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Trade

In principle, the rules of trade are simple. The economic concept involves the buying and selling of goods or services.

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Leapmotor vehicles are parked outside a showroom in Hangzhou in eastern China's Zhejiang province

EU slaps tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles

The EU has said its tariffs are to counteract "unfair" subsidies received by Chinese EV makers.
BusinessJuly 4, 2024
A closeup of welder in a blue helmet working on a ship with sparks flying around him

Can Greece's new six-day workweek be a model for others?

Greece is adopting a six-day workweek, while many other countries are experimenting with shorter office hours.
BusinessJuly 1, 2024
A customer buys pork at a market in Beijing

China fights back against EU tariffs

China is fighting back against the EU's plans to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
BusinessJune 25, 202402:04 min
A big chery SUV stands in a neon-lit showroom as people stand around it and some take photos

Turkey to impose tariffs on all Chinese cars

Authorities want to protect domestic brands and convince Chinese manufacturers to build factories in the country.
BusinessJune 20, 2024
New BYD cars wait to be loaded onto a ship in China

China threatens WTO action over EU electric car tariffs

China accused the European Union of "naked protectionist behavior" in an evolving dispute over electric car import dutie
PoliticsJune 13, 2024
Two cars in a harbor in front of a container ship

EU tariffs add to pressure on China's EV makers

China’s EV manufacturers already face poor sales in Europe, and EU tariffs of up to 38% on electric vehicles won't help.
TradeJune 12, 2024
A Chinese yuan bill is seen on the map of South America

Latin American anger grows over China's economic clout

Amid China's growing influence, Beijing has strong-armed countries such as Guatemala and outraged retailers in Brazil.
BusinessJune 5, 2024
Electric cars for export waiting to be loaded onto a freighter at China's Yantai port

EU-China EV tariffs: German carmakers fear backlash

The EU could soon follow the US and impose duties on Chinese electric cars. German car CEOs fear reprisals from Beijing.
BusinessMay 27, 2024
Two Africans sorting coffee beans in Coffee production in Bengo António Ambrósio, Angola

Coffee prices soar on poor harvests and new consumers

Coffee prices have risen for many reasons, including poor harvests in Vietnam and changing tastes.
BusinessMay 23, 2024
Workers from Niger and China are seen on the construction site of an oil pipeline in Gaya, Niger, in October 2022

Benin gives green light for Niger's oil exports to China

After Benin blocked crude oil exports for months, a tense standoff appears to have been resolved with China's mediation.
PoliticsMay 16, 2024
President of the United States Joe Biden is speaking about proposing tariffs on Chinese steel in his remarks at the United Steelworkers Headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, on April 17, 2024

US-China trade war: Why Joe Biden has raised the stakes

The US president has quadrupled tariffs on Chinese EVs and raised levies on green technologies. Here's why.
BusinessMay 14, 2024
The Seagull electric vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD on display at a showroom in Beijing, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

US announces higher China tariffs, including 100% for EVs

Semiconductors, solar cells, batteries, electric vehicles and some minerals are among the affected items.
BusinessMay 14, 2024
Union members clash with Turkish anti riot police officers as they march during Labor Day celebrations in Istanbul

Turkey: Hundreds detained at May Day rallies in Istanbul

Police blocked off parts of Turkey's largest city and used tear gas and rubber bullets to stop demonstrations.
PoliticsMay 1, 2024
Lieferkettengesetz l Malaysia, Palmöl-Bauern

Indonesia wants progress on EU trade deal

Indonesia accuses the EU of "regulatory imperialism" following several trade disputes. But it's still hoping for a deal.
BusinessApril 25, 2024
Volkswagen automobile plant employees celebrate winning a vote to join the UAW union Friday, April 19, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Volkswagen's Tennessee workers vote to join UAW trade union

More than 70% of votes from Volkswagen staff at the Chattanooga factory in Tennessee were in favor of joining the UAW.
BusinessApril 20, 2024
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with the Iranian flag in the background

Iran's attack on Israel has muted impact on oil markets

The global economy has reacted mostly with indifference to the Iranian strike on Israel. Can the calm last?
BusinessApril 15, 2024
The German and Chinese flags flying side by side in Tianjin China

China: Germany's rival and partner

On his three-day visit to China, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to call for more fairness in economic relations.
BusinessApril 14, 202402:19 min
Chinese workers on an electric vehicle production line in Jinhau, Zhejiang province, China on March 24, 2021

From solar to EVs: How China is overproducing green tech

The US and EU are working to ensure their clean-energy sectors aren't wiped out by unfair competition from China.
BusinessApril 10, 2024
A trader approaches the closed Niger-Nigeria border in Jibia

Reopened Nigeria-Niger border promises trade

Trade has resumed through the Niger-Nigeria border — and a Chinese-funded railway promises to further boost the economy.
TradeApril 5, 2024
A worker produces semiconductors at a workshop in Binzhou, eastern China on Jan 9, 2022

Tech war: China could face US, EU curbs over legacy chips

After the US cut China's access to cutting-edge chips, could those used in everyday products be next?
BusinessApril 5, 2024
A driver trying to attract tourists to the guided tour on a busy street in the Asakusa district in Tokyo

Tourists bask in the glow of Japan's weak yen

The value of the yen is sliding and financial authorities are nervous. But for tourists, it's time to shop.
BusinessMarch 30, 202401:29 min
Containers ships unload their cargo at northern Germany's Bremerhaven port on February 24, 2022

Red Sea attacks cause global trade to splutter

Ships have been forced to make detours due to Houthi attacks on the Suez Canal route and low waters in the Panama Canal.
BusinessMarch 15, 2024
Undated file photo of a commercial plane flying over Baden-Württemberg in Germany, pictured from the ground.

Germany: Airport security staff strike at smaller hubs

Airport strikes will again impact flights in Germany, with security staff at a series of smaller hubs not working.
BusinessMarch 15, 2024
A bull statue stands in front of the building of the German stock exchange in Frankfurt,

Why German stock index DAX breaks record as recession looms

Confidence in Germany's 40 biggest firms has little to do with sentiment on the ground.
BusinessMarch 13, 2024
A WV employee monitors the production of electric car batteries, in Salzitter, Germany, on September 23, 2019

Will Germany face a rare earths shortage?

The raw materials needed for the green transition are in the hands of rivals, including China and Russia.
TradeMarch 11, 2024
picture shows a banner saying 'Stop EU-Mercosur' during a protest action of Greenpeace environmental activists at the European Council building, Thursday 25 May 2023, in Brussels

EU-Mercosur: Will the trade negotiation saga ever end?

A deal between the two blocs on how to liberalize their trade, seems elusive. Will China seize its chance?
TradeMarch 5, 2024
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

India-Middle East corridor in doubt due to Israel-Hamas war

The future of the US and EU-backed India-Middle East-Europe Corridor is uncertain because of the Israel-Hamas war.
BusinessFebruary 27, 2024
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan walking alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Modi signs intercontinental trade pact during UAE visit

The deal is a framework for a ship-to-rail trade corridor that would link India with Europe.
PoliticsFebruary 13, 2024
Travelers wait for a train on a crowded platform in November 2023, no train in sight

Germany's train drivers call for a six-day nationwide strike

The latest strike by the GDL German train drivers' trade union will start on Wednesday and run for almost a full week.
BusinessJanuary 22, 2024
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Georgia: Growing wine trade with Russia raises concerns

While Georgia is benefiting from the increased trade with Russia, critics say it makes it more dependent on Russia.
BusinessJanuary 16, 202402:28 min
The US Navy Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney transits the Suez Canal

Red Sea shipping attacks threaten global trade

Attacks on container ships in the Red Sea have continued, leading to fears the situation could escalate further.
BusinessJanuary 3, 2024
Hapeg-Lloyd's container ship Al Jasrah pictured at the port of Hamburg, Germany

Red Sea attacks: How will global trade be affected?

As shipping firms avoid the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks, will there be a repeat of the post-COVID supply chain crisis?
TradeDecember 23, 2023
An aerial photo shows a docked ship at the Hambantota International Port in Sri Lanka on December 14, 2019

How China became the world's largest debt collector

China has loaned $1.3 trillion for infrastructure projects from Asia to Latin America to boost trade.
TradeDecember 18, 2023
A man in with a cap standing in a carpentry shop in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany

Germany's new scheme to bridge skilled labor gap

A program in a flood-hit region in Germany aims to convince young jobseekers about the advantages of learning a trade.
BusinessDecember 7, 2023
A TOGG EV plant near Bursa, Turkey

As economy tanks, Turkish companies eye Egypt

Rampant inflation and economic uncertainty have pushed many companies in Turkey to relocate to Egypt.
BusinessDecember 2, 2023
Verdi poster calling for Amazon strike

German activists launch Black Friday campaign against Amazon

The Peng! Collective has started a new intervention against Amazon. Unionists want a crackdown on subcontractors.
BusinessNovember 24, 2023
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (right) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive for a welcoming ceremony

Why the EU-Canada trade deal is a big deal

Its proponents say the EU-Canada trade agreement is progress, others see it as a threat to national sovereignty.
BusinessNovember 22, 2023
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (center) on stage at the German-Nigerian Business Forum 2023 in Berlin

German-Nigerian Business Forum seeks to woo investors

The summit sent a clear message: Africa's most populous nation is open for business.
BusinessNovember 22, 2023
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Argentina goes to the polls this weekend for a presidential run-off - Russia's economic situation remains complicated
BusinessNovember 17, 202312:31 min
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Leaders of the world's two largest economies sought to put a positive spin on their increasingly tense relationship
BusinessNovember 16, 202312:33 min
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German has approved €7.5 bn in loan-guarantees for Siemens Energy - Xi Jinping & Joe Biden meet amid high trade tensions
BusinessNovember 15, 202312:31 min
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The IEA has raised its oil demand growth forecasts despite a weak growth-outlook for most major economies
BusinessNovember 14, 202312:33 min
Two farmers in front of a truck and a tractor on a field in the Liverpool Plains, Australia

EU-Australia free trade: What can we learn from the failure?

An EU-Australia free trade pact has foundered. Is trade liberalization dead? Or can the EU learn from the failure?
BusinessNovember 7, 2023
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World leaders, academics and tech industry insiders attend the world's first ever AI safety summit at Bletchley Park
BusinessNovember 1, 202312:30 min
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The German government is considering plans to extend a massive lifeline to Siemens Energy
BusinessOctober 30, 202312:34 min
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EU parliamentarians are demanding the bloc impose sanctions on Azerbaijan
BusinessOctober 6, 202312:33 min
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Is flying still safe? The aviation industry which has the highest safety standards is facing significant quality issues
BusinessOctober 5, 202312:34 min
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EU trade chief holds talks with Chinese Vice Premier - German business sentiment worsens in September
BusinessSeptember 25, 202312:35 min
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Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from his empire of aggressive tabloid newspapers, storied dailies and tv networks
BusinessSeptember 22, 202312:31 min
A picture of a car shown by Chinese manufacturer BYD at the auto show 2023 in Germany

EV subsidies: Will EU-China row lead to a tariffs war?

Europe's auto industry is concerned about a wave of cheap electric vehicles from China hitting the EU market.
BusinessSeptember 15, 2023