Keywords: International commerce


WTO says global goods trade remains resilient despite geopolitical tensions

The World Trade Organization (WTO) says global merchandise trade has continued to show resilience through the middle of 2026, despite persistent geopolitical uncertainty and growing concerns over trade policies. According to the WTO’s latest Goods Trade Barometer, released on Wednesday, the indicator......

Drought forces new restrictions on the Panama Canal and threatens global trade

The Panama Canal is facing renewed pressure from water shortages as drought and declining rainfall levels force authorities to introduce additional measures aimed at preserving the water resources needed to keep the strategic waterway operating. The Panama Canal Authority has moved to reduce the number......

Chinese companies begin receiving billions in refunds of U.S. tariffs

Chinese companies are beginning to recover part of the tariffs previously collected by the United States under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the legal basis used to impose the duties. Since early July, at least five publicly......

Maritime Trade Routes Shift as Iran Tensions Reshape Global Shipping

The escalation of tensions involving Iran is accelerating significant changes in global maritime trade, prompting shipping companies, governments, and energy markets to adapt to a rapidly evolving geopolitical environment. As security risks increase along key maritime corridors, the global shipping industry......

Colombia’s new government reviews trade agreement with Morocco

Colombia’s incoming government has announced plans to review several of the country’s international trade agreements, including its partnership with Morocco, as part of a broader economic strategy aimed at boosting exports, attracting foreign investment and strengthening global market access. Mauricio......

Lula criticizes US tariffs on Brazil as harmful to trade partnership

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has criticized new US tariffs imposed on Brazilian goods, describing the measures as unfair and warning that they could damage bilateral relations between the two countries. In an opinion article published by The Washington Post on Sunday, Lula argued......

Global trade continues to expand despite rising price pressures, UNCTAD says

Global trade maintained its growth momentum during the first half of 2026, supported largely by strong demand for high-technology products and services, according to the latest Global Trade Update published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report estimates that......

Washington signals possible new tariff measures against dozens of countries

The United States is preparing for the possibility of a new round of tariffs targeting several trading partners, raising concerns that global trade tensions could intensify under President Donald Trump’s administration. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that new trade measures......

Canada and Turkey begin formal talks on a new free trade agreement

Canada and Turkey have officially started negotiations toward a new free trade agreement, marking a new step in efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The launch of the talks was announced on Tuesday by the office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, following a recent agreement......