India and the European Union reached a long-awaited trade deal that will cut tariffs on many goods, aiming to boost bilateral trade and reduce reliance on the United States amid rising global trade tensions. The agreement is expected to double EU exports to India by 2032 by eliminating or reducing tariffs on 96.6% of traded …
World leaders and business executives at the World Economic Forum explore new trade alliances as U.S. tariffs reshape global commerce. President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs, most recently threatening European allies over Greenland before striking a NATO framework deal, has renewed efforts to expand global trade outside the U.S. sphere. At the World Economic …
Nigeria’s cashew exports to the European Union rose to 3,035 metric tonnes in 2025, a 12 per cent increase from 2,709 tonnes in 2024. The performance stood out amid uneven supply from several African producers. On a global scale, Nigeria’s cashew nut exports reached $398.135 million in the first half of 2025, up 81.15 per …
The trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia is at risk of collapsing following renewed tensions over commitments made by Jakarta, according to a senior U.S. official. The official said Indonesia had backtracked on parts of the deal reached in July, noting that elements previously agreed upon are now being questioned. The remarks were …
U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have finalized a long-awaited trade and investment deal during Trump’s visit to South Korea. The breakthrough came during his ongoing Asia tour and marks a major step in strengthening U.S.–Korea economic ties. Speaking at a dinner on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific forum in …
Coca-Cola’s third-quarter results topped Wall Street expectations on Tuesday. The strong performance was driven by steady global demand for its sodas and growing sales of zero-sugar and energy drinks. The company reported revenue of $12.46 billion, above analysts’ estimates of $12.39 billion, according to LSEG data. Shares rose 2.5% in premarket trading after Coca-Cola reaffirmed …
Switzerland’s exports to the United States surged in September as pharmaceutical companies accelerated shipments to beat Washington’s impending tariff hike. Data released on Tuesday by the Swiss Federal Customs Administration show that total Swiss exports to the U.S. soared by nearly 43% in seasonally adjusted terms compared to August, a sharp rebound after a slump …
Global companies have incurred more than $35 billion in costs from U.S. tariffs heading into third-quarter earnings, though many are now scaling back earlier forecasts as new trade deals ease exposure to President Donald Trump’s levies. Trump’s trade war has driven tariffs to their highest levels since the 1930s, but recent bilateral agreements with the …
China did not import any soybeans from the United States in September, the first time since November 2018, as escalating trade tensions and high tariffs pushed buyers toward South American suppliers. According to data from China’s General Administration of Customs, imports from the U.S. fell to zero from 1.7 million metric tons in the same …
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that India will continue to face “massive” tariffs if it does not halt imports of Russian oil, reigniting trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop …
