Category : Trade


Libya's $20bn fuel smuggling scandal exposed

Shocking report reveals how state-sanctioned fuel smuggling cost Libya $20bn, with smuggled fuel prolonging Sudan's civil war. Calls for international investigation grow.

Trump pledges $2,000 payments linked to tariffs

Donald Trump vows $2,000 payments for many Americans, tying them to his tariff strategy. The announcement comes amidst a government shutdown. Discover the details and implications.

New US Steel Tariffs Threaten UK Exporters

UK businesses face a new wave of US tariffs on 700 steel-containing goods, from bicycles to baking trays, potentially paying double duties and undermining recent trade deals. Learn how this impacts British industry.

Trump targets meat packers as beef prices remain high

President Trump demands Justice Department investigation into meat packing companies over alleged price fixing, following backlash from his Argentine beef import plan. Read the latest developments.

Russian wine sales surge as imports plummet

Western sanctions have reshaped Russia's wine market, with domestic producers now holding 60% share as prices for French and Italian imports soar. Discover the story behind this dramatic shift.

US Government Shutdown Crisis: Senate Vote Looms

America stands on the brink of a devastating government shutdown that threatens to paralyse air travel, cut vital food benefits, and wreak havoc across the nation as Senators prepare for a crucial vote.

Supreme Court to Rule on Trump Tariff Powers

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark case challenging Donald Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs, setting up a constitutional battle that could redefine presidential power and global trade relations.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

China suspends US soybean tariffs in trade thaw

Beijing suspends retaliatory tariffs on US soybeans and automobiles in a significant de-escalation of trade tensions, while Morgan Stanley reports strong earnings and a major UK energy firm faces cyberattack.

Australia-China Critical Minerals Deal Reshapes Global Supply

In a strategic pivot, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles announces groundbreaking critical minerals cooperation with China, reshaping global supply chains and challenging Western dominance in green technology resources.

Malaysia Defends Trump Trade Deal Amid Criticism

Malaysian government officials have launched a robust defence of their new trade agreement with the Trump administration, dismissing criticism as 'misguided' while highlighting potential economic benefits for Southeast Asia.

Supreme Court rejects Trump's tariff revival bid

In a significant legal setback for Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court has rejected the former president's bid to revive controversial tariff policies, marking a pivotal moment for American trade relations.

Trump's 60% China Tariff Threat Rocks Markets

Former President Donald Trump proposes massive 60% tariffs on Chinese imports, sparking economic concerns and market volatility as experts warn of potential global trade war.

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