Ukraine war boosts Brazil’s case for lifting US steel limits
Brazilian steel mills see trade disruptions spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as motivation for the U.S. to lift restrictions on imports of the alloy.
Japan’s export gains mask signs of ongoing supply chain impact
Japan’s exports continued to show the effects of supply chain snarls as gains from year-earlier levels masked signs of weakness that could drag on an…
US says WTO vaccine talks have resulted in compromise outcome
World Trade Organization members have arrived at a compromise on intellectual property rules for Covid-19 vaccines, the Biden administration said.
Japan reveals details of chip, machine-tool ban on Russia
Japan announced details of its export ban on semiconductors, machinery and materials against Russia, as it stays in line with U.S. and EU sanctions intended…
Russia pressures metals producers to keep domestic prices low
Russia is in talks with metals companies to set prices for domestic clients below market rates for some period, three people familiar with situation said,…
Philippines plans to drop food import taxes to ease inflation
The Philippines plans to cut taxes on food imports to curb broad price pressures, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said Wednesday.
Solar trade probe poses threat to US projects, developers say
A potential Commerce Department probe of solar imports from Southeast Asia has the potential to freeze investment in the U.S. industry leaders warned Tuesday.
Top soy shipper Argentina halts meal, oil cargoes as prices jump
Argentina has blocked agriculture traders from registering cargoes of soybean meal and oil for export, a move it usually makes before hiking taxes on shipments,…
Japan announces more details of chip, weapon ban against Russia
Japan announced more details of its exports ban on semiconductors and machinery against Russia, a move that will bolster its security alliance with the U.S.…
Russian air travel could disappear as planes aren’t serviced
Russia’s commercial aircraft fleet could falter within months and risks being largely grounded in a few years as sanctions block essential spare parts from Boeing…
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