Trade

JAKARTA – Indonesia’s trade surplus likely widened to $3.52 billion last month, boosted by the lifting of a three-week palm oil export ban, according to economists polled by Reuters, although …

BEIJING – China’s foreign trade still faces instabilities and uncertain factors even as trade growth in May and June reversed the declining trend in April, said Li Kuiwen, a spokesman …

BERLIN – Millions of workers’ livelihoods in Germany are at stake if Russia decides to cut off gas supplies to the country in the long run, the head of the …

VANCOUVER – U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Friday she will continue to raise U.S. concerns with Mexican counterparts about Mexico’s state-centered energy policies and will consider all options …

By Nelson Bocanegra and Anggy Polanco CUCUTA, Colombia/SAN ANTONIO, Venezuela – Colombia’s leftist president-elect, Gustavo Petro, pledged on the campaign trail to end neighboring Venezuela’s isolation, normalize relations with the …

By Julie Gordon and Ismail Shakil OTTAWA – Canada’s exports surged in May, mainly on lofty energy prices, helping drive its surplus with the rest of world to a surprise …

WASHINGTON – The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in May as slowing domestic demand amid rising interest rates curbed imports, which could see trade contributing to economic growth in the second …

BEIJING – China expects June trade growth to remain relatively high, but said the second half year brings rising uncertainties, the commerce ministry said on Thursday. According to a survey, …

BEIJING – The trade and economic teams of China and the United States agreed to maintain close communication following virtual talks between Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and U.S. Treasury …

HANOI – Vietnam and South Korea aim to raise the value of bilateral trade between the countries to $100 billion next year and to $150 billion by 2030, up from …

LONDON – Britain’s parliamentary trade committee on Wednesday warned the government against overselling its post-Brexit trade deals, citing shortcomings in its agreement with Australia and calling for more time for …

By Heekyong Yang SEOUL – The union that represents Hyundai Motor Co’s South Korean workers said on Tuesday it plans to resume a week of wage talks with management on …

MEXICO CITY – U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will discuss terms of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement, which was ratified in 2018, during a visit to …

BRASILIA – Brazil’s trade surplus reached $8.814 in June, official figures showed on Friday, below market expectations. Economists polled by Reuters had projected a $9.994 billion surplus for the month. …

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON – New Zealand dairy, sheep and beef farmers are largely disappointed by the newly signed New Zealand-European Union free trade agreement, lamenting it provides little new …

TAIPEI – Taiwan and the United States will hold trade talks on Monday under a newly agreed framework, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative said. Deputy U.S. Trade Representative …

MOSCOW – The rouble jumped on Wednesday to its strongest mark in seven years against the dollar and euro, supported by capital controls, a favourable upcoming tax period and Russia’s …

BRUSSELS – Fifteen European Union governments called on Monday for the bloc to accelerate the conclusion of free trade agreements to ensure its long-term economic growth and geopolitical standing in …

GENEVA – The World Trade Organization’s members approved on Friday a package of trade deals, including pledges on health, reform and food security, struck after more than five days of …

LONDON – The European Union will keep all options on the table in terms of its response to Britain’s move to override some post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland, Maros Sefcovic …

NEW DELHI – India’s May trade deficit widened to $24.29 billion from $6.53 billion a year ago, a government statement said on Wednesday. May’s trade deficit was pushed up by …

By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM – Israel and India are preparing to resume talks on a free trade agreement, Israel’s Economy Ministry said on Monday, adding that an Indian delegation had …

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers urged U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to push during World Trade Organization meetings this week for an extension of …

SEOUL – South Korea’s exports for the first 10 days of June shrank 12.7% from the same period a year before, customs agency data showed on Monday. The country’s imports …