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A downsized Saudi hajj wreaks havoc on Somalia’s camel exports
The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on trade and supply chains around the world. Not even the niche market in camels is immune.
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US merchandise trade gap narrows for first time in four months
The U.S. merchandise trade gap unexpectedly narrowed in June for the first time in four months as exports jumped by the most on record, signaling…
UK, Japan close to post-Brexit trade accord replacing EU deal
The U.K. and Japan are close to agreeing a post-Brexit trade accord, a deal that would replace the free-trade agreement Britain enjoys through its membership…
WTO agrees to mediate Japan, South Korea electronics dispute
The World Trade Organization granted South Korea’s request for a dispute inquiry into Japan’s decision to restrict exports of electronics components.
UK urged to act to protect food standards in trade deals
The U.K. should adopt a farming certification system to safeguard high food standards as it negotiates future trade deals, according to recommendations from a government-commissioned…
China’s iron ore appetite takes India imports to 8-year high
China’s purchases of iron ore from India rocketed to an eight-year high in the first half of 2020, fueled by supply shocks at major producers…
India’s animal spirits remain fragile despite economy reopening
An improvement in India’s exports and business activity in June signaled the worst may be over for the economy, but the rebound probably wasn’t strong…
Indian tech moguls urge Modi to be tougher on Chinese rivals
Leaders in India’s technology industry are urging the country to go even further to protect the interests of local companies against foreign rivals, or risk…
N95 masks aren’t the only thing in demand
3M results give reason for hope about a broader economic recovery, even as Raytheon shows commercial aerospace remains mired in despair. 
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The next WTO chief treads a fine line between the US and China
The race for the top post of the World Trade Organization is often characterized as another key battleground in a U.S. versus China struggle for…