International trade
Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has acknowledged that the country's economic growth has slumped due to its sanctions on Russian goods, costing billions in investments. The sanctions, imposed in 2022, have caused trade between the two nations to plummet from $11 billion in 2021 to $1.
International economic relations
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has sharply criticized India's trade policies, accusing New Delhi of restricting market access while availing benefits from global commerce. In a recent conversation with Axios, Lutnick said that India boasts of its 1.4 billion population but remains reluctant to open its market
Tariffs
In the span of 24 hours last week, President Trump rattled both South Korea and Japan, two longtime allies that less than two months earlier had agreed to invest nearly $1 trillion in the United States in exchange for lower tariffs. Officials and business leaders in both countries are now
Tariffs
Indian businesses operating in the US market are increasingly seeking innovative strategies to maintain their competitive edge as trade tensions escalate and tariffs continue to rise. Among the complex tools available, the first sale rule has emerged as a vital instrument for tariff mitigation, enabling businesses to significantly reduce their
Modi, Narendra
As tensions in US-India trade relations persist over steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in upcoming discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump's remarks came after he announced on the social media company Truth Social that the US and
International trade
As Apple prepares to release its new line-up of iPhones, the company faces a complex and unpredictable global trade environment. With President Donald Trump's administration imposing tariffs on imported goods, Apple's iPhone prices may increase as the company seeks to preserve its profit margins. The new
International trade
The returns problem is a growing concern for retailers worldwide, with costs reaching $890 billion (U.S.) last year and contributing to up to 24 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Sylvia Ng, CEO of ReturnBear, a Toronto-based company, is working to reinvent the online returns process, aiming
Tariffs
Following a near-record peak in summer, import cargo volume at the nation's major container ports is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year amid rising tariffs, according to the Global Port Tracker report. The decline is attributed to a surge in imports ahead of tariff
International trade
As Australia and China continue to navigate a complex and often tense relationship, business leaders and analysts remain cautious but optimistic about the potential for growth and investment in the Chinese market. Rob Phillips, CEO of med-tech company Uscom, is one such entrepreneur, who sees China as a crucial opportunity
Tariffs
The Supreme Court is expected to decide whether to consider the legality of President Trump's tariffs, which have been challenged by two lower-level courts. The tariffs in question were imposed using emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, but a federal trade court and federal appeals
International trade
Aston University's Professor Sangeeta Khorana has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to social science with her election as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. This esteemed honor is part of the Autumn 2025 cohort of 63 new Fellows, chosen for their excellence and impact in
International trade
China and Portugal marked the 20th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership, reaffirming their commitment to deepen economic and trade cooperation and promote long-term development of their economic and trade relations. The two nations emphasized the importance of supporting the multilateral trading system with the WTO as its core, injecting
