South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Washington for critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to defuse tensions and secure trade and investment deals as U.S.-South Africa relations face challenges.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the UK is close to securing a trade agreement with six Gulf countries, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as part of its post-Brexit drive to expand global trade ties.
On Monday, Britain seeks to strengthen ties with the EU through a deal focusing on defence, trade, and travel, marking a key post-Brexit milestone.
Afghanistan and Russia signed five agreements on Friday covering transport, trade, and energy cooperation.
Uzbekistan and Iran are working toward increasing bilateral trade to $2 billion, as discussed during high-level talks in Tehran between the two countries' government delegations.
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter said Switzerland and the U.S. have agreed to accelarate trade talks.
President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer have reached a trade agreement that lowers U.S. tariffs on British autos, steel, and aluminum, while maintaining a 10% baseline tariff on other goods and boosting American exports of beef and ethanol.
Türkiye and the United Kingdom have agreed to begin the first round of negotiations by the end of July to modernize and expand their Free Trade Agreement, aiming to boost economic ties and reflect evolving trade priorities.
Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Stoere and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg will meet U.S. President Trump on Thursday to discuss NATO, Ukraine, global security, and trade, amid recently imposed U.S. tariffs on imports of Norway, now lowered temporarily.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday held a high-level call with South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo, discussing tariffs, LNG imports, and a potential $44-billion energy deal — just a day before a 25% tariff on South Korean goods is due to take effect.
The European Union is prepared to retaliate against U.S. tariffs but prefers a negotiated resolution, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. She warned that U.S. tariffs would fuel inflation and harm jobs while urging the EU to remove internal trade barriers.
Afghanistan’s foreign trade reached $12.949 billion over the past year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, signaling a notable increase in economic activity.
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at Wednesday’s meeting.
In 2024, China was the EU’s biggest import partner and third-largest export destination, with €213.3 billion in exports and €517.8 billion in imports. This resulted in a €304.5 billion trade deficit, while only Ireland and Luxembourg recorded trade surpluses.
Beijing advises the U.S. to engage with China before imposing new tariffs related to the fentanyl issue.
Belarus and Kazakhstan enhance trade cooperation by expanding exchange trading. BUCE reports a 36% rise in Kazakhstani transactions, with key exports including timber, dairy, and metals.
Türkiye and Greece are setting their sights on achieving a $10 billion bilateral trade volume as part of a newly launched “positive agenda” initiative aimed at bolstering cooperation across healthcare, environment, culture, tourism, economy, and trade.
The global ocean shipping industry, which handles roughly 80% of world trade, is facing heightened uncertainty amid a series of trade and geopolitical threats from the U.S. administration.
Azerbaijan and Pakistan strengthen ties with $2B agreements set for April, boosting trade, security, and energy cooperation. Leaders highlight regional alliances and shared global interests.
A meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan in a closed format. The heads of government of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states discussed current issues of cooperation within the union.
China's trade with Central Asia hit a record high in 2024, with Kazakhstan leading at $43.82B. Rail cargo and joint projects further strengthened regional ties.
Türkiye's exports hit a record $262 billion in 2024, with a reduced trade deficit and positive growth in key sectors, despite global challenges. Economic recovery and growth are expected in 2025.
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