Keywords: Trade


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......

India to continue U.S. trade negotiations after new American tariffs

India has reaffirmed its commitment to negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with the United States, despite the Trump administration's decision to impose new tariffs on imports from the South Asian country. The announcement came after Washington introduced a 10% tariff on Indian goods as part......

Swiss Gruyère producers adapt to U.S. tariffs as exports slow

Swiss producers of Gruyère are adjusting their production and export strategies after higher U.S. import tariffs triggered a sharp decline in demand from one of their most valuable overseas markets. The latest tariffs imposed by the United States have increased pressure on Switzerland's renowned......

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese calls for immediate arms embargo and trade ban against Israel amid West Bank escalation

United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, has issued a forceful call for an immediate comprehensive arms embargo and trade ban against Israel, asserting that the systemic violence targeting Palestinians reflects broader institutional policies rather......

Trump Announces Immediate Section 301 Investigation Into European Union Over New Google Antitrust Fines

President Donald Trump announced on Friday the immediate launch of an official investigation against the European Union, strongly condemning what he described as discriminatory practices targeting major American technology firms following a fresh antitrust penalty levied against Google. Writing on his......

Morocco-Africa: 27 Years of Investments, Partnerships, and South-South Cooperation

Since His Majesty King Mohammed VI ascended to the throne in 1999, Africa has gradually become one of the key pillars of Morocco's foreign and economic policy. Over the course of twenty-seven years, this orientation has transcended traditional diplomatic frameworks to take the form of a strategy combining......

EU Demands Clarification from Washington Over New US Tariffs on Global Imports

The European Union has announced it will formally demand explanations from Washington following the sudden imposition of new United States tariffs targeting dozens of international trading partners. European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas criticized the move, stating that the fresh customs duties......

Oil prices surge above $100 as Red Sea tensions threaten global supply routes

Global oil markets faced renewed pressure on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Red Sea pushed crude prices sharply higher, with Brent oil climbing above the $100 per barrel threshold for the first time since May. The surge reflects growing concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies......

Trump Imposes New Double-Digit Tariffs on Dozens of Trading Partners Over Forced Labor Concerns

President Donald Trump is moving forward with a new wave of double-digit tariffs targeting dozens of United States trade partners as a deadline approaches regarding temporary levies implemented following a major Supreme Court setback. The administration will impose customs duties ranging between 10%......