European Union
The launch of the India-Greece-Cyprus Business and Investment Council (IGC) in Limassol marked a significant step towards strengthening economic ties between the three nations. The event, held under the auspices of Eurobank and attended by senior government officials, diplomats, and business leaders, aimed to create opportunities for collaboration that drives
European Union
The Council of the European Union adopted a decision on May 12, 2025, establishing the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union in the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the incorporation of the Agreement on Electronic Commerce into the WTO Agreement. This decision comes after the Commission
European Union
The European Union has dismissed the trade deal between the UK and the US as a "shakedown," but officials say it makes a deal between the EU and the UK more likely. The declaration comes as officials from the two sides prepare to meet at a summit in
Tariffs
The recent agreement between the United States and China to reduce tariffs has provided a much-needed reprieve to the tech sector, which had been facing the possibility of strained supply chains and increased consumer prices due to the ongoing trade war. The 90-day reduction in import taxes has been met
Tariffs
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs with China in a bid to deescalate a trade war that has rattled global markets and stoked economic anxieties among Americans. The agreement, reached after two days of negotiations in Geneva, will see U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports reduced to
Tariffs
The United States often views China as a single entity, but in reality, there are two distinct Chinas: one that boasts technological advancements and innovation, and another that struggles with economic hardships, job losses, and a growing divide between the haves and have-nots. The contrast between these two Chinas has
Tariffs
The US and China have embarked on the second day of crucial trade talks in Geneva, with high stakes for both nations and the global economy. As the two sides navigate the complexities of their trade relationship, the world eagerly awaits a breakthrough. The fate of the talks hangs in
European Union
US President Donald Trump has publicly condemned the European Union's (EU) trade policies towards his country, describing them as brutal and nastier than China's policies. In a joint press conference, President Trump stated that American drug companies had informed him they were being treated unfairly by
International economic relations
The Trump administration's handling of US trade policy has become a prime-time spectacle, with tariffs being slapped on and then lifted in a matter of days, leaving the global business community bewildered. Behind the drama, a very real question remains: Is there an economic logic to this approach?
International economic relations
Economist Dr. Kaiser Bengali delivered a scathing critique of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies during a seminar in Karachi, arguing that they reflect deeper issues within global capitalism. Bengali characterized Trump's 90-day tariff reprieve as a retreat prompted by collapsing markets and backlash from
International economic relations
Tanzania's Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Doto Biteko, has announced the implementation of a new trade policy aimed at increasing the country's competitiveness in regional and global markets. The policy focuses on tackling five key issues, including raising value addition to local products and enhancing the competitiveness
International economic relations
Tanzania's Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr. Selemani Jafo, has announced the replacement of the National Trade Policy of 2003 with a new document, the National Trade Policy of 2023. The new policy aims to strengthen domestic and foreign trade, promote industrialization, and improve the business environment, ultimately
