International trade
Afghanistan's state electricity company DABS and Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy have signed a series of major electricity deals to boost industrial development and strengthen bilateral economic ties between the two countries. The agreements, signed between DABS CEO Abdul Bari Omar and Uzbekistan's Minister of
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The Trump administration's hugely disruptive trade war, aimed at spurring a manufacturing renaissance in the US, has left many economists skeptical. While officials boast about the potential for huge investment and job creation, critics point to unpredictable policies, unfocused tariffs, and the president's tendency to change
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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has issued a decision regarding the expiry review of the Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet Order, dated August 11, 2025. The Tribunal also addressed the contempt proceedings against T.Co Metals LLC, ruling that the company must pay a fine. The decision was made after considering
International trade
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has extended its protection on structural tubing exports from the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Turkiye, concluding an expiry review pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act. The Tribunal has continued its order against the dumping of structural tubing made of carbon and
International trade
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has issued a decision terminating an inquiry into corrosion-resistant steel sheet products originating in or exported from the Republic of Turkiye by Borcelik Celik Sanayi Ticaret A.S. The investigation was initiated on April 22, 2025, to determine whether the dumping of these products had
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has yet to establish a safety threshold for beta-agonist use in meat production, despite the chemical's prohibition in livestock production in Thailand. The lack of a safety threshold stems from the Department of Livestock Development's strict enforcement of regulations
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The US Department of Commerce has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from India, Indonesia, and Laos. The investigation was prompted by a petition filed by the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade (AAMET), a US industry association. The products under investigation
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China has taken a formal complaint to the World Trade Organization against Canada's import restrictions on steel and related products, accusing Canada of violating WTO rules by introducing tariff quotas on steel and discriminatory duties on products with "Chinese steel content." China alleges that these actions
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The U.S. Department of Commerce's final anti-dumping ruling on overhead door counterbalance torque springs imported from China has significant implications for Chinese producers and exporters. On August 12, 2025, the agency determined that the dumping rate for Chinese producers/exporters was 734.33% -779.31% (adjusted to
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The Hainan Free Trade Port, a key economic zone in China, has introduced policies to attract shipping companies to register their vessels in the region. The "China Yangpu Port" is designated as the hub for ship registration, offering several incentives, including zero tariffs on imported ships, VAT rebates
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Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City is moving forward with plans to establish four free trade zones (FTZs) strategically linked to seaports, railways, and international border gates. This ambitious project aims to drive growth in the maritime economy, logistics, and urban development by capitalizing on the city's
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The Directorate-General (DG) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's commendation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic policies has further entrenched the administration's efforts in stabilizing Nigeria's economy. According to the WTO DG, President Tinubu and his team have worked
