Keywords: Trade


China’s AI chip demand set to push imports above exports growth

China’s growing demand for advanced artificial intelligence chips is expected to drive import growth beyond export expansion for the first time since 2021, marking a shift in the country’s trade dynamics. Economists now forecast imports will rise by about 5 percent in 2026, more than double......

Ceuta imports over 4,000 tons of Moroccan sand since customs reopening

Since the reopening of the commercial customs office between Morocco and Ceuta, the Spanish enclave has significantly increased its imports of construction materials, particularly sand, according to Spanish media reports. Official sources cited by local press indicate that more than 4,000 tons of sand......

China condemns EU sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia links

China has strongly criticized the decision by the European Union to include Chinese companies in its latest sanctions package targeting Russia, escalating diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Brussels. The dispute follows the EU’s 20th round of sanctions, which focuses on restricting entities......

China lifts countermeasures against two EU banks after sanctions rollback

China has announced the removal of countermeasures imposed on two European Union banks following a reciprocal easing of sanctions by the European bloc, marking a small step toward stabilizing financial relations between the two sides. The decision was confirmed by China’s Ministry of Commerce......

Morocco–Luxembourg: Economy Minister Lex Delles on official mission to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Luxembourg’s Minister of the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, is set to lead a high-level economic mission to Morocco from May 4 to May 7, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations and exploring new investment opportunities. The delegation will bring together public......

Germany maintains opposition to suspension of EU–Israel agreement

Germany has reaffirmed its opposition to suspending the association agreement between the European Union and Israel, despite growing calls from several EU member states to reconsider the bloc’s relationship with Tel Aviv. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that suspending the agreement......

White House signals financial support for UAE amid Iran war risks

The White House said the United States is prepared to provide financial support to the United Arab Emirates if the ongoing war with Iran worsens the country’s economic outlook. National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett stated that such assistance remains a contingency measure and is not......

UAE warns of yuan oil trade shift over dollar access

The United Arab Emirates has warned it may begin settling oil and gas transactions in Chinese yuan if the United States does not provide a dollar liquidity backstop. The message was delivered during high-level meetings in Washington between the UAE central bank governor Khaled Mohamed Balama, US Treasury......

China rare earth exports to Japan hit nine month low

China’s exports of rare earth magnets and materials to Japan dropped sharply in March, reaching their lowest level in nine months and underscoring growing strain in a critical global supply chain. The decline follows export restrictions imposed by Beijing earlier this year amid escalating diplomatic......