The world needs an effective WTO more than ever
If allowed to do its job, the global trade-promotion agency would be a vital asset.
Europe’s steelmakers rip into EU revamp of import controls
The European Union steel industry lashed out at the EU’s trade authority for failing to slash import quotas in a planned revamp of them, saying…
Trade-reliant Germany suffers biggest ever plunge in exports
German exports plunged at a record pace in April when economies around the world shut down to contain the coronavirus.
UK and Japan start post-Brexit talks to replace EU deal
The U.K. and Japan start trade talks Tuesday, aiming to replace the free-trade agreement that Britain currently enjoys with the country through the European Union.
German exports saw record slump with French demand collapsing
German exports plunged at a record pace in April when economies around the world shut down to contain the coronavirus.
Coronavirus may cost Africa $4.8 billion in crop exports
The coronavirus pandemic could cost Africa as much as $4.8 billion in lost agricultural exports and affect the livelihoods of 10 million farmers, McKinsey &…
Gold imports by India tumble for a second month on lockdown
Gold imports by India slumped by about 99% for a second straight month in May, disrupted by restrictions to control the coronavirus outbreak in the…
TSMC scores subsidies and picks site for $12 billion US plant
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has secured government subsidies for its envisioned $12 billion chip plant in Arizona, moving closer toward finalizing a facility designed to…
Hong Kong’s leader wants more financial integration with China
Hong Kong’s leader said she told Chinese officials the city should be transformed into a global hub for private wealth and a more prominent offshore…
Economic nationalism is a wrong turn for Covid-hit India
Modi gives voice to a “buy local” campaign to counter pandemic crisis and border tensions with China.
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