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- EU-China Trade Deficit Hits €359 Billion as Analysts Urge Pragmatism Over Security-Led Fragmentation
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Europe
Economist Lorenzo Codogno advocates for a shift in EU-China relations, prioritizing economic pragmatism and open investment over restrictive national security considerations. Follo...
- Uzbekistan Orders 30% Reduction in Customs Fees Following Urgent Appeals From National Export Sector
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Global Economy
Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev has directed authorities to slash overall customs fees by more than 30% to alleviate financial pressure on domestic businesses. The move foll...
- UAE Joins World’s Top 10 Global Goods Exporters as Foreign Trade Hits Record $1.6 Trillion
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Middle East
The United Arab Emirates has ascended to the 9th position among the world's leading exporters of goods, marking its first appearance in the global top 10. Vice President Sheikh Moh...
- Global Digital Trade Facing Uncertainty as World Trade Organization Ministerial Talks Collapse Over Electronic Tariff Dispute
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Africa
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization ended in a stalemate in Cameroon after member states failed to reach a consensus on the digital trade moratorium. Br...
- WTO Talks End in Deadlock: E-commerce Moratorium Expires
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Business & Economy
The World Trade Organization (WTO) 14th ministerial meeting in Yaoundé, Cameroon, concluded without an agreement on Monday, March 30, 2026. A pivotal moratorium on customs duties f...
- India Proposes Two-Year Extension to E-Commerce Tariff Moratorium Amid Strong United States Push for Permanent Ban
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Africa
At a critical World Trade Organization summit in Yaoundé, India has shifted its stance by offering a short-term extension to the global ban on digital transmission duties. The prop...
- Taiwan Cancels WTO Attendance Following Visa Dispute and Mislabeling by Cameroon
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Politics
In a significant blow to its international representation, Taiwan’s foreign ministry announced on Friday that its delegation will not attend the World Trade Organization (WTO) mini...
- Ethiopia and India Nearing Final WTO Market Access Agreement Following High Level Ministerial Talks in Yaoundé
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Africa
Ethiopia’s Trade Minister Kassahun Gofe and India’s Commerce Minister Shri Piyush Goyal have reported significant progress on bilateral market access negotiations during the WTO MC...
- WTO Warns of Global Trade Deceleration as Iran Conflict Threatens Recovery
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Global Economy
The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Thursday slashed its forecast for global merchandise trade growth to 1.9% for 2026, a sharp decline from the 4.6% recorded in 2025. According...