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China and the Netherlands reiterated their commitment to deepen practical cooperation and promote cultural exchanges, as they navigated the complexities of the global environment. The two sides agreed to strengthen communication and dialogue, deepen multilateral cooperation, and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and
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As the world grapples with a new era of increased friction in the flow of goods and services between the US and China, the global economy will carry a significant cost. Economists agree that a policy of imposing higher, permanent general tariffs to increase US wealth is misguided and will
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A delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by Deputy Governor for International Relations at the General Authority for Foreign Trade, Abdulaziz Alsakran, met with the FBiH Minister of Energy, Mining and Industry, Vedran Lakic, and directors of public companies from the energy and industrial sectors in Bosnia and
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Frequent changes in tariff policy and significant alterations in the geopolitical environment pose a significant threat to global financial stability, according to the European Central Bank's May 2025 Financial Stability Review. European Central Bank Vice-President Luis de Guindos stated that rising trade frictions and related downside risks to
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As companies navigate the complex web of international trade policies, one example illustrates the challenges of planning purchases in a rapidly changing environment. Leslie Jordan Inc., a company that imports activewear from China, paid nearly twice the value of its shipment in tariffs due to the shifting tariff levels. This
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The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) has announced the return of THAIFEX - ANUGA ASIA 2025, Asia's leading food and beverage trade show, taking place from 27-31 May 2025 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. The event is expected to attract over 90,000 trade visitors and feature
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China's Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, and Malaysian Minister of Trade and Industry, Zafrul, co-chaired a special meeting of trade ministers between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) via video link on May 20. The meeting focused on supporting the multilateral trading system, addressing global
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The Thai government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, has taken decisive steps to enhance the competitiveness of Thai entrepreneurs in the face of economic volatility. A recent government order has assigned all departments to review investment promotion conditions comprehensively, with a focus on supporting the growth
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Tradeverifyd, a leading supply chain risk management platform, has announced that it has secured $4 million in new funding from SJF Ventures. This investment builds on the company's success in providing predictive intelligence and real-time monitoring to help enterprises navigate global trade chaos. With the new funding, Tradeverifyd
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As China's CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer for electric cars, listed its shares in Hong Kong, American investors were largely blocked due to tensions between the US and China. This marked a significant shift away from the past, when Chinese companies like Alibaba were welcomed
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As global trade dynamics continue to evolve, Italian exporters face a challenging regulatory and financial landscape, with investigations into foreign subsidies, tariffs on strategic imports, and heightened scrutiny on international trade practices becoming increasingly prominent. Key Takeaways: * The European Union has rolled out various trade defence mechanisms, including the Foreign
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The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has made a decisive ruling in a trade case brought by domestic solar panel manufacturers, finding that their industry was materially harmed or threatened by a flood of cheap imports from Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. This development brings the US a step closer
