No-deal Brexit threat looms over pandemic-ravaged UK
The threat of a no-deal Brexit is back -- and with it the risk that the U.K. economy’s shaky recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will…
UK fishermen warn of French blockades amid Brexit wrangling
The U.K. fishing industry warned French boats will blockade ports if their access to British waters is reduced after Brexit, something the government has promised…
American exporters sell soy to China despite rising tensions
American soybean exporters sold several cargoes to Chinese state-run buyers, according to people familiar with the matter, showing that some transactions are still going through…
Take China’s US farm threats seriously, not literally
Curbing imports has been a tried-and-tested way of turning the diplomatic screws. But all is not lost for American producers.
Thailand’s farm-to-table resilience featured in food export jump
Thailand is returning to its economic roots as a food producer, with overseas demand for rice, seafood, fruit and other edibles bolstering exports even as…
Cheap oil Is one culprit as American chicken exports diminish
American companies are shipping less chicken overseas, and cheap oil isn’t helping.
China Halts Some U.S. Farm Imports, Threatening Trade Deal
Chinese government officials told major state-run agricultural companies to pause purchases of some American farm goods including soybeans as Beijing evaluates the ongoing escalation of…
Asia’s Factories Remain in Doldrums Even as Lockdowns Ease
Asia’s factory managers remained downbeat about the world’s trade engines in May, even as battered economies start to re-open across the region.
South Korea’s Exports Slump Again as Pandemic Drags On
South Korea’s exports posted another double-digit decline in May in a sign of continuing pain from the coronavirus pandemic with the auto sector among the…
Hong Kong Tensions a Risk to Global Economy, Japan Official Says
Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said friction between the U.S. and China over Hong Kong poses a risk to the global economy if the city…
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