Keywords: Imports


Netherlands to ban imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

The Netherlands has announced a ban on the import, purchase and sale of goods originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, introducing one of the most significant national trade measures adopted by a European country in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The......

Pernod Ricard withdraws legal challenge over $314 million India tax dispute

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard has withdrawn its legal challenge against a major tax demand from Indian authorities involving approximately $314 million in alleged unpaid duties, according to a court order reviewed on Tuesday. The decision marks a new development in a dispute that has lasted for......

IMF warns oil prices and weak monsoon threaten India's economic growth outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified rising oil prices and the risk of a weak monsoon season as the two biggest threats to India's economic growth in the 2026/27 fiscal year, highlighting growing external and climate-related challenges for the world's fastest-growing major economy. According......

Trump announces new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products

US President Donald Trump has announced a new round of tariffs targeting a broad range of Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions between the United States and its northern neighbor. The measures were outlined in three presidential memoranda signed on Monday and are expected to impose tariffs of......

Morocco's HCP forecasts narrower trade deficit by 2027 despite global challenges

Morocco's High Commission for Planning (HCP) expects the country's trade deficit to widen temporarily in 2026 before improving in 2027, reflecting both external economic pressures and the resilience of key domestic sectors. According to the HCP's latest economic outlook, the trade deficit......

EU proposes three-year delay on methane emissions penalties for energy importers

The European Commission has proposed postponing financial penalties linked to methane emissions reporting by three years, offering temporary regulatory flexibility to fossil fuel importers while maintaining the bloc's broader climate objectives. Under the proposal, companies importing natural gas,......

Morocco's exports to the European Union reach €2.5 billion in May

Morocco's exports to the European Union reached €2.5 billion in May 2026, reflecting a modest increase compared with the same month last year, according to the latest trade figures released by Eurostat. Imports from the EU stood at €2.8 billion, underscoring the strength of the long-standing......

Europe faces growing jet fuel supply concerns amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

European aviation markets are facing increasing concerns over potential jet fuel shortages as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise uncertainty about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy trade routes. Industry estimates suggest that Europe could......

Brazil Keeps 32% Tariff on Moroccan Sardines Despite Rising Imports

The Brazilian government has decided to maintain a 32% tariff on canned sardine imports, rejecting a request to establish a nine-month tariff-free quota of 7,500 tons. This decision, announced by the executive secretariat of the Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex), comes after reviewing a request submitted......