Keywords: Global trade tensions


Global leaders clash over trade, tariffs and technology at Davos

World leaders, top policymakers and corporate executives convened in Davos, Switzerland, for the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, held under the banner of promoting dialogue at a moment of deepening geopolitical rifts and economic uncertainty. Over the course of the week, nearly 3,000......

US Treasury yields hit four-month highs amid Japanese bond rout

US Treasury yields surged to their highest levels in over four months on Tuesday, triggered by a dramatic sell-off in Japan's bond market that rippled through global financial markets. This spike unfolded against rising Japanese budget concerns and fresh US-Europe trade tensions. The benchmark 10-year......

EU advances Mercosur trade deal as French resistance eases

The European Commission has formally submitted the EU-Mercosur trade agreement for ratification, signaling a critical step in the world's largest proposed free trade pact. This development comes amidst signs of softening opposition from France, traditionally one of the deal’s most vocal critics.......

US tariffs ignite global trade tensions and economic uncertainty

New tariffs reshape international trade dynamics US President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping tariffs on imports from over 90 countries, sparking diplomatic tensions and economic anxiety worldwide. The tariffs aim to address what the administration views as a skewed global trade system. On his......

EU aluminum wheel tariffs on Morocco signal broader trade tensions with China

Morocco is now caught in the midst of escalating global trade tensions, reflecting a complex geopolitical landscape. The European Commission has recently imposed significant compensatory duties on aluminum wheel exports from Morocco, a move interpreted by experts as a strategic signal aimed primarily......