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Alcohol bans force South African wineries to rethink trade plans
Before the arrival of Covid-19 in South Africa, Berene Sauls had dreams of growing grapes near her home village and expanding her fledgling wine business.
How a ‘mind-blowing’ blunder created a dangerous Brexit standoff
Thirty years ago, during Northern Ireland’s long-running sectarian conflict, gunmen botched an attempt to assassinate a young academic in Belfast.
US likely to undo Israeli billionaire’s sanctions reprieve
The Biden administration is expected to reverse an 11th-hour move by the Trump administration to temporarily ease sanctions on Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler following an…
BEA News: US international trade in goods and services, December 2020
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued the following news release today:
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US annual trade gap grows to biggest since financial crisis
The U.S. last year posted its biggest annual trade deficit since 2008 as the global health crisis depressed export markets for American companies.
EU weighs temporary tariff freeze before first Biden call
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is considering offering a six-month tariff suspension to U.S. President Joe Biden when they speak on the telephone,…
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Okonjo-Iweala’s path to WTO clears hurdle as Korean quits race
South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee ended her campaign to lead the World Trade Organization, leaving former Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the likely…
EU lawmakers call for market-linked levy on imported emissions
The European Parliament’s environment committee urged a swift introduction of a penalty on emissions brought into the region as it intensifies the fight against pollution.
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Graves Statement from Hearing on Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from COVID
Opening remarks, as prepared, of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) from today’s hearing entitled,” Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from…
EU lawmakers set to urge market-linked levy on imported carbon
The European Parliament’s environment committee is calling for a swift introduction of a penalty on emissions brought into the region as it intensifies the fight…