International TradePolitics
Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Talks Collapse
U.S. 50% tariffs on $20B in Canadian goods take effect after trade talks collapse. Canada vows 'dollar for dollar' retaliation beginning Sept. 8.
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International TradeEconomy
China, Switzerland Complete FTA Upgrade Negotiations
China and Switzerland conclude FTA upgrade talks, expanding duty-free access to 99.8% of Swiss exports amid global trade tensions.
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International TradePolitics
Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Imported Drones
Trump signs proclamation imposing 10-100% tariffs on imported drones and components, citing national security and aiming to boost US drone manufacturing.
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International TradeEconomy
US Imposes Tariffs, Price Floors on Polysilicon Imports
Trump signs Section 232 proclamation imposing 15% tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon and derivatives, reshaping global solar supply chains.
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International TradeAfrica
China Extends Zero Tariffs to All 53 African Partners
China fully implements zero-tariff treatment for all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, marking a historic milestone in China-Africa trade.
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International TradeEconomy
US Imposes Tariffs, Price Floors on Polysilicon Imports
Trump signs order imposing 15% tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon derivatives, targeting China's dominance in solar supply chain.
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International TradePolitics
China-Africa Trade Surges After Zero-Tariff Expansion
China's zero-tariff policy covering all 53 African nations boosts trade 23.5% in first two months, deepening economic cooperation across the continent.
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International TradePolitics
US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods in Trade War
President Trump signed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Smoot-Hawley Act, escalating trade tensions and risking economic fallout.
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International TradePolitics
China Hits Out at UK Over British Steel Nationalisation
China's Ministry of Commerce condemns UK nationalisation of British Steel, owned by Jingye Group, warning the move damages bilateral trade.
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International TradePolitics
China Courts Nordic Countries as EU Trade Frictions Mount
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi toured four Nordic nations to strengthen ties as EU-China trade tensions escalate over a record €360 billion deficit.
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International TradeBusiness
Malaysia Blocks Low-Cost EV Imports, Hits Chinese Automakers
Malaysia's new EV import rules block budget Chinese models like BYD's Dolphin, protecting national carmakers but risking trade ties with China.
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International TradePolitics
EU Vows to Defend Rights After Trump Threatens 100% Tariff
The EU has issued a firm response to Donald Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on countries imposing digital services taxes, vowing swift retaliation.
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EconomyInternational Trade
South Korea Platform Law Could Cost US States $525B
South Korea's proposed platform law could cost US states $525B over a decade, with California facing $123B in losses, model estimates.
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International TradeEU
EU Member States Give Final Approval to US Trade Deal
All 27 EU member states have approved the EU-US trade deal, clearing the final hurdle before the July 4 deadline set by President Donald Trump.
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PoliticsInternational Trade
Belgian PM De Wever Leads EU Pushback on China Trade
Belgian PM Bart De Wever warns EU economies are being destroyed by unfair Chinese trade practices, calling for a hardened EU strategy.
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International TradeGeopolitics
China Tightens Rare Earth Grip on US Firms in Trade War
China hits 10 US firms with export controls, targeting rare earth miners in retaliation for Pentagon's expanded military blacklist.
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PoliticsInternational Trade
EU Leaders Demand New Trade Tools to Counter China's Might
Belgian PM Bart De Wever leads EU push for tougher trade defense instruments against China as the bloc's trade deficit hits €360 billion.
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International TradePolitics
EU Approves Turnberry Deal as Trump Threatens New Surtaxes
European Parliament approved the Turnberry trade deal with the US as Trump threatens new tariffs, creating a paradox of cooperation and conflict.
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International TradeEconomy
10th China-South Asia Expo Opens as Trade Tops $200 Billion
The 10th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming marks a milestone as bilateral trade exceeds $200 billion, with record participation from 68 countries.
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DefenseInternational Trade
China Halts Gunpowder Cotton Supply to FN Herstal
China stops supplying nitrocellulose to FN Herstal, threatening production at one of Europe's most important small arms manufacturers.
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International TradePolitics
EU and Mexico Sign Landmark Trade Deal in Geopolitical Pivot
The EU and Mexico signed a modernized trade deal eliminating tariffs on 99% of products, described as a geopolitical statement amid US tariff tensions.
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