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Turkiye and Albania have made significant steps towards strengthening regional cooperation through the Balkan Peace Platform. The platform, which brought together the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Western Balkan countries, discussed various regional issues, including Euro-integration, regional connectivity, youth, education, and the defense industry. The meeting aimed to advance
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The U.S. lumber industry has experienced substantial growth in recent years, with increased production capacity and a shift towards self-reliance in meeting domestic demand. This progress is largely attributed to the strong trade law enforcement efforts by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which have effectively countered unfair trade
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The Office of the Federal Register has issued a notice from the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the final results of a changed circumstances review (CCR) of the antidumping duty order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products, whether or not assembled into modules (solar products), from Taiwan. The review, initiated
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China has reiterated its support for the multilateral trading system at the World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council meeting, calling on members to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to counter the growing risks of fragmentation and uncertainty. The country's delegation highlighted the significant increase in new unilateral tariffs, which
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The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) recently held a briefing in Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province to help small businesses navigate crises and prepare for financial risk events. The state-run lender introduced a package of financial and nonfinancial programs for small and mid-sized businesses, including emergency response and foreign exchange
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Amid an increase in global trade tensions, the European Union is ramping up anti-circumvention investigations and expanding trade defence measures across various sectors, including agriculture, chemicals, and processed industrial goods. The EU's Trade Remedies Authority has urged manufacturers and exporters, particularly those from Vietnam, to increase origin transparency
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China and the European Union are strengthening their economic and trade cooperation in the face of global challenges, with the two sides emphasizing the importance of free trade and multilateralism. The cooperation has shown a strong endogenous driving force in the past 50 years, with bilateral trade volume and two-way
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President Donald Trump's bold bet on tariffs has so far yielded victories in trade agreements with several key partners, including Japan, China, and the UK. Trump's strategy of setting high targets and then negotiating apparent concessions has been hailed as a winning formula, but experts caution
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The Lagos International Trade Fair, the largest in West Africa, is set to take place from November 7th to 16th, 2025, at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. As a major attraction for regional commercial activities, the fair attracts over 1,600 companies worldwide. Leadway Assurance has been announced as
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China has sounded the alarm on growing trade uncertainty and fragmentation, citing the highest level of trade affected by restrictive measures since 2009. The Chinese delegation called for WTO members to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to defend the multilateral trading system. The proposal emphasizes stability, development, and reform, including supporting
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Brazilian Ambassador Philip Gough, Secretary for Economic and Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed the World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council on Wednesday, criticizing the recent threat by a head of state to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, starting August 1. Gough emphasized that Brazil
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Canada's donation to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) will bolster the capacity of developing countries to comply with international standards, enhancing food security and facilitating trade in agricultural products. The contribution is a significant step towards achieving the STDF'
