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USTR Pressures EU to Dismantle Green Regulations in Exchange for Tariff Relief
As the Trump administration revives its aggressive trade posture, non-tariff barriers have come to the center of U.S. trade demands. This week, the Office of …
Saudi Arabia Pushes OPEC+ Oil Output Hike as Prices Slide and Global Demand Weakens
Saudi Arabia has coordinated a new oil production increase with its OPEC+ partners, including Russia, marking a significant departure from recent supply restraint policies. The …
Asia is strongly impacted by Trump tariffs
President Donald Trump’s recent tariff impositions have significantly impacted the Asia-Pacific region, with varying effects across different nations. Vietnam faces one of the highest tariffs …
Norway Launches Major Oil Extraction in the Arctic
The Johan Castberg Field Begins Production In a landmark development for Arctic energy exploration, Norway has officially commenced oil production at the Johan Castberg field …
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton lashes out at EU deforestation rules
Republican U.S. Senator Tom Cotton has joined a group of U.S. lawmakers in voicing strong opposition to the European Union’s Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), arguing that it …
Hundreds arrested in Turkey after arrest of Istanbul Mayor
In Turkey, 37 people have been arrested for ‘provocative messages’ on social media that ‘incite crime and hatred’ after the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem …
EU postpones first import tariffs on American products until mid-April
The European Union has postponed the first hefty import tariffs – a counter-reaction to the American tariffs on steel and aluminium – until mid-April. This …
EU to invest 4.7bn euro in South Africa
The European Union is going to invest over 4.7 billion euros in South Africa. Of that, 4 billion euros is intended to finance the transition …
South Africa Weighs Special Investment Terms for Elon Musk
The South African government is reportedly considering ways to allow Elon Musk’s companies to invest in the country without fully complying with Black Economic Empowerment …
EU and India aim to seal free trade agreement by the end of the year
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday that the European Union and India are committed to finalizing a free-trade agreement by the …
Geologists caution research is needed to value Ukraine’s mineral wealth
Ukraine’s subsoil holds an abundance of valuable raw materials, including lithium, graphite, and cobalt, positioning the country as a potential economic powerhouse. The United States, …
Bird flu: EU donates 1 million euros to Vietnam
The European Commission has announced it will release 1 million euros on Wednesday to fight bird flu in Vietnam. European Commissioner for Health David Byrne announced …