U.S. sanctions Hong Kong’s Chief Carrie Lam over China crackdown
The U.S. is placing sanctions on 11 Chinese officials and their allies in Hong Kong, including Chief Executive Carrie Lam, over their roles in curtailing…
China to expand policy support for exporters, Xinhua says
China’s Ministry of Commerce will expand policy support for exporters as the global environment in the second half remains challenging for such companies, Xinhua reported.
Aluminum makers in Canada could duck Trump’s fresh tariff
Donald Trump just went back on the offensive with Canada, reviving a tariff on the country’s aluminum shipments. But thanks to some oddities in the…
Sweet-toothed Indonesia to cut dependence on sugar imports
Indonesia, the world’s biggest buyer of sugar, is striving to cut imports by boosting domestic production at a time when rising affluence is increasing demand…
China’s exports jumped in July on stronger U.S., global demand
China’s exports rose in July as economic activity in the rest of the world recovered and shipments to the U.S. jumped, while imports unexpectedly contracted…
China imports second-highest ever amount of soybeans in July
China’s soybean imports were the second highest on record in July as processors increased purchases of cheaper Brazilian supplies and demand for hog feed recovered.
Trump reimposes Canadian aluminum import tariff to stem ‘flood’
The Trump administration will reimpose tariffs on some Canadian aluminum imports, hitting a crucial trade partner just weeks after the president’s landmark North American trade…
Boris Johnson Commits $466 Million to Northern Ireland Brexit Red Tape
Boris Johnson’s government pledged 355 million pounds ($466 million) to ensure companies can complete the paperwork needed for trade to Northern Ireland from the rest…
Japan push to cut China reliance may be boost for Southeast Asia
Japan’s quiet push to protect its supply chains in the era of Covid-19 may prove a boon for Southeast Asian nations looking to gain from…
Trump signs order seeking to return drug production to U.S.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would encourage the production of certain drugs and medical supplies in the U.S. following shortages during the…
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