African free-trade deal on track despite coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is unlikely to scupper a July 1 target for the first commerce under an African-wide free-trade deal, even if meetings to iron…
Coal’s sell-by date just moved closer
Vietnam, a key customer in the critical Southeast Asian market, is turning away from the fossil fuel.
Shale tycoon seeks US dumping probe into Saudi oil flood
Shale billionaire Harold Hamm intends to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Commerce against Saudi Arabia for “illegal” dumping of crude that sent…
Plan to ban imports of hand sanitizers draws applause in Nigeria
In Nigeria, hand sanitizers are a coveted item since the country became the first in sub-Saharan Africa to identify a patient with the coronavirus.
Joint statement from NRF, AAFA, FDRA, RILA and USFIA on reports of forced labor in Xinjiang
As an industry representing brands and retailers, we do not tolerate forced labor in our supply chains.
Virus-hit Iran urges US to lift sanctions halting drug imports
Iran urged the U.S. to ease sanctions hindering imports of medicines and food it needs to fight a major outbreak of the coronavirus.
Global fashion brands face EU crackdown to clean up textiles
Europe’s fashionwear manufacturers and importers may face stricter environmental rules under a push to clean up textiles production.
Next week’s UK-EU Brexit trade talks still on, officials say
Next week’s round of trade talks between the U.K. and European Union are still set to go ahead, officials said, amid growing speculation the coronavirus…
Pakistan to cut import duty to make exports more competitive
Pakistan plans to remove duties on many raw materials used by exporters, aiming to make them more regionally competitive and help the economy escape a…
Coronavirus-hit airlines to get slot-use relief in Europe
The European Union plans to help airlines cope with the coronavirus outbreak by bending a rule on airport slots for the first time in more…
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