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Russia ‘underestimates’ Kyiv, Ukrainian MP tells Republic TV
As tensions continue in war-torn Ukraine, Ukrainian MP Vadym Halaichuk said on Tuesday that the situation in the country remained "dangerous". Speaking to the Republic TV team live from Ukraine, MP…
Trade agreements with India to the rescue of political careers
In many capitals around the world, leaders are adopting a new formula for re-election: phoning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (or, better yet, flying to India), bashing Ukraine, signing a trade deal (even a interim…
How Putin Advocated for the G7’s Clean Green Plan
This is the first of two pieces on the G7's vision for a clean green plan. Read the second episode here.
Imagine a policy that turns the screw on Russia, sends…
What the Sri Lankan crisis means for Indian exporters
Sri Lanka's $51 billion default and its current economic crisis could present an opportunity for Indian tea and textile exporters. Yet it will not be easy for India to fill the gaps in global supply. Mint…
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Pakistan has been grappling with political and economic instability for decades, unable to chart a course for long-term progress and prosperity for the country and its people.
In the face of the current political turmoil, the current…
The new EU gas package – laying the groundwork for hydrogen networks and other hydrogen…
On December 15, 2021, the European Commission presented a proposal for a hydrogen and decarbonized gas package (Gas Wrap). The gas package will be the first comprehensive regulatory framework at EU level for hydrogen and other renewable…
Russian oil embargo could be part of next EU sanctions package, ministers say
A European Union flag flies in front of the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File PhotoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterThe Commission prepares the…
The European Union resumes its diplomatic presence in Kyiv. Italy will follow
Kramatorsk station seen after Friday's attack. (Fadel Senna/AFP)Military governor of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine says evacuation corridors for civilians are 'being adjusted' following Russian missile strike on train station from…
Ukraine-Russia War Breaking News: Live Updates
BRUSSELS — Western nations stepped up pressure on Russia on Thursday over its invasion of Ukraine, with the European Union endorsing a ban on Russian coal and the United States set to withdraw Russia's trade privileges and to ban its energy…
Zelenskiy says now is ‘crucial moment’ for Western leaders to impose new sanctions – as…
Ukrainian prosecutors say they are investigating 4,468 alleged Russian war crimes after the horror of recent atrocities in the Ukrainian town of Bucha was exposed, sparking global revulsion and a series of crippling new sanctions…
Easing global trade boosts rice exports in Q1
The end of rice tariffs in the EU and improved global trading conditions have boosted the Kingdom's milled rice and paddy exports to 1,560,720 tonnes, valued at over $394.6 million , in the first three months of 2022.
The General…
Ukraine open for business
The deployment of an EU police mission or a UN peacekeeping force in Ukraine is the exclusive prerogative of the Ukrainian state, said…
Why oil prices are finally falling
Readers' Update: Whether you're new to the oil and gas industry or a veteran of the energy market, you'll regret not signing up for Global Energy Alert. Oilprice.com's premium newsletter provides everything from geopolitical…
Briefs: BOSCH holds walk-in interviews, MACKEY named to Inc. list, Quarles hails end of bourbon…
BOSCH organizes walk-in interviews
The Robert BOSCH team organizes walk-in interviews every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Robert BOSCH factory in Florence.
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Ties with Europe are America’s geo-economic base – EURACTIV.com
US President Joe Biden visited Europe this week amid signs that the transatlantic economy is proving remarkably resilient to the disruptions generated by Putin's war on Ukraine, the pandemic, congested supply chains and…
The EU has banned Russian steel, but how will it get it now?
Russia is one of the largest steel exporters in the world. This week, the European Union dealt another blow to the Russian economy by banning imports…
US House of Representatives passes bill to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus…
The US House of Representatives on Thursday voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. The act, sponsored by Rep. Richard Neal, received overwhelming bipartisan support and passed the House by a 424-8 vote.If passed…
UPDATE 1-EU member states agree new sanctions package against Russia
(Add more details)March 14 (Reuters) - European Union member states have agreed on a fourth set of sanctions against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, the office of France's EU presidency wrote on Monday. on Twitter.Details of the…
Live updates on the Russia – Ukraine war: Putin, gas prices, Russian oil ban, wheat shortages,…
Vice News interviews President Zelensky The press team who were able to speak with President Zelenskyy had to take many precautions because his security remains at risk as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine.Increasingly, Zelenskyy…
Russia regroups after Ukraine setbacks; assault on Kiev seen in days
Biden calls for an end to normal trade with Russia-sourceSatellite images show Russians redeploying north of KievBritain says Russia could launch an assault on Kiev within daysLVIV, Ukraine, March 11 (Reuters) - Russian forces attacking…
Daily Update: March 9, 2022
Start each business day with our analyzes of the most pressing developments affecting the markets today, along with a curated selection of our latest and most important news on the global economy.
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Germany and Hungary do not support sanctions against Russian energy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said Europe cannot secure its energy supplies without imports from Russia. Energy was deliberately excluded from previous rounds of sanctions, Scholz said in a press release on Monday, adding that Russia's…
EU monitors HP compliance with 27 UN and ILO conventions
European Union Ambassador to Manila Luc Véron (Photo from Ambassador Luc Veron's Twitter account)…
Germany opposes Russian oil and gas ban
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The London Stock Exchange has implemented a trading block for 27 companies with close ties to Russia.
EN+, Gazprom, Lukoil, Rosneft and Sberbank are among the companies affected by the block, which takes effect immediately.
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Relations with Russia could harm thousands of European companies
PARIS — French energy companies operating in the Russian Arctic Sea. Italian luxury shops near Red Square. German car factories in southern Russia.As the United States and the European Union apply sanctions to penalize Russia for its…
Do not impose duties on local products in the next exercise: FBCCI
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) yesterday urged the country's revenue authority to avoid imposing additional duties on locally produced goods in the coming fiscal year.
FBCCI Chairman Md Jashim…
China, Russia and Mexico’s Policies Threaten US Pet Food Exports
ATLANTA — According to the Commerce Department, U.S. dog and cat food exports hit record highs in 2021. Exports of these products jumped nearly 20% from 2020 to 2021, totaling $2.05 million last year.However, the trade policy behind this…
As Tesla awaits final approval from Giga Berlin, critics reiterate water supply issues
Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin is ready to go, with the facility producing pre-production Model Ys for the past few weeks. While the massive plant still awaits final!--post-header-->…
UK and EU to project united front in Northern Ireland Protocol talks
Britain and the EU will agree in a key 'stocktaking meeting' on Monday to continue discussing post-Brexit trade rule reforms with Northern Ireland as the two sides try to avoiding splits during the Ukrainian crisis.Months of…
DTI unfazed by new threat to business benefits
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is not concerned by the European Parliament's repeated threat to revoke the country's zero-tariff export status due to alleged human rights…
Spanish exports exceed pre-pandemic levels despite Brexit and supply chain | Investment News
MADRID (Reuters) - Exports of Spanish goods soared 21.2% last year to surpass pre-pandemic levels despite global supply chain issues and the impact of Brexit, although the deficit Spain's trade has almost doubled due to soaring energy…
Matthew Levy: Global businesses should remain nimble and optimistic in 2022
Although the economy soared in 2021, it was another tough year for many global businesses. Supply chain disruptions, logistical delays, geopolitical tensions and the pandemic have all weighed heavily on businesses. Unfortunately,…
Australia says it is not seeking to rename de facto Taiwan embassy | world news
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia is not considering renaming Taiwan's de facto embassy in the country and remains committed to its one-China policy, Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Wednesday, amid tensions in diplomatic relations with…
Are we headed for a Brexit trade war after the DUP mess?
youUnderstanding Northern Ireland politics is not easy. The bizarre maneuverings and internal machinations of the Democratic Unionist Party can make Conservative party conspiracies as tame as a Sunday school picnic.The DUP staged a bizarre…
Interview: Discuss Bourbon Investment with Jeremy Kasler, CEO of CaskX
CaskX is looking to bourbon as the next big thing to invest in.Like stocks and bonds before, those who collect valuable spirits are turning to whiskey, and more specifically bourbon, for investment.As technology evolves, it is now easier…
Why the EU should keep watching post-Covid Ghana
The contrast between Ghana's economy and those of the West raises arguments for the economic stability that trade agreements provide.
In March 2020, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo said, “We know how to revive the economy.…
Signs still strong for scrap steel • Recycling International
Steel production is returning to pre-pandemic levels as demand rises, but rising energy costs have industry watchers worried.
2021 has been a good year for scrap metal workers in international markets, although they have faced…
Boris set to strike HUGE new Brexit trade deal worth BILLIONS | United Kingdom | News
Boris Johnson will send International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan to Israel within days to agree a deal that will build on an economic relationship already worth £5bn. The talks with a longtime ally are also seen as an important…
US-UK talks on steel and aluminum will end with regulated trade
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European utilities driven by higher tariffs and investment | Item
Regulations in the UK and France limit the ability to pass on high energy prices
There are two reasons why utilities are not taking full advantage of high energy prices in France and the UK.
1. Regulations in place…
Cambodia. EU criticized for ‘inaction’ in the face of opposition crackdown | Asia |…
Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha returned to the courtroom on January 19 for a politically motivated trial in which he is charged with treason. Sokha, 68, was arrested in September 2017, just months before the forced dissolution of…
Express overestimates the value of the Brexit trade deal…again
The huge queues of lorries piling up at the Port of Dover have been blamed "entirely" on the extra checks that have come into effect since Brexit.However, the National Highways has dismissed claims it deliberately turned off traffic cameras…
A European net-zero recharging and refueling network
When the EU passed a directive obliging member states to guarantee minimum refueling points for electric cars and other alternative fuels in 2014, Siim Kallas, vice-president of the European Commission at…
Think give-and-take to develop business relationships
Since India turned its back on the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), New Delhi has sought to insure us against Asian trade isolation with a renewed focus on free trade agreements (FTAs)…
UK economy finally bigger than before November pandemic
Britain's economy surged in November, finally overshooting its size just before the country entered its first Covid-19 lockdown, official data showed on Friday.
The world's…
Local energy flexibility can help ensure reliability during peak periods
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The active participation of UK households in home energy flexibility initiatives can help reduce energy demand during peak periods by up to 23%, which!-->…
Product compliance and regulatory wrinkles
By Jason Malcore, AEM Director of Global Standards and Compliance
Over the past five years, the UK (UK) and the European Union (EU) have mostly completed their long and tumultuous divorce process, in what is…
Fighting fuel poverty in Portugal
In 2018, the EU's Energy Poverty Observatory found that 19.4% of Portuguese were unable to keep their homes warm in winter and cool in summer.In Portugal, studies have shown that many people are unable to heat their homes properly.…
Martin Lewis says ‘unaffordable’ energy bill hikes are coming – and what to do
A massive increase in the cost of wholesale gas has pushed up household energy bills across the country, the MoneySavingExpert guru said, and it is expected to happen again in April.Video uploadVideo unavailableThe video will play…
Take the China-ROK relationship to the next level
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The first ray of the sun in 2022 marked not only the start of a new year, but also the first full year of China's efforts to achieve the second centenary goal,…
BBC Online Exhibits Mark 100 Years of Company Broadcasting | BBC
The BBC has launched three collections to mark its 100th anniversary and tell the story of a 'century of broadcasting'.
BBC History unveiled the trio of online exhibits on the most iconic objects, people and contributors.
The technology,…
Brexit news: Boris Johnson blasted a new round of red tape facing the British | Politics | News
Boris Johnson has been criticized for the lack of information and certainty given to small traders about the bureaucratic changes they would face after Brexit. UK importers and exporters will face increasing red tape from January 1, 2022…
EU Šefčovič warns of collapse of Brexit deal if UK leaves Northern Ireland protocol – POLITICO
Britain's continued threats to break out of post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland are "hugely disruptive," European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič said, warning that the whole deal with the Kingdom -United would…
End the year in style
This article is an on-site version of our The Week Ahead newsletter. Sign up here to receive the newsletter straight to your inbox every SundayHello and welcome to the last working week of the year,One of the few things that seems…
Asset bubbles? Champagne overtakes Big Tech and Bitcoin in 2021
You might be tempted to pop caps if you've invested in vintage champagne this year - the most coveted bottles have outperformed every major asset in the financial markets, from Big Tech to bitcoin.
Online platforms that allow you to trade…
Trade deals raise Cambodians’ hopes for a brighter post-pandemic economy
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Cambodia is basing its hopes for post-pandemic economic recovery on free trade agreements with China and South Korea and membership in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
RCEP is a free trade agreement…
Albanian Daily News
During the joint press conference at the Open Balkan summit, Prime Minister Edi Rama unveiled the agreements signed on Tuesday, which he said remove border barriers between the two…
Reminder of what Brexit Secretary David Frost said ahead of the EU referendum
As Brexit Secretary David Frost resigned from Boris Johnson's cabinet at one of the most sensitive times in negotiations with the EU, let us remember what he said in June 2016, ahead of the referendum on the EU. Lord Frost, who has been the…
Carbon frontier adjustments are back in the spotlight
The recently issued mandate letter by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will occupy him for the foreseeable future.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave him nearly 50 separate tasks, including eight related to climate change. The preamble…
Dutch agriculture generally remains firm in greening scenarios, but the number of cattle will…
These are the conclusions of an exploratory study by Wageningen University and research on "The future of agriculture and horticulture in the Netherlands in the European and global context".The study was commissioned by the Ministry of…
Canadian electric vehicle manufacturers gear up for growth on both sides of the border
TORONTO - Damon Motors Inc. likes to call its electric motorcycles revolutionary, but the company's manufacturing plans also run counter to a trend among Canadian companies.It is one of the many electric vehicle companies that have emerged…
France threatens legal action as UK ignores EU deadline in post-Brexit fishing line
Published on: 12/11/2021 - 07:08
An EU deadline for Britain to license dozens of French fishing boats appeared to…
Brexit News: “The world is watching you! Boris warns that triggering Article 16 could provoke…
UK Brexit Minister Lord Frost argued that Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trade deal deals are simply not working and demanded that large parts of the mechanism be overhauled or completely destroyed. The European Union categorically…
New boss, identical to the old boss
(Photograph by Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images.)In the countryside and as president-elect, Joe Biden has sworn that his trade policy will be different from that of Donald Trump. He promised to work specifically with other democracies,…
China ends decades-long preferential tariff certificates for its exporters
Preferential tariff treatment for Chinese companies exporting products to 32 countries - including the 27 members of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, Canada, Turkey, Ukraine and Liechtenstein - has ended, as the country's…
Brexit News: French people rally for EU action against UK in fishing wars | World | New
Following a meeting with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the French Senate Gérard Larcher said in a tweet: “On fishing, I recalled our solidarity with the fishermen. Our country also needs…
Will a price increase revive Vodafone Idea ?, Telecom News, ET Telecom
In a bold move, Airtel and Vodafone Idea have revised prepaid mobile rates from 20% to 25%, which could help them improve their average revenue per user (ARPU). But will this price increase revive the fortune of Vodafone Idea, which has…
EU agriculture stakeholders invited to the 2022 Southeast Asia trade delegation
The Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission invites companies and organizations from its Member States to participate in a trade delegation to Singapore and Vietnam, which will take place from…
Germany will continue to dominate the European home battery market – no matter who is in…
Industry association SolarPower Europe expects little change in the lineup of Europe's largest residential battery markets in four years, with a rush of renovations as turn-of-the-century solar power prices start to rise. expire, which…
Lord Frost warns of huge Brexit failure unless action is taken: “We need to reform…
The minister said the UK's economic firepower would not be unleashed until the country moved away from rules imported from Brussels. He warned that an attempt to stick to the laws and regulations initially imposed on the UK by the EU would…
Latest updates: Merck’s Covid antiviral pill cleared for use in EU by block drug regulator
Hong Kong's shares in Alibaba fell 10% on Friday, a day after the Chinese e-commerce giant forecast annual revenue to grow at its slowest pace since its stock market debut in 2014.The group's shares listed in New York fell more than 11% on…
What are the UK free ports? | The Economist
November 19, 2021IT STARTED IN 2016 with a report from Rishi Sunak, then a backbench MP, extolling the virtues of “The Free Ports Opportunity”. Five years later, free ports remain a favorite project of Mr Sunak, now UK finance minister,…
Japan, US establish framework for trade talks and broader ties
U.S. Trade Representative Katharine Tai and Japanese Commerce Minister agree to work to resolve dispute over U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs as part of further cooperationThrough MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated PressNovember 17, 2021, 09:21• 3…
UK-EU dispute unlikely to escalate until tariffs: Fitch
Fitch Solutions expects new tense rhetoric between the UK and the European Union (EU) over the Northern Ireland Protocol, which the UK government refuses to fully implement, claiming it disrupts considerably domestic trade. However, Fitch…
How the nuclear arms race got high-tech
The COP26 climate summit in Glasgow is almost over and dusted off, with ambitious commitments and strides from governments and businesses to tackle the climate catastrophe more aggressively. Yet although there appears to be broad agreement…
Bourbon tariffs drop as EU and US settle trade war
Posted By: Jacqueline Pitts
November 8, 2021
After a struggle of several years, tariffs on Kentucky bourbon were lifted following an agreement between the European Union and the United States.
The United States and the…
Even after the steel deal with the EU, some say Trump’s tariffs are “here to stay”…
TThe announcement that President Joe Biden would lift steel and aluminum tariffs on the European Union…
Spirits Producers Celebrate EU Lower Bourbon Tariffs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Bluegrass State bourbon industry leader and Louisville-based spirits producer applaud U.S.-European Union deal aimed at lifting tariffs on bourbon and whiskey.The United States and…
WI companies and farmer groups hail end of US-EU trade dispute
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| Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin agriculture and manufacturing companies applauded the news that the United States had reached a trade deal with the European Union that would end retaliatory tariffs on American…
US lifts Section 232 tariffs on EU steel and aluminum effective January 1, 2022 – continue…
On October 31, 2021, the United States and the European Union announced that they had reached an agreement to lift US tariffs of 25% on steel imports from the EU and 10% on aluminum imports from the EU which were imposed under section 232…
EU steel tariff agreement offers relief to ag
Over the weekend, the United States and the European Union agreed to suspend tariffs on steel and aluminum and begin facilitating negotiations with like-minded countries to…
US, EU say steel tariff deal will help fight climate change
ROME (AP) - President Joe Biden said on Sunday that a new US-EU trade deal would crack down on 'dirty steel' that produces carbon emissions responsible for climate change and also bridge a divide on Trump-era steel and aluminum…
Macron questions Britain’s credibility on fishing
France and Britain fight over fishing rightsMacron says Britain's credibility is at stakeParis announced on Wednesday possible retaliatory measuresUK reserves the right to retaliateROME / LE HAVRE, France, October 29 (Reuters) - French…
Pricing problem: why Indian Motorcycles don’t sweat as hard as Harley-Davidson
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EU steps up pressure to dismantle trade barriers
The EU is stepping up pressure on countries to comply with world trade rules as part of a more “assertive” trade policy.Some 66 countries, many of which have trade deals with Brussels, have put up unjustified barriers, according to a…
Nine EU partners reject France’s electricity reforms
Flags of the European Union fly in front of the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, May 21, 2021 (Xinhua / Zheng Huansong)Nine EU states, including Germany, on Monday rejected a French-led offer to reform wholesale energy markets in…
UK exporters break post-Brexit trade rules
Many UK companies exporting to Europe fail to comply with a key part of the EU-UK trade deal and could face a flood of disruptive enforcement action from the bloc's customs authorities year-round next, warned industry insiders and trade…