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Cuba sees 2021 inflation of 70% amid reforms and import hikes
Cuba sees inflation finishing 2021 at roughly 70%, driven by painful economic reforms and the increased price of imports, Economy and Planning Minister Alejandro Gil…
Intel comes under fire in China over Xinjiang labor stance
Intel Corp. is facing criticism in China after it asked suppliers not to use Xinjiang labor or products, threatening to ensnare the U.S. chipmaker in…
NRF announces additional investments for Annual NRF Convention as partner and exhibitor momentum continues
The National Retail Federation announced today additional investments in health and safety protocols for its 112th Annual Convention, which is on track to welcome more…
Brexit hopes dashed as U.K.’s Truss digs in on Northern Ireland
The U.K.’s new minister in charge of post-Brexit negotiations reiterated a threat to unilaterally suspend parts of the deal, keeping up the tension between Britain…
Europe hits China’s wind industry with anti-dumping duties
Europe slapped import tariffs of up to 19.2% on Chinese steel wind turbine towers as governments seek to protect industries producing clean power equipment needed…
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Global goods trade hits Covid bumps as risks tilt to downside
Supply chain disruptions and rising Covid-19 cases reduced the volume of global merchandise trade by 0.8% in the third quarter, ending a 12-month run of…
WTO will review EU dispute over Russian procurement discrimination
(Bloomberg) -- The World Trade Organization agreed to review a European Union dispute complaint that alleged Russia illegally discriminated against 290 billion euros ($328 billion)…
EU’s carbon levy throws up another Brexit border challenge
Ireland warned the European Union that a proposed carbon levy could hurt the country’s electricity market and post-Brexit trading relationship if the U.K. isn’t exempted…
Russia weighs increased tax on wheat exports if price rises
Russia is considering imposing a higher tax on wheat exports, based on a formula that links the tax rise to increases in the price of…
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Argentina limits grain exports in fight against food inflation
Argentina is putting a ceiling on exports of corn and wheat in a fresh bid by the leftist government to quell food inflation at home.