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Image for German foreign minister to press China on semiconductors on Beijing tripHeadlines

German Foreign Minister to Press China on Semiconductors on Beijing Trip

Image for European Commission prepares to propose a levy of 50% on steel imports worldwide, FT saysHeadlines

European Commission Prepares to Propose a Levy of 50% on Steel Imports Worldwide, Ft Says

Image for Maersk boosts profit outlook as container demand defies trade fearsFinance

Maersk Boosts Profit Outlook as Container Demand Defies Trade Fears

Image for China confirms Xi meeting with EU's von der Leyen, CostaHeadlines

China Confirms Xi Meeting With EU's Von Der Leyen, Costa

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EU's Pacific Alliance Would Not Replace Wto, EU Officials Say

Date: June 27, 2025

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said cooperation with Pacific rim countries could serve as a basis to redesign the World Trade Organization (WTO), which is...

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Shell Is Being 'very Careful' With Shipping in the Middle East, CEO Says

Date: June 19, 2025

By Kathleen Benoza and John Geddie TOKYO (Reuters) -Shell CEO Wael Sawan said on Thursday the oil and gas major was being "very careful" with its shipping through the Middle East given the escalating...

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Breaking Borders: Simple Strategies for Secure Global E-Commerce Expansion

Date: April 18, 2025

Modern retailers of all sizes vie for the discretionary spending of consumers who now expect seamless access to products from anywhere in the world. For this reason, global e-commerce is the new marketplace standard in this hyper-connected, digitally-driven economy. As a result, acquiring new customers by unlocking new markets may be a faster and simpler path to growth than increasing order value with existing customers. This is especially true for e-commerce platforms that connect buyers with sellers who seek to gain scalable worldwide reach....

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European Shares End Lower as Trade War Worries Spike; Automakers Slide

Date: February 7, 2025

(Reuters) - European shares were largely flat on Friday, following a record close in the previous session, as investors awaited U.S. payrolls data that is expected to show a moderation in U.S. jobs...

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Bank of England Warns of Risks From Rise in Global Trade Barriers

Date: November 29, 2024

By William Schomberg, Lawrence White and Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England warned on Friday that higher trade barriers could hit global growth and feed uncertainty about inflation, potentially causing volatility in financial markets and pushing up borrowing costs for businesses and consumers. Without specifically referring to the victory of Donald Trump in...

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Factbox-Companies That Might Be Affected by Trump’s Promised Tariffs

Date: November 26, 2024

(Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump on Monday pledged tariffs on the United States’ three largest trading partners – Canada, Mexico and China – detailing how he will implement campaign promises that could trigger trade wars. Here are companies with a manufacturing presence in Mexico. ASIAN AUTOMAKERS Honda Motor sends 80% of its production in Mexico to...