Trade

Trump and Modi Pledge to Resume US-India Trade Talks

President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have signaled a thaw in strained trade relations, pledging to resume negotiations after recent tensions...

IEA Receives Brazil’s Formal Application for Full Membership

Brazil has formally requested to become a full member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), citing its strong partnership and shared energy goals. At...

US Ends Duty-Free Imports from China

The US has ended its long-standing “de minimis” tariff exemption for small packages from China and Hong Kong, disrupting global e-commerce. Initially designed for...

China Inc. Finds Growth in the Global South

The S&P Global Report, "China Inc. Heads to Global South in the Age of Tariffs," highlights how rising tariffs and geopolitical tensions have prompted...

How US Tariffs Are Changing Gen Z’s Luxury Watch Buying Habits

Gen Z has become a major force in the luxury Swiss watch market, but a new 39% US tariff on Swiss imports may reshape...

China’s Economy Slows Sharply as Tariffs Bite

Bloomberg reports that China’s economy slowed sharply in July due to weak investment, soft consumer demand, and rising US tariffs. The downturn raises expectations...

Digital Navigation: Denmark’s Remote Pilotage Trial Aims to Modernize Shipping

Kapil Kajal of Interesting Engineering reports that Denmark is testing a remote pilotage system allowing pilots to guide ships from shore using real-time data,...

US Trade Deficit Narrows in June Amid Falling Imports

In June, the US goods and services deficit narrowed to $60.2 billion from a revised $71.7 billion in May, mainly due to a larger...

Trade Showdown: Trump to Raise Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Deals

Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Indian exports in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. He accused India of profiting from...

Switzerland Seeks Positive Trade Resolution with US

Switzerland is negotiating with the US after a surprise announcement of a 39% tariff on Swiss exports, set to take effect Thursday, according to...