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
Global Trade Scotland Seeks to Expand Seed Potato Exports, Negotiates Return to EU Market Scotland exported over 92,000 tonnes of seed potatoes in the 2023/24 season, with Egypt being the largest market, receiving... by Geraldine S. 01/21/2025
Trade Agreements Hong Kong Aims to Expedite Free Trade Agreement with GCC Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan has expressed a commitment to advancing a free trade agreement between Hong Kong... by Geraldine S. 01/21/2025
Trade Policies President Trump Implements Executive Orders on Sanctions and Export Control Policy On January 20, 2025, newly inaugurated President Trump signed several Executive Orders (EOs) and executive actions, focusing on U.S.... by Mich M. 01/21/2025
Market Trends European Car Sales Increase by 0.9% in 2024; Renault Surpasses Stellantis in December New car sales in Europe increased by 0.9% in 2024, driven by strong growth in hybrid vehicle registrations, which... by Mich M. 01/21/2025
Economic Indicators German Exporters Project 2.7% Decline in Sales for 2025, Trade Body Warns BERLIN (Reuters) – A large majority of German businesses engaged in international trade expect a decline in sales for... by Mich M. 01/21/2025
Trade Policies Airbus Ends 2024 in Better Shape Than Expected, but Faces Risks Ahead PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus concluded 2024 in better financial health than previously anticipated, despite having lowered its profit targets... by Mich M. 01/21/2025
Trade Policies ABB Increases U.S. Investments to Boost Local Production ABB is increasing its investments in the United States as part of a strategy to mitigate the impact of... by Mich M. 01/21/2025
Import/Export Statistics Warren Buffett’s Pilot Co Closes International Oil Trading Operations, Sources Confirm Warren Buffett's Pilot Co is ending its international oil trading business and will focus on its U.S. operations, particularly... by Mich M. 01/21/2025
Tariffs & Duties Trump Orders Review of U.S. Trade Policy Ahead of Potential Tariffs President Donald Trump issued a memorandum on Monday instructing federal agencies to assess U.S. trade policy, which could pave... by Mich M. 01/21/2025
Tariffs & Duties CBP Proposes Changes to De Minimis Treatment for a Range of Imports U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has proposed new rules to restrict de minimis treatment for low-cost imports subject... by Mich M. 01/21/2025