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In a bold move, China's biggest EV battery company, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), opened a sprawling factory in central Germany, its first outside China, with an investment of $2 billion. This strategic decision symbolizes President Xi Jinping's recognition that protectionist impulses around the world
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The U.S.-EU trade tensions have escalated further with President Trump's announcement of a 50 percent tariff on all European goods, starting next weekend. This move has left experts bewildered, asking what it means and whether it's a negotiating tactic or a genuine threat. The
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The World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) held a meeting on June 19, 2025, where key developments and positions on various trade disputes were discussed. The meeting focused on Canada's request to establish a panel in DS636, China's request for a panel in
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The Pan African Business Forum (PABF) has launched a campaign to urge African countries to endorse and support Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, the nominee of the United Arab Emirates, as a candidate for the position of Secretary General of the United Nations World Trade Organisation (UNTWO) at the next UN
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A delegation led by State Secretary Marte Gerhardsen from the Norwegian Ministry of Defence, accompanied by representatives from nine Norwegian companies, Innovation Norway, and Eksportfinans, has facilitated the establishment of projects and cooperation in Ukraine. Norway is collaborating with Ukraine to scale up the production of military equipment and ammunition
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The EU's extensive trade barriers and shifting regulations have long frustrated the US, with President Trump branding them excessive and unfair. Among these barriers are hefty tariffs on food products, strict rules, and frequently changing interpretations that impose substantial fines on US companies operating in Europe. The EU&
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The G7 finance ministers issued a statement at their three-day meeting in Banff, Canada, criticizing Chinese trade practices while avoiding discussion of US tariffs. The statement emphasized addressing "excessive imbalances" in the global economy and referenced non-market policies and practices that undermine international economic stability. Chinese state subsidies,
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The UK has showcased its strong support for Ukraine's defence needs by leading its largest-ever trade mission to the country. The mission, which brought together 51 UK and international defence companies, aimed to secure contracts and boost high-skilled jobs across the UK. The delegation, which included companies from
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The meeting between US Acting Ambassador Natalie A. Baker and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi focused on promoting bilateral cooperation, trade, and foreign investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ambassador Baker expressed condolences for the recent terrorist attack on a school bus in Balochistan, while Governor Kundi highlighted the province's potential
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The United States Department of Commerce has issued a draft amendment to strengthen the enforcement of trade remedies in the Anti-Dumping and Anti-subsidy Act. The proposed changes aim to improve the administration of anti-dumping duties (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD), with the goal of resolving price distortions and enhancing the
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The UK's decision to leave the EU has spared it from a potentially damaging trade war between the United States and the European Union, a conflict sparked by disagreements over tariffs, subsidies, and trade practices. President Donald Trump's threat of a 50% tariff on all EU
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The 21st Autotech & Accessories 2025 and the inaugural Cons & Trans 2025, two major international exhibitions, opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 22, showcasing advancements in the automotive, motorcycle, electric vehicle, and construction industries. Co-hosted by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the Asia Trade
