Small-to-medium-sized businesses in the UK face significant challenges post-Brexit, with increased bureaucracy, lost exports, and higher costs leading to business closures and early retirements, contrary to the promised 'sunlit uplands'
The U.S. Soybean Export Council highlights quality differences between American and Brazilian soybeans to regain market share in China, amid ongoing trade tensions and Brazil's increased dominance in Chinese imports.
India and the EU are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement by December, with nearly 93% of Indian exports gaining duty-free access to the European market by 2027. The deal, considered significant due to the combined economic power of both entities, follows recent G7 discussions.
Indian textile exporters anticipate doubling their UK market share within 3-5 years due to the India-UK trade deal offering zero duty access from July 15. Trade is projected to rise from $1.9 billion to $3 billion.
Malaysia received a completed food safety standards questionnaire from Thailand, a key step towards potentially lifting its ban on five species of Thai shrimp imposed on June 1. The ban was a response to Thailand's increased inspections of Malaysian sea bass.
A potential US-Iran peace agreement could significantly benefit African economies by stabilizing global financial and commodity markets. Lower oil prices, reduced freight costs, and smoother trade flows would ease imported inflation, particularly for energy, fertilizers, and food, acting as a stimulus and food security package for many nations.
Chinese manufacturers exporting to the EU face new regulatory hurdles due to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The system requires detailed carbon intensity data, causing significant compliance challenges for companies like Neil Miao's, who struggle with understanding and providing the required information.
A rights group investigation found Israeli exporters are mislabeling produce from occupied Palestine and Golan Heights as Israeli-grown to gain unlawful tax breaks in the UK and EU. Global Echo analyzed 30,000 documents, revealing a systemic issue that subsidizes settlement agriculture.
Gujarat exporters are struggling with soaring logistics costs and trade uncertainty with West Asia due to ongoing conflicts. Freight charges have surged dramatically, and disruptions are increasing handling times, transit, and insurance expenses, impacting sectors like pharmaceuticals, perishables, and textiles.
South Korea's Finance Ministry urged major exporters like Samsung and Hyundai to convert export earnings into the won promptly to ease recent volatility in the foreign exchange market, where the won has weakened significantly against the dollar.
Armenia's government approved two subsidy programs to compensate entrepreneurs for logistics costs and customs payments on exports, particularly to the EU. This follows Russia's recent bans on Armenian mineral water and agricultural products, which Prime Minister Pashinyan had pledged to support exporters affected by.
US reduces tariffs on select metal-containing equipment from 25% to 15% until Dec 2027. However, high duties on steel, aluminum, and copper imports remain, limiting overall benefits for Indian exporters, according to GTRI.
Australia plans to require LNG producers to reserve 20% of exports for the domestic market, impacting existing contracts and raising concerns about investment and reliability. This move aims to address energy shortages on the east coast amid global supply disruptions.
Russian exporters are keen to supply beef to the Indonesian market, with shipments expected to begin once pricing is agreed upon with Indonesian counterparts, according to Sergey Dankvert, head of Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance.
Armenian flower exporters are heavily dependent on the Russian market, which accounts for over 90% of their revenue. In 2025, Russia imported $46 million worth of flowers from Armenia, representing 93.8% of the country's total flower export income. Georgia and Kazakhstan are distant second and third largest importers.
Heading into the summit, Beijing and Washington will likely reaffirm their shared intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the region.
History was made this Labour Day, as China’s southern Shenzhen Bay port cleared 24 tonnes of South African apples and central Hunan province processed 6,000 bottles of South African wine – the first time these goods had reached the Asian economic giant under a new zero-tariff arrangement. The duty-free access for African partners from May 1, which saw the 10 per cent tariff rate for apples removed, arrived as a lifeline for South African exporters looking to diversify away from increasingly...
According to the regulator’s estimates, the impact of rising external inflation on domestic prices is likely to remain limited due to the strengthening ruble, the operation of damping mechanisms, and the structure of imports by country
Companies listed in mainland China have reached a historic milestone in their global operations. Total overseas revenues hit a record, with electronic and automobile giants such as Foxconn Technology Group and BYD among the top performers. Total overseas revenues of A-share companies approached 12.4 trillion yuan (US$1.8 trillion) last year, accounting for nearly 17 per cent of their total income – both figures representing all-time highs, according to data from state-backed newspaper Securities...
The UAE has left OAPEC, a group focused on coordinating energy policies between Arab oil-producing nations, days after exiting OPEC Read Full Article at RT.com
A 10% decline in the US dollar's value under the Trump administration has made everyday life more expensive for many Americans, increasing costs for imported goods, travel, and raw materials, despite benefiting large corporations and exporters.
The eurozone economy grew by 0.1% in the first quarter, while inflation accelerated to 3% in April, driven by an 11% spike in energy costs. Regional markets face mounting pressure from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising geopolitical instability.
Brent crude falls 1.2% after rising to $126.41 a barrel, highest since March 2022 on report US is considering military options against IranThe eurozone grew by 0.1% in the first quarter, while inflation jumped to 3% in April driven by a near-11% surge in energy prices.The EU also expanded by 0.1% between January and March, according to a flash estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the fourth quarter of 2025, GDP increased by 0.2% in both areas.It will be interesting to see if the official trade data confirm the resilience of exporters in coming months.The outlook for the export sector is very important for China’s economy, as domestic demand has been weak. Continue reading...
India and New Zealand have finalized a free-trade agreement after 15 years of negotiations, with the deal accelerated by supply chain disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure and US tariffs. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay signed the pact on Monday, as India awaits a delayed preliminary trade deal with Washington.
