US trade gap contracts to over 16-year low on falling imports
The U.S. trade deficit plummeted to its lowest level since mid-2009, a sharp and unexpected pullback fueled by…
China’s LNG imports plunge under weak economy and US friction
Energy Decline looms over new projects coming onstream A drone view shows tugboats assisting a liquified natural gas…
Commission quietly proposes looser EU rules on recycled plastic in beverage bottles – POLITICO
Brussels wants to boost Europe’s recycling capacity and help the bloc transition to a circular economy. “Pressures on…
China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
While China has already logged a record-breaking trade surplus in the first 11 months of 2025, that milestone…
China aims to boost imports and exports in 2026 to drive trade growth: senior official
With trade proving resilient despite global headwinds, China aims to expand both exports and imports next year, leveraging…
European industry faces ‘life or death,’ Macron says — and China needs to help – POLITICO
“I am trying to explain to the Chinese that their trade surplus is untenable and that they are…
Trump admin claims win as UK bows to pressure on NHS drug spending – POLITICO
The NICE threshold will rise to £25,000 to £35,000 for every quality adjusted life year. In return for…
bne IntelliNews – India approves domestic rare earth magnet scheme
India has authorised final approval for a programme to establish an integrated manufacturing base for sintered rare earth…
UK Risks Gas Shortages in 2030s as Domestic Output Plunges
Britain could face emerging risks to natural gas supply in the 2030s as a freefall in domestic production…
Government import, export data can show impact of Trump’s tariffs
Tuesday is when we’re supposed to learn more about how imports and exports have been faring from the…
Brussels stalls Brexit reset talks as carbon tax deadline looms – POLITICO
The same official added that there was also “frustration that other talks are lagging behind” on the more…
Türkiye’s exports rise to $24B in October, hitting record high
Turkish exports rose 2.4% to $24 billion in October, marking a new record for the month, Trade Minister…