Peru’s Chancay: China’s megaport of entry to South America
Chancay (Peru) (AFP) - Huge cranes loom over Peru's massive new Chinese-funded Chancay port, a symbol of Beijing's growing influence ...
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US farmers gird for trade wars on Trump tariff pledges
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump's first White House term saw a bruising trade war with China that left a lingering ...
European businesses brace for Trump return
Paris (AFP) - The return of Donald Trump and his protectionist agenda to the White House will likely rock US ...
Trump has vowed sweeping tariffs: What comes next?
Washington (AFP) - US president-elect Donald Trump says "tariff" is the most beautiful word in the dictionary -- and the ...
US September trade deficit widest in over two years
Washington (AFP) - The US trade deficit expanded in September to its widest since early 2022, government data showed Tuesday, ...
Libya and Italy sign slew of cooperation deals
Tripoli (AFP) - Libya and Italy signed several agreements on Tuesday covering sectors including development, investments and infrastructure, aiming to ...
EU’s extra tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs angers Beijing
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars prompted anger from Beijing on ...
China sees little relief from trade tensions as US goes to the polls
Beijing (AFP) - While the outcome of next month's US presidential election remains on a knife-edge, analysts say that for ...
Lagarde says ECB should be careful with rise in emerging currencies
Washington (AFP) - The European Central Bank should keep a close eye on the rise in emerging currencies like the ...
Britain seeking EU trade reset: minister
Geneva (AFP) - Britain is urgently looking to reset its trading relationship with the European Union, and sees international commerce ...
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