trade

China Posts Record Trade Surplus Despite Tariffs

China ended 2025 with the largest trade surplus ever recorded, underscoring how resilient its export-led growth model has been —…

2 months ago

Trade Truce? Trump and Xi Strike a Cautious Deal to Cool Tensions

After months of escalating tariffs and political friction, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have signalled a…

4 months ago

Trump’s Beef with Beef: How Tariffs and Imports Are Shaping U.S. Meat Prices

In the latest twist of U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump has announced plans to quadruple beef imports from Argentina…

4 months ago

Tariffs Bite as South Korea’s Export Growth Slows Sharply

South Korea’s export growth slowed to just 1.3% in August, well below market expectations, as new U.S. tariffs took a…

6 months ago

Trade Win or Tariff Trap? Trump’s UK Deal Raises Questions on Costs and Growth

President Trump has called his new trade pact with the UK a “maxed out deal.” But behind the headlines, the…

10 months ago

China Slashes Tariffs for Developing Nations

Starting December, China will cut tariffs for goods from 43 of the world’s least developed nations, primarily across Africa and…

1 year ago

China Hits Back with Brandy Tariffs as Trade Tensions Escalate

In the latest round of trade disputes, China has imposed new tariffs on European brandy imports, a move seen as…

1 year ago

Is China Going Through Mexico to Bypass US Tariffs?

China appears to be rerouting its exports to the United States via Mexico, sidestepping the hefty tariffs established by the…

2 years ago

Made in India’ Rises as ‘Made in China’ Declines on US Retail Shelves

The global trade ecosystem is witnessing a seismic shift, with 'Made in India' labels becoming increasingly prominent on American shelves,…

2 years ago

Colombia-Venezuela Trade: From Tensions to Billion-Dollar Ties!

Trade relations between Colombia and Venezuela are on the rise, with projections indicating that trade could reach between $800 million…

2 years ago

China’s Export Surprise: A 7.5% Plunge in May Shakes Economic Predictions

In an unexpected economic twist, China's exports fell by 7.5% in May, a far more significant drop than the predicted…

3 years ago

Corona and customs: World trade decreasing at an unprecedented rate

As economies around the world continue their lockdowns and domestic battles against Covid-19, world trade has been declining at an…

6 years ago

China to impose an 80.5% tariff on Australian barley exports

Australia’s barley producers are about to feel the full force of Chinese protectionism after the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced…

6 years ago

To trade or not to trade? Many countries choosing the latter in response to Covid-19

According to a report released by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), there is a growing number of countries around the…

6 years ago

Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

Under President Trump, the US stance towards global trade has become increasingly protectionist, with billions of dollars of tariffs placed…

6 years ago

Supply of Malaysian Palm Oil fallen to two-year low

Palm oil, which accounts for over 5% of Malaysian exports, has seen a dramatic decrease in stock levels with the…

6 years ago

Korean exports continuing to plummet

The value of Korean exports in January has decreased for the 14th straight month, with the Asian nation posting an export…

6 years ago

Strong dollar, weak pound, strengthening euro! What does it all mean? A simple guide to exchange rates.

As of writing this article, one dollar is equal to 0.9 euros. 0.9 euros is equal to 0.76 pounds. In…

6 years ago

Phase one of the US-China trade deal signed!

China and the US have finally come to an agreement on steps to bring an end to the devastating trade war which…

6 years ago

A trade deal between the US and China seems imminent… But what even is a Trade War and how do they fight?

Trade wars are not fought with guns, missiles, planes, or ships. Instead they are fought with the raw power of…

6 years ago