Keywords: International trade


US-Mexico: Cheese Names Become a Sticking Point in Trade Talks

A seemingly trivial disagreement over the use of certain cheese names has turned into a point of friction in trade discussions between the United States and Mexico. At the heart of the matter is the protection of European products and the concern among Mexican producers about further exposure to American......

Bank Cards in Syria: Payment Giants Restart International Transactions

After more than four decades of financial isolation and strict international sanctions, Syria is entering a decisive phase towards its reintegration into global trade. The successful execution of the first live international banking transactions by Visa and Mastercard marks the end of a major monetary......

Mercosur-Singapore: Argentina Approves Trade Agreement with Asia

Argentina has taken a new step in its trade opening strategy. The Parliament has ratified the free trade agreement signed between Mercosur and Singapore, paving the way for a gradual strengthening of exchanges between the South American bloc and one of the main economic hubs of Southeast Asia. The text,......

Hormuz Strait: A Ship Hit by a Projectile, Fire Contained Onboard

A new maritime incident occurred in the Hormuz Strait, a strategic route for global energy trade. A ship was struck by a projectile of unknown origin during the night from Wednesday to Thursday, causing a fire onboard, according to the British maritime security agency UKMTO.The fire has since been contained......

Global shipping faces a new container crisis after seven decades of transformation

Seventy years after the standardized shipping container revolutionized international trade, the global logistics industry is facing mounting pressure from port congestion, equipment shortages and rapidly rising demand. The introduction of the standardized container by American entrepreneur Malcolm McLean......

Morocco-Spain: Trade Reaches 12.22 Billion Euros in Six Months

The economic relationship between Morocco and Spain continues to intensify. In the first half of 2026, trade between the two countries reached 12.22 billion euros, driven by both the growth of Moroccan exports and the increase in purchases from Spain. This dynamic illustrates the growing interconnection......

Olive Oil: Spanish Imports from Morocco Surge Dramatically

Spain, the world's leading producer of olive oil, has significantly increased its purchases from Morocco in the first half of 2026. The volumes imported remain modest on the scale of the Spanish market, but their year-on-year growth is remarkable and illustrates the evolution of trade between the two......

Tanger Med prepares a new expansion to strengthen its global transshipment position

Tanger Med is preparing a new western expansion aimed at increasing the port complex’s capacity and supporting the continued growth of container traffic. Preliminary procedures are already underway for infrastructure works involving the modification and extension of drainage channels as part of......

Panama Canal: CK Hutchison Claims $1.5 Billion from Panama

The conflict surrounding the Panama Canal's port infrastructure has taken on a new judicial dimension. Hong Kong-based group CK Hutchison is initiating arbitration proceedings against the Panamanian state, claiming over $1.5 billion following the loss of its concession amid rising tensions between Washington......