European Union
The European Union's (EU) 19th package of sanctions against Russia has been approved by all member states, including a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). Theban on LNG imports will be implemented in two phases, with short-term contracts ending after six months and long-term contracts
European Union
The European Union (EU) member states adopted the 19th package of sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, which includes a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). The sanctions follow a resumption of cross-border attacks between Russia and Ukraine, with Russian missiles striking several areas of
Gas industry
The EU's plan to accelerate the ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports, in response to US President Donald Trump's criticism, may have unintended consequences. The full phaseout of Russian fossil fuels, including LNG, by the end of 2027, is intended to deprive the Kremlin of
International trade
The European Commission has proposed a 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions, targeting the energy and financial sectors. The proposed sanctions aim to ban imports of Russian liquefied natural gas, lower the price ceiling for Russian crude oil, and impose trade restrictions on Russian energy companies. The measures are part of
International trade
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has proposed to the Estonian government the expansion of sanctions on Russian natural gas imports, aiming to establish a complete import ban on liquefied natural gas (LNG). The proposal, submitted today, seeks to prohibit the purchase and import of LNG from Russia, regardless of its intended
International trade
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented the 19th package of sanctions on Russia, targeting imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in an effort to push Moscow to end its "brutal" war in Ukraine. The sanctions aim to cut Russia's revenue from fossil fuels,
International trade
The European Union has decided to impose a ban on Russian gas imports, effectively halting the flow of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into European markets. This move is a direct response to pressure from US President Donald Trump, who has been pushing for tougher sanctions on Russia's energy
International trade
Since the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) was implemented in 2022, Customs and Border Patrol's (CBP) policing has fallen dramatically, with the number of shipments stopped under UFLPA down 40 percent between March and July compared with the same period last year. This decline in enforcement comes
Import regulations
American President Donald Trump on Saturday intensified his criticism of NATO allies for continuing to purchase Russian oil, asserting that such actions undermine efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Trump argued that a complete ban on Russian energy imports would promptly end the war, citing NATO's current
International trade
Lesotho's Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition is weighing the option to lift the embargo on potatoes and cabbage imports due to declining local production, according to Principal Secretary Thabo Moleko. This move comes on the heels of a ban implemented two months ago, which aimed to
International trade
The Bangladesh government lifted the import ban on onions, but despite the expectation of a significant price increase, the prices in the Lasalgaon Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) only saw a slight increase of Rs 175 on Monday, averaging just Rs 75. The lack of license issuance to Bangladeshi traders
International trade
As tensions between Cambodia and Thailand escalate over their border conflict, the economic costs of the crisis are beginning to manifest in several key areas. According to research fellow Kosalthanan Neth, the ongoing conflict is affecting trade, tourism, displaced families, and migrant workers, causing significant disruptions to the Cambodian economy.
