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Putin and Lukashenko Pledge Deeper Union State Ties as Trade Hits $52 Billion
The two leaders touted record trade and closer microelectronics cooperation, but framed the Novo-Ogaryovo talks as a rev...
Ukraine Asks EU for €220 Million in Farm Aid as War and Drought Hit Harvests
Kyiv has formally requested EU funds for farmers struggling under Russian attacks and drought, while Brussels studies al...
EU Pesticide Limits Could Push Coffee Prices Up 332% in Worst Case
Brussels wants near-zero residues of banned pesticides in imported food, but its own analysis shows coffee, citrus and E...
Georgia Ranks 48th in World for Export Dependence, With 47.4% of GDP Tied to Trade
Georgia's exports reached $18bn in 2025, 47.4% of GDP, ranking 48th globally. Heavy dependence on tourism and re-exports...
Red Sea Ports Handle 13,000 Tons of Cargo and 677 Trucks in Day's Trade
Egypt's Red Sea ports recorded 13,000 metric tons of general cargo and 677 trucks transiting through its facilities, wit...
Turkey's Export Climate Index Hits 52.2 as Germany and UK Return to Growth
The ISO Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 52.2 in July, its highest since early 2024, as eight of Turkey's top ...
Trump's Fuller Hair at Las Vegas Rally Fuels Wig and Extension Speculation
President Trump's unusually voluminous hair at a Nevada campaign event sparked social media debate and drew attention aw...
Serbia and Ukraine Pledge Free Trade Deal and Energy Cooperation in Historic Visit
Presidents Vucic and Zelenskiy aim to finalize a free trade agreement by year-end, unblocking Serbia’s WTO bid, while ba...
Russia's Parallel Imports Steady at $1.7 Billion a Month, List Unchanged — Official
Deputy Trade Minister Roman Chekushov says monthly parallel imports into Russia have stabilized at $1.7 billion, with no...
Antitrust Action on Farm Input Costs 'Coming,' USDA Vaden Tells Sugar Symposium
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden signaled that DOJ and FTC antitrust investigations into fertilizer, seed and ...
German FM Wadephul Tours Mauritania, Nigeria and South Africa to Deepen Africa Ties
Germany's foreign minister embarks on his third Africa trip this year, focusing on security cooperation, energy partners...
Japan’s Foreign Minister Blitzes Latin American Media With Pro-Ties Op-Eds
Foreign Minister Motegi placed coordinated opinion pieces in major newspapers across Mexico, Panama and Ecuador during a...
Argentina's H1 Trade Surplus Hits US$13.9B as Crude Oil, Asia Reshape Export Mix
Argentina posted a US$13.9 billion first-half trade surplus as exports hit a 10-year high, crude oil became the top prod...
Japan and Mexico Agree to Launch High-Level Economic Dialogue This Fiscal Year
Foreign Minister Motegi and Mexico's economy secretary agreed to hold the first Japan-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogu...
Paraguay Wheat Exports Jump 71% to US$92.5 Million in 2026 First Half
Paraguay shipped 425,200 tonnes of wheat from January to June 2026, up 71.4% year on year, earning US$92.5 million in th...
Vietnam's Jan–Jul trade climbs 28% to $659bn as imports outpace exports
Vietnam's Jan–Jul trade hit $659bn, up 28% YoY, with imports rising 34.5% on machinery demand; officials eye a $1tn year...
US GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% in Q2 2026 as Consumer Spending Holds Up
US real GDP grew at a 1.5% annual rate in Q2 2026, down from 2.1% in Q1, as consumer spending accelerated while governme...
China's H1 Logistics Value Rises 5.1% as High-End Manufacturing Reshapes Demand
China's social logistics value hit 181.1 trillion yuan in H1 2026, up 5.1% year on year, as high-tech manufacturing and ...
Bangladesh’s Consular Corps Rallies to Advance Economic Diplomacy at Dhaka Reception
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam attended a reception hosted by the Consular Corps in Bangladesh, wh...
Fujimori Leans on US for Security, Testing Peru's China Trade Lifeline
President Keiko Fujimori signals a security pivot toward Washington, including potential participation in a U.S.-led ant...
Paraguay-Brazil Trade Hits Historic $3.6B in H1 2026, Bucking Political Tensions
Bilateral commerce between South America's neighbors grew 8% in the first half, powered by soybeans and textiles, even a...
Chile’s June Commerce Data Signals Economic Rebound, Santander Reports
Santander’s analysis of sector indices suggests Chile’s Imacec expanded 2.5% in June, ending five months of declines, th...
Valparaíso Port Expansion Approved After 12-Year Environmental Standoff
Chile's Committee of Ministers has cleared the Terminal Cerros de Valparaíso expansion, unlocking a US$380 million inves...
30 Commodities Drive 89% of Egypt’s Food Exports as Chocolate and Frozen Strawberries Lead Growth
Egypt’s processed food exports hit $3.77 billion in H1 2026, with chocolate surging 125% and frozen strawberries remaini...
Lee Eyes Wider Latin America Reach for Trade, Defense as Global Order Shifts
President Lee’s first Latin America tour targets a stalled Mercosur trade deal, defense cooperation with Brazil, and sup...
Lula Hosts South Korea’s President as Brazil Pivots Trade Strategy After U.S. Tariffs
Brazilian President Lula welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to Brasília, aiming to unlock stalled Mercosur-So...
Egyptian Agricultural Exporters Ready to Tap Philippine Market After Landmark Deal
A new bilateral accord grants Egyptian grapes, onions, garlic, tomatoes and carrots immediate access to the Philippines,...
Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Canadian Smoke, Even as US Emissions Intensified Wildfire Risk
President Trump demands compensation and threatens tariffs because of wildfire smoke drifting from Canada, while data sh...
Saudi, Oman Officials Inspect Progress on Key Border Logistics Hub
Top transport and customs officials from both nations toured the under-construction logistics zone, signalling the push ...
Italy’s Textile Machinery Makers Bet on Egypt’s Modernisation Surge
A Cairo workshop organised by ACIMIT and ICE attracted 23 Italian firms and over 120 Egyptian operators, reinforcing dem...