Keywords: Trade


Finland raises concerns over alleged sanction evasion networks linked to Russia

Finnish intelligence authorities have expressed growing concern over the alleged use of international procurement networks to help Russia obtain restricted technologies despite Western sanctions imposed since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. According to Finnish security officials, these networks......

China is negotiating with EU over its steel trade measures

China has confirmed that it is currently engaged in negotiations with the European Union regarding new restrictions imposed on duty-free steel imports. According to a spokesperson from China’s Ministry of Commerce, the discussions are taking place under the framework of the World Trade Organization......

China criticizes EU trade measures and warns of possible response

China has accused the European Union of selectively using economic data to justify stricter trade measures against Chinese products, escalating tensions between two of the world’s largest economic powers. The criticism follows reports that the EU is considering expanding import quotas and tariffs......

Tobacco use and sales continue to decline in France

Tobacco consumption and legal sales continue to fall in France, according to recent data from the French Observatory for Drugs and Addictive Trends (OFDT), reflecting a long-term decline in smoking across the population. In 2025, cigarette and tobacco sales through licensed tobacconists dropped by 8.2%......

France, Italy and Spain Call on EU to strengthen and accelerate trade defence measures

Several European Union member states, including France, Italy, and Spain, are urging the European Union to reinforce and accelerate its trade defence mechanisms in response to what they describe as unfair competition from low-cost imports that threaten European industries. The initiative, also supported......

Brazilian business delegation to visit Morocco to strengthen economic cooperation

A Brazilian trade mission composed of six companies from different economic sectors is scheduled to visit Morocco from June 10 to 13 in an effort to explore new business opportunities and strengthen bilateral partnerships between the two countries. The initiative is being organized by the Arab-Brazilian......

Rubio says India commits to massive $500 billion US imports

Le secrétaire d’État américain Marco Rubio a effectué une visite diplomatique en Inde dans un contexte de tensions commerciales et stratégiques entre Washington et New Delhi. Il a rencontré le Premier ministre Narendra Modi ainsi que le ministre des Affaires......

Moroccan lemon exports head toward a record-breaking season

Morocco is experiencing a strong rebound in its citrus export sector, with lemon exports reaching impressive levels during the first half of the 2025–2026 agricultural season. Industry observers believe the country could match or even surpass its historic export record established several years......

EU coalition urges tougher trade measures against China

France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Lithuania have jointly called for stronger European Union action against China’s trade practices, intensifying pressure on Brussels to adopt tougher tools to protect European industry. The coordinated stance adds momentum to a broader policy shift under......