Keywords: Trade


Trump Auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says

A proposed increase in U.S. tariffs on imported European vehicles could significantly impact Germany’s economy, according to recent estimates by a leading economic institute. The measure, which targets cars and trucks from the European Union, is expected to weigh heavily on Europe’s largest......

Tanger Med handles 11 million containers, strengthens global port ranking

Morocco’s Tanger Med Group closed 2025 with consolidated revenue of 13 billion dirhams, marking a 16 percent increase from the previous year. The growth reflects sustained performance across its core sectors, including port operations, logistics, industrial zones, and services. At the center of......

Volkswagen expects limited benefit from possible U.S. tariff refunds, CFO says

Volkswagen AG is expected to see only limited financial relief even if it succeeds in securing refunds on U.S. import tariffs, according to the company’s chief financial officer. Speaking on Thursday, CFO Arno Antlitz said that any potential reimbursement linked to tariffs imposed by the United......

Italy posts modest growth in first quarter as economic risks increase

Italy recorded slight economic growth in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary data released by the national statistics institute. The performance exceeded some expectations but remains fragile amid rising global uncertainties. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2% compared......

France’s growth stalls in first quarter amid weak domestic demand

France’s economy showed no growth in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary estimates released by Insee. The stagnation reflects weak domestic demand and a sharp negative contribution from foreign trade, surprising many analysts who had expected modest expansion. Gross domestic......

Nigeria pushes pan-african digital growth at GITEX Africa 2026

Nigeria is positioning itself as a central player in Africa’s expanding technology ecosystem, focusing on startup scaling, regional collaboration, and the development of digital infrastructure across the continent. The shift comes as African countries move from technology adoption toward building......

China tightens rare earth sanctions boosting mining stocks

China has proposed a new regulatory framework that would impose stricter administrative penalties on illegal activity across its rare earth sector, including extraction, refining, and related operations. The draft rules target production beyond approved quotas, mining or processing without a licence,......

Greece says it agreed with Qatar to deepen trade, energy and defence ties

Greece has announced an agreement with Qatar to strengthen cooperation in key strategic sectors, including trade, energy, and defence, further expanding bilateral relations established in 2024. The announcement followed a meeting in Athens between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Qatar’s......

Taiwan tops Beijing’s agenda for Trump-Xi summit

Taiwan is expected to become a central issue in the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting once again the deep strategic tensions between Washington and Beijing. For China, Taiwan remains a core national interest, while the United States continues......