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The backbone of international trade and industrial development, global supply chains, face mounting challenges from health crises, geopolitical tensions, and rising trade costs. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has convened the second session of its Development Dialogue, focusing on strengthening global supply chains to be more productive, resilient,
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The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has amended its prior determination on countervailing duties for multilayered wood flooring from China, following a judgment by the U.S. Court of International Trade. The court's decision, issued on August 29, 2025, sustained ITA's remand results
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China has undergone significant transformation over the past 76 years, emerging as the world's second-largest economy and lifting over 700 million people out of poverty. The country has achieved comprehensive well-being, with its economy growing by 5.3% in the first half of this year, maintaining a leading
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China's international trade representative Li Chenggang and his US counterparts held a new round of talks in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday and Monday, following discussions in Switzerland, Britain, and Sweden. The talks' agenda was more concrete and in-depth, signaling a more challenging stage in the dialogue. The
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Pakistan's new Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Act, ostensibly aimed at protecting domestic industries and providing legal clarity, is in reality a policy that undermines economic certainty and frays diplomatic trust with China. By imposing sweeping anti-dumping duties on Chinese goods while selectively exempting Chinese grant-funded high-profile projects, the law
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The European Commission has announced proposed measures against Israel, including downgrading trade ties and sanctioning top officials, in response to findings of human rights abuses in Gaza. Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon welcomed the proposed measures, stating that "Europe must act now" to address the alleged
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently hosted a hackathon, bringing together students from around the world to develop innovative solutions to address global food insecurity. The event, which was sponsored by CropLife International, encouraged participants to think creatively about the role of trade in ensuring food security. A panel of
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) hosted a hackathon in Geneva, featuring three finalist teams from diverse global backgrounds. The event was sponsored by CropLife International and aimed to address pressing food security challenges. Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the importance of trade and food security, highlighting the hackathon's demonstration
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China's trade surplus widened to $785.8 billion through August, driven by a surge in exports to regions outside the United States, despite a sharp 15% drop in exports to America. Beijing's strategy involves cultivating economic ties and infrastructure in the developing world, allowing it to
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Raj Bhala, a renowned University of Kansas law professor, has starkly criticized President Donald Trump's use of tariffs, claiming it is destroying international trade law and harming the US economy, military alliances, and global political influence. Bhala's argument centers on the administration's "America
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As the United States navigates complex global trade relationships, a high-profile expert has sparked a heated debate by suggesting that America abandon the World Trade Organization (WTO), a cornerstone of international trade. Michael Froman, former US trade representative and current president of the Council on Foreign Relations, has called for
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Africa's creative economy is on the cusp of a revolution, with the continent's valuation expected to reach a staggering $200 billion by 2030. The growth of the African creative economy is not just about artistic expression, but also about unlocking new trade opportunities and driving economic
