Where things stand in the US-China trade war
China has said it has received overtures from the United States for talks on tariffs — but warned it will need concessions as proof of “sincerity” before any negotiations can take place.The
WTO Forecasts 0.2% Decline in Global Trade Volume for 2025 – News and Statistics
Apr 21, 2025 Global trade is poised for a mild contraction in 2025, with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) forecasting a 0.2% decline in world merchandise trade volume. The WTO report highlights
China warns of countermeasures against nations siding with US trade pressure
Last earnings season, corporations talked about tariffs constantly. Now, as the first quarter reporting season gets underway in earnest, we’re about to hear from executives again about their outlooks after President Trump’s
Tariff war: China ‘firmly opposes’ nations forming trade deals with US, vows retaliation if interests are harmed
Chinese President Xi Jinping with US counterpart Donald Trump China on Monday said that they firmly opposes any nations reaching a deal with the United States at the expense of Chinese interests
Trump’s global trade war hangs over Vance’s India visit
U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s visit to India beginning Monday takes place against the backdrop of a global trade war that President Donald Trump sparked, but the cross-country tour also offers both
UAE foreign trade hits $1.42 trillion in 2024 despite global uncertainties
The UAE contributed 41.4 per cent of the Middle East’s total merchandise exports in 2024. Photo: UAE Government Media OfficeThe UAE contributed 41.4 per cent of the Middle East’s total merchandise exports
UAE maintains global trade leadership, competitiveness: Al Zeyoudi
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 20 (ANI/WAM): Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, stated that the United Arab Emirates, guided by the directives of its wise leadership, continues
Global economy under pressure could slow to 2.3%, signals UN Trade and Development
16 April 2025 Stronger policy coordination and regional trade are urgently needed, with the world economy on a recessionary trajectory, driven by escalating trade tensions and persistent uncertainty. Default image copyright and
Rising Trade Tensions and Growing Uncertainty Threaten Global Economy
The global economy faces growing uncertainty as the U.S. and Eurozone show signs of slowdown, while China intensifies efforts to revive weak domestic demand. Key takeaways The U.S. and Eurozone economies are
U.S. Port Leaders Warn Revised Maritime Tariff Plan Still Threatens Trade and Inflation
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) responded today to the U.S. Trade Representative’s final action stemming from the Section 301 investigation, acknowledging improvements but warning that significant challenges remain for the
Labour must focus on risk to global financial stability posed by Trump policies, not only trade | Heather Stewart
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have underlined how much the world has changed after Donald Trump’s “liberation day”, with the UK prime minister even declaring an end to globalisation. But as the