Surge in Global Trade by 5.3% as Importers Rush Ahead of New US Tariffs
Global merchandise trade volume increased by 5.3% year-over-year in Q1 2025, driven by importers acting ahead of new US tariffs. North America saw the highest growth at 13.4%.
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US Challenges India's Dairy Certification at WTO: A Barrier to Trade or Necessary Safeguard?
The US criticizes India's dairy certification requirements at the WTO as trade barriers, amidst ongoing trade deal negotiations. India maintains its protective stance on agricultur...
Global Trade Tensions Rise: APEC Leaders Voice Concern Over U.S. Tariffs and WTO Challenges
APEC leaders have issued a joint statement expressing concern over global trade disputes, especially U.S. tariffs, and stressed the importance of cooperation and the WTO. South Kor...
India Challenges US at WTO: A Strategic Shift in Trade Policy Amidst Trump's Tariff War
India has taken a bold step by filing a complaint against the US at the WTO over tariffs, marking a strategic shift in its trade policy. This move, inspired by China's tactics, com...
India Challenges US Steel Tariffs at WTO Ahead of Crucial Trade Talks in Washington
India has initiated WTO action against US steel tariffs ahead of key trade talks in Washington, challenging Trump-era trade measures and setting the stage for complex negotiations.
India Strikes Back: Proposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Amidst Trade Tensions
India proposes retaliatory tariffs on US products in response to American steel and aluminium import duties, affecting $7.6 billion in exports. This move comes amid ongoing bilater...
China and US Yet to Begin Trade Talks Amid Tariff Dispute, Spokesman Reveals
Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Guo Jiakun states that China and the US have not entered trade negotiations yet, urging the US to cease threats for dialogue. Guo criticizes...
China and US Yet to Begin Trade Negotiations Amid Tariff Dispute, Spokesperson Reveals
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China and the US have not begun trade negotiations over recent tariffs. Guo called for US respect and dialogue, critici...
China and US Yet to Begin Trade Talks Amid Tariff Tensions, Spokesperson Reveals
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China and the US have not begun trade talks over recent tariffs, urging the US to cease threats for dialogue. Guo criti...
China and US Trade Tensions Escalate: No Negotiations in Sight Amid Tariff Dispute
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China and the US have not started trade negotiations despite recent tariffs. Guo urged the US to stop threats for dialo...
India's Strategic Silence at WTO as China Condemns US Tariffs: A Deep Dive
India maintained silence at the WTO as China criticized US tariffs, highlighting India's strategic stance amid ongoing trade talks with the US. Other nations expressed concerns ove...
Donald Trump's Bold Move: Reciprocal Tariffs Signal a New Era Beyond WTO's Rule-Based Trade
The US proposes a 26% discounted tariff on Indian exports, shifting from product-based to country-specific tariffs. This move could redefine global trade dynamics, offering India a...
Piyush Goyal Exposes China's Unfair Trade Practices as Root Cause of Global Tariff Wars
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal blames China's unfair trade practices for global tariff crises, urging collective action for fair trade. He sees the crisis as an opportunity for Ind...
China Accuses US of Economic Bullying and Unilateralism in Global Trade Dispute
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticizes the US for using tariffs to assert dominance, harming the Global South and violating WTO principles. Calls for global resi...
China Accuses US of Economic Bullying: A Threat to Global Trade and Multilateral Cooperation
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticizes the US for using tariffs as a means of economic bullying, undermining global trade and multilateral cooperation, and calls...
China Accuses US of Economic Bullying and Unilateralism in Global Trade Dispute
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticizes the US for its tariffs policy, accusing it of economic bullying and violating WTO principles, while calling for global coo...
Brazil's President Lula Stands Firm Against US Tariffs, Vows to Protect National Sovereignty
Brazil's President Lula pledges to protect the country from US tariffs, emphasizing sovereignty and trade equality. The government considers WTO action while remaining open to dial...
Global Trade on Edge: U.S. Tariff Shifts Threaten to Unravel Decades of WTO Progress
The U.S. is set to announce reciprocal tariffs, threatening the WTO system and global trade order. With plans for up to 20% tariffs on imports, the move could spark a trade war, wi...
Canada Challenges US at WTO Over Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: A Trade Dispute Unfolds
Canada has initiated a dispute with the US at the WTO over a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, claiming it violates GATT 1994. The two countries have 60 days to resolve the...
Escalating Tensions: China Hits Back with New Tariffs on U.S. Imports Amid Trade War
China has retaliated against U.S. tariffs by imposing additional duties on U.S. imports, affecting agricultural and food products. The move escalates the trade war, with China also...
China Challenges US Tariffs in WTO: A New Chapter in Trade Wars
China has filed a lawsuit with the WTO against the US over tariff increases on Chinese products, asserting the move is to protect its legitimate rights. The Chinese Commerce Minist...
China Vows Strong Countermeasures Against New US Tariffs, Calls for Dialogue
China strongly opposes the new US tariffs on Chinese goods, labeling them a violation of WTO rules. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce calls for dialogue and cooperation, plans to fi...
China Vows Strong Countermeasures Against US Tariffs, Calls for Dialogue
China strongly opposes the new US tariffs on Chinese goods, calling it a violation of WTO rules. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce urges the US to rectify its approach and engage in...
China Vows Strong Countermeasures Against US Tariffs, Escalating Trade Tensions
China opposes US tariffs, labeling them a WTO rule violation, calls for dialogue, and plans WTO lawsuit and countermeasures to protect its interests.
China Vows Countermeasures Amidst US Tariff Imposition: A Trade War Escalation
China strongly opposes the new US tariffs on Chinese goods, labeling them a violation of WTO rules. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has called for dialogue and cooperation, warnin...
China Vows Countermeasures Against US Tariffs, Calls for Dialogue and Cooperation
China opposes the new US tariffs on Chinese goods, calling them a violation of WTO rules. It urges for dialogue and cooperation, plans WTO legal action, and vows countermeasures to...
China Vows Countermeasures Against US Tariffs, Calls for Dialogue
China opposes the new US tariffs on Chinese goods, calling for dialogue and cooperation. It plans WTO legal action and countermeasures to protect its interests.
China Vows Countermeasures Against US Tariffs, Calls for Dialogue
China opposes the US's new 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, calling it a violation of WTO rules. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce urges the US to engage in dialogue and cooperation...
EU Challenges China at WTO Over Alleged Unfair Intellectual Property Practices
The European Union has taken a significant step by filing a case against China at the World Trade Organization over alleged unfair intellectual property practices, particularly aff...
