IMF projects deeper global recession on growing virus threat
The International Monetary Fund downgraded its outlook for the coronavirus-ravaged world economy, projecting a significantly deeper recession and slower recovery than it anticipated just two…
Gove attacked over ‘veil of secrecy’ in key Brexit discussions
The U.K. government is hindering lawmakers’ efforts to properly scrutinize key decisions over the country’s exit from the European Union, a parliamentary panel said.
US eyes $3.1 billion of EU, UK imports for new tariffs
The U.S. is weighing new tariffs on $3.1 billion of exports from France, Germany, Spain and the U.K., adding to an arsenal the Trump administration…
Virus-hit meat plants from UK to Brazil stop China exports
The halting of a British pork plant’s sales to China after just a few workers contracted coronavirus highlights the risk that more facilities around the…
China’s virus-safety demand is latest hurdle to Trump trade deal
The U.S.-China trade deal has just suffered a new setback.
African trade deal to push ahead even if another virus-wave hits
An Africa-wide free-trade agreement is unlikely to face any further delays even if a second wave of coronavirus infections hits the region, according to the…
Ireland to nominate EU trade chief Hogan for top post at WTO
Ireland is planning to nominate Phil Hogan, the European Union’s chief trade negotiator, to be the next director-general of the World Trade Organization, according to…
US poised to slap 10% tariff again on aluminum from Canada
The Trump administration is considering re-imposing tariffs on aluminum imports from Canada and an announcement could come by the end of the week, according to…
Israel targets e-commerce for tax on imported goods bought online
Early planning on Israel’s new budget has included discussions on ending a tax break that’s cut the high cost of living but could drain much-needed…
Bentley doubles space for parts amid Brexit trade talks concern
Luxury automaker Bentley said it has doubled warehousing capacity in a move that will help it cope with potential disruption if Britain fails to strike…
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