Nigeria signs deal to end disputes over offshore-oil exports
Nigeria’s state oil company signed a preliminary agreement to end a dispute with two energy companies over oil exports, signaling a move toward resolving similar…
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…
Supply chain risk grows as weary crews halt ships and clog ports
A new risk to global supply chains is emerging as exhausted seafarers stuck offshore for months halt work, a breaking point caused by restrictions on…
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…
One stranded tanker signals peril of trading with Venezuela
In May, a fleet of ships set sail for fuel-starved Venezuela with Iranian gasoline, stunning international observers who wondered if the two nations would so…
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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