China’s Commodities Imports Surge But Demand May Yet Disappoint
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessChina’s raw materials purchases surged in the first two months of the year, as importers took advantage of weaker prices for some…
Macron wants to lead Europe on Ukraine, but France may not let him – POLITICO
The question, then, is: How far is Macron truly ready to go this time? His previous lofty rhetoric on Ukraine, after all, has not been…
New Houthi attack risks ‘environmental disaster,’ US says – POLITICO
While the crew of 24 has been safely evacuated, the cargo of fertilizer "could spill into the Red Sea and worsen this environmental disaster," it…
Polish farmers block Ukraine’s border in protest against grain imports | Agriculture News
Farmers are angry at what they say is unfair competition from cheaper imports from Poland’s war-torn neighbour and ally. Polish farmers have blocked border crossings…
Feeding Africa: Sanctions Make It Worse, Imports Don’t Help, What’s the Solution?
Today’s world is going through major transformations. Among the most sensitive issues remains the availability of food and the challenges tied to it. In the…
EU mum as solar industry time bomb ticks – POLITICO
Not only does the bloc need Chinese imports, but any trade measures against China’s solar industry could prompt retaliation. Europe has a “crucial dilemma when…
Trump praises Xi, while raising prospect of higher tariffs on Chinese imports
“Look, I want China to do great, I do. And I like President Xi a lot, he was a very good friend of mine during…
Return to protectionism a ‘profound mistake’, UK finance chief warns Trump – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. DAVOS — Britain’s top finance minister Jeremy Hunt has warned Donald Trump that a…
Middle East braces for chaos as Iran and West square up – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Western warplanes and guided missiles roared through the skies over Yemen in the early…
Russia finds way around sanctions on battlefield tech: report – POLITICO
Russia has largely succeeded in finding ways to get around sanctions on the technology it needs to fight its war against Ukraine, and that means…
Poland reaches deal with farmers to call off blockade of Ukraine border crossing – POLITICO
Polish farmers ended a blockade of a Poland-Ukraine border crossing after reaching an agreement with Warsaw that met their demands, defusing a dispute that had…
Apple appeals ITC ruling to block watch imports over disputed tech
Apple on Tuesday filed an emergency appeal in federal court to the International Trade Commission's ruling to ban U.S. sales of Watch Series 9 and…
White House declines to block ban on Apple Watch imports
The White House on Tuesday decided not to block a ban on some Apple Watch imports as a ban upheld a health company won a…
Biden quietly shelves trade pact with UK before 2024 elections – POLITICO
LONDON — President Joe Biden has quietly shelved plans for a “foundational” trade agreement with the U.K. ahead of the 2024 election — following Senate…
How Europe failed to sap Russia’s energy profits – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — In early August, Bulgarian officials spotted something they weren’t sure was legal. Barrels of Russian oil were arriving in the country priced above a…
How the West enables Russia’s war on Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — At its summit this week, the European Union is threatening to name and…
The golden couple at the heart of Europe’s Qatargate scandal – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Eva Kaili and Francesco Giorgi had left nothing to chance. The duo…
FT: EU ports help sell on over 20% of LNG imports from Russia
More than a fifth of Russia’s liquefied natural gas reaching Europe is reshipped to other parts of the world, a practice that boosts Moscow’s revenues…
Australia to ban single-use vape imports from 2024 | Health News
Australia is also planning legislation to ban the manufacture, advertising or supply of disposable vapes. Australia will bar imports of single-use e-cigarettes starting next year,…
Putin rakes in extra €1B for his war chest via Bulgaria sanctions loophole – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — The Kremlin raked in an extra €1 billion for its war effort this year after Russia’s largest private oil firm exploited loopholes in…