Keywords: Global trade


India resumes wheat exports but high prices may curb demand

India has restarted wheat exports after a four-year pause, signaling a shift in its agricultural trade policy. The decision follows improved harvests and the rebuilding of national reserves, allowing authorities to re-enter global markets cautiously. As the world’s second-largest wheat producer......

German carmakers hit by new US tariff increase

Shares of major German car manufacturers dropped following the announcement by Donald Trump of a new increase in import tariffs on foreign vehicles. The measure raises duties from 15% to 25%, putting renewed pressure on an already fragile sector. Companies such as Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Bayerische......

India eases export rules for rice shipments to selected european markets

India has temporarily relaxed export requirements for rice shipments to several European destinations, allowing certain exports to proceed without a mandatory inspection certificate, according to an official government notification. The measure applies to both basmati and non-basmati rice and will remain......

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......

Starmer travels to the Gulf to support reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to travel to the Gulf region to meet with regional leaders in an effort to support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime passage essential for global energy supplies. The visit comes shortly after a ceasefire agreement between the United......

Bahrain pushes revised UN plan to secure Hormuz shipping lanes

Bahrain has introduced a revised draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council aimed at improving the safety of commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies. The updated proposal reflects ongoing diplomatic negotiations, as it removes......

EU trade commissioner discusses critical minerals and tariffs with US counterpart

The European Union's Trade Commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, held a “very positive” meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial in Cameroon on Saturday. The discussions focused on advancing cooperation on critical......

Thailand faces deadline to erspond to U.S. Section 301 trade investigation

Thailand has been given until April 15 to submit its response to a United States trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, according to the country’s commerce ministry. Officials warned that failure to provide a detailed explanation could expose Thai exports to additional......

EU says United States will honor Turnberry trade deal despite tariff dispute

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said the United States has assured the European Union it will respect the terms of the Turnberry trade agreement, despite new tariff measures that risk undermining the deal’s central provision of a 15 percent tariff ceiling. Speaking in Toronto on Thursday,......