipper just as the next crop begins filling silos.
Biden envoys kick off Asian allies visit to build unity on China
Secretary of State Antony Blinken started his first overseas trip since taking office, heading to the U.S.’s two key allies in Asia as Washington seeks…
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EU touts China investment deal as way to boost European firms
The European Union’s top trade official said that newly published details of its investment agreement with China underscore how businesses are set to benefit from…
U.K. exports to EU tumble as Brexit disruption roils trade
U.K. trade with the European Union deteriorated in the first month since the Brexit split, suggesting commercial relations between the two economies will suffer more…
U.K. Lawmakers Seek Garment Trade Watchdog to Quash Labor Abuses
The U.K. needs a watchdog to enforce rules about making clothes in the country after a string of labor scandals involving fashion retailers, lawmakers said.
U.S. Imposes New 5G License Limits on Some Huawei Suppliers
The Biden administration has informed some suppliers to China’s Huawei Technologies Co. of tighter conditions on previously approved export licenses, prohibiting items for use in…
Extension of border operating model deadlines is no surprise, says BIFA
"It’s no surprise that the Government has extended the deadline for the introduction of checks and customs declarations on imports to the UK from the…