Economic Indicators U.S. Trade Gap Nearly Doubles in Latest Data as Imports Outpace Exports 01/29/2026
Market Trends Global Shipping Sees Record Low in Vessel Scrapping as Owners Retain Older Tonnage 01/28/2026
Tariffs & Duties Irish Whiskey Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Proposed U.S. Tariffs Ireland’s economy continues to demonstrate strong performance, but potential external risks loom large, particularly in relation to trade policies... by Raxer X. 03/20/2025
Tariffs & Duties Nissan Boosts Production in Mexico in Response to Possible U.S. Tariffs Nissan is ramping up its vehicle production in Mexico as it prepares for the possibility of new tariffs on... by Raxer X. 03/20/2025
Tariffs & Duties EU Announces 15% Reduction in Steel Import Quotas The European Commission has announced plans to reduce steel import quotas by 15% starting April 1, as part of... by Giezel Garcia 03/19/2025
Import/Export Statistics Morocco Becomes Spain’s Leading African Trade Partner with €22.7 Billion in Exchange Morocco has become Spain’s top African trade partner, reaching record bilateral trade volumes in 2024, according to data from... by Geraldine S. 03/19/2025
Tariffs & Duties India Proposes 12% Provisional Duty on Certain Steel Imports India's Commerce Ministry has proposed a 12% safeguard duty on select steel products to protect the domestic industry from... by Geraldine S. 03/19/2025
Trade Policies India Explores Sourcing Shift to U.S. in Effort to Reduce Trade Surplus As trade negotiations between India and the United States continue, India is reportedly considering shifting the procurement of certain... by Giezel Garcia 03/19/2025
Trade Agreements New Zealand and India Begin Free Trade Agreement Negotiations New Zealand and India have formally launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to enhance economic cooperation... by Giezel Garcia 03/19/2025
Import/Export Statistics India’s Solar Cell and Module Imports Decline in First Eight Months of 2024-25 India has recorded a decline in solar cell and module imports by 20% and 57%, respectively, during the first... by Giezel Garcia 03/18/2025
Tariffs & Duties Indonesia to Increase Palm Oil Export Levy to Support Biodiesel Expansion Indonesia plans to raise its palm oil export levy to a range of 4.5% to 10% of the crude... by Geraldine S. 03/18/2025
International Relations Taiwan Focuses on Supply Chain Resilience as New Southbound Policy Evolves The 2025 Yushan Forum, themed “New Southbound Policy+: Taiwan, the Indo-Pacific, and a New World,” continued its discussions on... by Giezel Garcia 03/18/2025