PODCAST | From shocks to shifts: how corporates and economists interpret geopolitical risk
Those who deal in international markets are forced to contend with the ever-volatile nature of the world. Natural disasters in […]
International Trade
CargoX Completes FIATA eFBL Pilot Under Draft UNCITRAL Convention
CargoX, a blockchain platform, has successfully facilitated the first fully digital FIATA Multimodal Bill of Lading (eFBL) pilot under the draft United Nations Convention on negotiable cargo documents.
Global business insolvencies set to rise for fifth consecutive year, warns new Allianz Trade report
Allianz Trade, a trade credit insurance provider, has released its latest Insolvency Report with updated forecasts for 2025 and 2026.
Biden-era investigation fuels Trump’s latest China trade crackdown
The US Trade Representative (USTR) has unveiled a proposal to impose steep fees on Chinese-built and operated vessels calling at American ports, marking the latest escalation in trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Canadian consumer confidence plunges amid US tariff concerns
Canadian consumer confidence has taken a sharp hit, reaching its lowest level in more than a year as fears of
ICC report highlights business concerns amidst evolving trade policies
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) released its 2025 global trade outlook after conducting consultations and focus groups with business leaders around the world.
Trump indicates tariffs on Canada and Mexico will proceed as planned
US President Donald Trump has said that the delayed US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect next
Ukraine’s trade future in peril as EU hesitates, US pulls back
Ukraine’s economic future is facing a critical test as its privileged access to the European Union (EU) market is set
US-UK trade: hopes rise for a deal without tariffs
When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, the pair discussed
OPEC Fund commits €26 million to support Burkina Faso’s cotton industry
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has approved €26 million in trade financing to bolster Burkina Faso’s cotton sector.