Kiel Institute: Russia’s war economy nears ‘Endgame’ as reserves deplete Kiel Institute study warns Russia’s war economy is nearing exhaustion; authors urge Europe to consider tariffs, tighter sanctions or a …
Trade
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U.S. trade deficit narrows to $55.9 billion in April as exports reach $327 billion US trade deficit narrowed to $55.9 billion in April as record exports hit $327 billion, led …
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Business
China trade surges in May despite Middle East tensions as US exports jump 35%
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina’s foreign trade rebounds in May 2026 with 19.4% export surge China’s foreign trade jumped in May 2026 – exports up 19.4%, imports 27.4%, and a $105.4bn surplus. Growth driven …
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Business
China exports surge 19.4% in May as AI hardware drives trade boom
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina exports surge 19.4% in May as AI hardware and chips drive record trade surplus China exports rose 19.4% in May, widening the trade surplus past $105 billion as global …
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Business
Poland Poised to Overtake France as Germany’s Second‑Largest EU Trade Partner
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPoland-Germany trade set to surge as Poland’s growth outpaces German investment in eastward links Marcin PiÄ…tkowski warns Poland could overtake France as Germany’s second-largest EU trade partner, but slow infrastructure …
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UAE Business Leader Badr Jafar Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Trade Hub Status Badr Jafar says Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted UAE ports and energy exports, forcing reroutes to …
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EU exports to the United States plunge 30.4% in Q1 as tariff uncertainty weighs EU exports to the United States fell 30.4% in Q1 to €119.4bn, Eurostat reports; overall third-country …
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Politics
Myanmar military launches offensive to reclaim key border trade routes
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoMyanmar military offensive targets border regions and trade routes Myanmar military offensive led by Ye Win Oo targets Kachin, Chin and Karen to retake key trade corridors from ethnic rebels …
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Politics
EU and Mexico sign modernized trade agreement eliminating nearly all tariffs
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU-Mexico trade agreement opens markets as Mexico to lift most tariffs EU-Mexico trade agreement signed in Mexico City after decade-long talks, ending most Mexican tariffs on EU goods and securing …
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EU-Mexico trade agreement expanded to slash tariffs and widen market access EU-Mexico trade agreement expanded to eliminate many tariffs, add services and digital trade, and deepen strategic ties signed in …