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World Bank says exports support China growth as domestic...

China’s economy remained resilient in the first half of 2026, supported by exports, high-technology investment and policy measures, according to the World Bank’s latest China Economic Update. The report said strong manufacturing exports and investment in advanced industries helped offset...

#China#exports#manufacturing

UK opens anti-dumping probe into US polyethylene imports

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has opened an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Linear Low-Density polyethylene from the United States,…

#anti-dumping#INEOS#LLD polyethylene


UK steel import rules tighten as new 50% above-quota...

The UK’s new steel trade measure has taken effect, cutting tariff-free import quotas and introducing a 50% tariff on above-quota…

#import finance#supply chains#tariffs


CPTPP parties begin accession talks with Philippines, Indonesia and...

Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership have agreed to begin preparatory discussions with the Philippines, Indonesia…

#CPTPP#Indonesia#Philippines


Afreximbank says Africa can turn geopolitical disruption into trade...

Afreximbank has launched its 2026 African Trade Report, arguing that Africa can convert geopolitical disruption and supply chain fragmentation into…

#Afreximbank#African Trade Report#geopolitical risk


UK-India trade deal countdown opens new window for exporters

The UK and India have confirmed that their free trade agreement will enter into force on 15 July, giving exporters…

#exporters#India trade#supply chains


EU clears US tariff deal as exporters get more...

The European Parliament has approved tariff legislation implementing the EU’s side of last year’s trade deal with the United States,…

#EU-US trade#European Parliament#exporters


Allianz Trade cuts global growth forecast as tariff uncertainty...

Allianz Trade has lowered its global economic growth forecast, warning that persistent tariff uncertainty and rising trade barriers are creating…

#Allianz Trade#global trade#risk


UK trade deficit widens as import costs outpace export...

The UK’s trade deficit widened sharply in the three months to April 2026, as rising imports outpaced export growth and…

#exports#imports#supply chains


WTO warns trade slowdown emerging despite AI-driven growth expectations

Warning signs of a slowdown in global trade are beginning to emerge despite growing optimism around artificial intelligence and productivity…

#global trade#supply chains#trade finance


UK SMEs warn Iran war could push exporters towards...

UK SMEs trading internationally are warning of severe financial pressure as disruption linked to the Iran war drives up logistics,…

#FX risk#Iran war#sme finance


ADB trade finance activity jumps as Hormuz crisis squeezes...

The Asian Development Bank has reported a sharp rise in trade finance activity as Asian markets face pressure from the…

#ADB#Asia#development finance

East Africa pushes trade diversification as Middle East crisis...

East African economies are under pressure to diversify trade routes and supplier relationships as the Middle East crisis raises the…

#commodity finance#East Africa#import finance

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