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The Trade, Law and Development (TL&D) journal has issued a call for submissions for a special issue titled "Into the Future of Global Trade: Tackling Fragmentation, Protectionism, Tariffs, and Beyond." This special issue aims to address the current challenges faced by international trade, including rising protectionism
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The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has concluded an administrative review, finding that two Mexican steel producers sold their products in the U.S. at prices below their fair market value. The review covers the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, and found that
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The Zimbabwean government's move to ban the sale of second-hand clothing and clamp down on street vending has sparked outrage from residents and legal experts. The Ministry of Local Government, led by Minister Daniel Garwe, announced the ban alongside a crackdown on night and street vending in Harare,
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Senator DEAN SMITH strongly criticized the Albanese Labor government for its decision to allow United States beef imports into Australia, which he said directly undermines Australia's biosecurity and domestic beef market. The Senator mentioned that Western Australian cattle producers operate to some of the highest biosecurity and traceability
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The Philippines recently showcased its economic diplomacy initiatives, culture, and tradition in Geneva, Switzerland, through a series of events and exhibitions. One of the highlights of the event was the traditional Filipino filigree tambourine jewelry, which took center stage in the "Business Class" lecture series organized by the
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Brazilian officials said the country is preparing to formally challenge the newly imposed US tariffs at the World Trade Organization (WTO) while maintaining a door-open policy for negotiations. The move comes after US President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on a range of Brazilian exports, affecting roughly 35% of
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South Africa, facing the imposition of a 30% tariff on its exports to the United States, has announced a range of measures to mitigate the impact and promote economic diversification. The country's government has framed its response as a continuation of negotiations with the US, while also outlining
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President Donald Trump's promise to raise tariffs on foreign goods has come to fruition, despite a weaker-than-expected jobs report and market selloffs on Friday. The newly imposed tariffs, which took effect on August 1, 2025, will impact nearly every U.S. trading partner, with some countries facing significantly
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South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has endorsed a formal anti-dumping investigation against imports of top-loading washers from China and Thailand, following a complaint lodged by Defy Appliances. The investigation aims to protect local manufacturers and jobs, but it has sparked a complex debate on
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Thailand is facing an immediate labour shortage following the sudden departure of hundreds of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers due to ongoing tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border. This exodus has disrupted production and operations across various industries, including agriculture, construction, food processing, and services. Officially, around 500,000 Cambodian workers
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As Nigeria's foreign exchange market becomes increasingly competitive, analysts at Comercio Partners project a 70% growth in the country's Balance of Payment (BoP) in 2025, compared to 2024. This growth is attributed to a combination of factors, including a stable exchange rate of the Naira, rising
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The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has initiated an investigation into unwrought palladium from Russia, citing concerns over unfair trade practices. The investigation, launched at the request of Stillwater Mining Company and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Industrial and Services Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC, will
