Keywords: Trade tensions


China removes tariffs for 53 African nations, excludes Eswatini over Taiwan ties

China has extended its duty free trade policy to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, positioning itself as the first major economy to grant unilateral tariff free access across nearly the entire continent. The only exception is Eswatini, which continues to maintain......

Trump Auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says

A proposed increase in U.S. tariffs on imported European vehicles could significantly impact Germany’s economy, according to recent estimates by a leading economic institute. The measure, which targets cars and trucks from the European Union, is expected to weigh heavily on Europe’s largest......

China tightens rare earth sanctions boosting mining stocks

China has proposed a new regulatory framework that would impose stricter administrative penalties on illegal activity across its rare earth sector, including extraction, refining, and related operations. The draft rules target production beyond approved quotas, mining or processing without a licence,......

Hengli reshapes Singapore unit after US sanctions over Iran oil

The United States Treasury has imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical, one of China’s largest independent oil refiners, accusing the company of purchasing billions of dollars worth of Iranian crude oil. The sanctions also target dozens of shipping companies and vessels allegedly involved in......

China condemns EU sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia links

China has strongly criticized the decision by the European Union to include Chinese companies in its latest sanctions package targeting Russia, escalating diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Brussels. The dispute follows the EU’s 20th round of sanctions, which focuses on restricting entities......

China rare earth exports to Japan hit nine month low

China’s exports of rare earth magnets and materials to Japan dropped sharply in March, reaching their lowest level in nine months and underscoring growing strain in a critical global supply chain. The decline follows export restrictions imposed by Beijing earlier this year amid escalating diplomatic......

Trump warns China of steep tariffs over potential military support to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that China could face heavy trade penalties if it provides military assistance to Iran amid the ongoing regional conflict. Speaking in a televised interview, Trump stated that Washington could impose tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese goods if Beijing were found to......

German exporters remain optimistic despite geopolitical tensions

German exporters are maintaining a generally positive outlook for international sales despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to a recent assessment by Allianz Trade. A large proportion of companies in Germany expect export revenues to grow in the coming year, reflecting resilience in one of......

Canada’s services sector contracts amid global uncertainty and rising costs

Canada’s services sector has continued to weaken, reflecting the impact of global uncertainty and rising operational costs. According to recent data, business activity declined for a fifth consecutive month, although the pace of contraction showed slight signs of easing. The slowdown has been......