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Canada's besieged canola farmers, struggling with tariffs from the United States and China, have received a double-edged lifeline from the federal government. Prime Minister announced a $370-million biofuel production subsidy and new domestic-content provisions in the Clean Electricity Regulations, aimed at maximizing existing domestic biofuel production capacity and
International trade
Representatives from the Chinese Consulate General, government agencies, business chambers, and enterprises gathered in London to promote the upcoming 138th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair. With a sub-venue in Belfast, the event has sparked strong expectations for its potential to foster trade and international
International trade
As the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II approaches, a growing concern is emerging among politicians, diplomats, and historians: the lessons of that devastating conflict are gradually fading from the American psyche. With fewer veterans of the war still alive, and a new generation of
International trade
The SCO heads of state summit in Tianjin, China, has underscored the organisation's ambition to establish an alternative model of multilateral cooperation, challenging the US-led global order. The meeting has brought together leaders from over 20 countries and 10 international organisations, with key participants including Russia's
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In the run-up to the US presidential election, Donald Trump championed sweeping trade tariffs on foreign goods as a means to "Make America Great Again" by earning billions of dollars in revenue, spurring industrial growth, and creating millions of jobs. However, the policy has sparked a debate about
Exports
India's largest trading partner, the United States, has imposed a 50% tariff on nearly two-thirds of Indian exports, effective August 27, 2025, destabilizing one of the world's fastest-growing trade partnerships. The tariff shock has resulted in significant consequences, including increased prices for American consumers, cancelled orders
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Shubhajit Roy Xu, China's ambassador to India, emphasized that China and India have a crucial role to play in promoting a more equitable and orderly multipolar world amidst the current era of hegemony, protectionism, power politics, and bullying. Speaking at a New Delhi-based think tank event, Xu stressed
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India is staring down a crisis that could unravel years of export-led growth and shred millions of jobs. The US is set to double its punitive tariff regime, which already comprises a 25 percent burden on Indian exports, on August 27. The move threatens not only India's traditional
International trade
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade is set to host its second annual Trade Defence Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on September 25, aiming to enhance the capabilities of Vietnamese companies to navigate the complexities of global trade policies. The event
International trade
As South Africa's trade, industry, and competition minister, Parks Tau, is set to lead a delegation to India from August 25 to 29, the country is looking to diversify its trade relations and mitigate the impacts of a 30% US tariff on its exports. The visit aims to
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Peter Navarro, the brain behind US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, has written a scathing article in the Financial Times, accusing India of buying Russian oil and cosying up to Russia and China. However, Navarro's criticism is one-sided, as he fails to mention that China, the
International trade
Tajikistan's economic growth, which has been buoyed by remittances from Russian workers and a favorable business climate, may slow down in the coming years due to a range of external and regional risks highlighted in a new report by the World Bank. The report notes that these vulnerabilities
