Keywords: Trade tensions


EU aluminum wheel tariffs on Morocco signal broader trade tensions with China

Morocco is now caught in the midst of escalating global trade tensions, reflecting a complex geopolitical landscape. The European Commission has recently imposed significant compensatory duties on aluminum wheel exports from Morocco, a move interpreted by experts as a strategic signal aimed primarily......

Mark Carney elected to lead Canada during turbulent trade times

Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has been elected as the leader of Canada's Liberal Party, securing 85.9% of the vote. His election positions him to become the country’s next prime minister, following Justin Trudeau's resignation after nearly......

Trade tensions escalate: Trump imposes major tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China

In a significant shift in international trade policy, US President Donald Trump has announced substantial tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The sweeping measures, revealed on Saturday, impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and most Canadian imports, while Chinese goods will face a 10% tariff......

Asia Prepares for Uncertainty as Trump Returns to Power

In the wake of Donald Trump's decisive election victory, Asia is poised for a period of unpredictability that could significantly alter its diplomatic and economic landscape. With Trump set to embark on a second term, his administration is expected to amplify the "America First" policy,......

Meloni and Xi Seek to Rekindle Sino-Italian Relations Amid Global Tensions

In a diplomatic move aimed at rejuvenating Sino-Italian relations, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday. The high-profile encounter, which took place at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, marked Meloni's inaugural visit to China since assuming......

Biden Ramps Up Trade Tensions with China, Hiking Tariffs on Key Imports

In a bold move that risks escalating trade tensions with Beijing, President Joe Biden has unveiled a sweeping set of steep tariff hikes on a range of Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, computer chips, and medical products. The White House cited "unacceptable risks" to US economic......

Escalating Trade Tensions: U.S. Raises Tariffs on Moroccan Phosphate Fertilizers

In a move that has sent ripples through the global fertilizer industry, the United States has announced a significant increase in tariffs on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco. This decision, which directly impacts American farmers and the Moroccan phosphate giant OCP Group, was made public......

Mauritania Reverses Tariff Hike on Moroccan Vegetables, Alleviating Trade Tensions

Mauritania has reversed its previous stance on raising customs duties for vegetables imported from Morocco, much to the relief of traders and consumers on both sides of the border. This decision, which came into effect on May 1st, coincides with the expiration of the decree that had originally implemented......

Morocco Takes Legal Action as Agricultural Trade Tensions Escalate with Spain

Morocco’s primary agricultural entity, the Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (COMADER), has initiated legal action by filing a formal complaint in Spanish courts amidst growing tensions surrounding Moroccan farm exports. COMADER has reported a surge in incidents targeting transport......