World news about “International trade” published by euronews.
H&M backs clothing factory safety plan The Swedish fashion retailer, H&M, has backed a deal to improve safety at foreign clothing factories. The accord, regarding fire and building safety, is… 13/05/2013
Cyprus shipping companies lose business as banks stay closed Businesses are feeling the strain with the closure of banks in Cyprus now in its second week. The island’s shipping industry contributes around five… 27/03/2013
China’s Xi on friendship and influence tour China’s presidential couple are on their first foreign tour since Xi Jinping’s recent confirmation in office. First stop was Russia, to highlight the strength… 25/03/2013
China’s President Xi meets US Treasury Secretary Trade and economic issues topped the diplomatic agenda as China’s new President Xi Jinping met US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew in Beijing. The list included… 19/03/2013
China exports surge China’s exports soared in February. They were up by over 20 percent from the same month last year – much higher than had been forecast. That is being taken… 08/03/2013
Transatlantic trade talks in sight The European Union and the United States have agreed to talks on a free trade alliance. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said they should… 13/02/2013
EU-US free trade talks get go-ahead The European Union and the United States have agreed to talks on a free trade alliance. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says they should… 13/02/2013
Trading post As the World Trade Organisation started to look for a new head, it was also struggling to remain relevant after repeated failures to revive global trade… 29/01/2013
Sharp slide in German exports German exports fell 3.4 percent in November, from the previous month. However they remained at the same level as a year earlier. That was because of a… 08/01/2013
EU and China’s vital trade partnership The background to the Brussels summit between EU and Chinese leaders is Europe’s increasing focus on Asia – and particularly China – as a destination for its… 20/09/2012
USA, China swap WTO complaints Fears of a trade war have ignited between the USA and China after Beijing filed a case at the WTO to overturn the levying of anti-dumping duties on a range of… 17/09/2012
Cooling world economy turns the heat up in China The world’s financial woes are impacting on the mighty Chinese economy according to the latest trade figures. Domestic companies are cutting production… 10/09/2012
Russia’s long way westwards After more than 18 years of negotiations Russia has finally joined the World Trade Organisation. What does that mean for the Russian economy and for the … 24/08/2012
Europe slowdown hits Japan exports Japan’s exports slumped by the most in six months in July as shipments to Europe and China tumbled. Economists had expected a fall of 2.9 percent from the… 22/08/2012
Stimulus to follow weak Chinese data? The latest Chinese trade and bank lending figures make it more likely there will be urgent pro-growth action by the Beijing government to stabilise the… 10/08/2012
WTO vs Protectionism With ISEG In this edition of U-talk, Benjamin, from Saint-Etienne, in France, asks: “Could Europe implement protectionist policies and still conform to… 20/07/2012
UN global arms treaty debate launched Negotiations for a first binding treaty to regulate the global weapons market have begun at the United Nations headquarters in New York – planned to run for… 03/07/2012
EU blames Brussels press gag on China China’s vice premier Li Keqiang was in Brussels on Thursday to talk trade, but the two day visit to the EU capital has been overshadowed by a ban on all media… 03/05/2012
Eurozone exports race ahead in Feb French and German cars and machinery led a surge in eurozone exports in February, surprising many economists. Exports went up 11 per cent to give a trade… 16/04/2012
WTO sees trade growth falling The growth of trade worldwide is set to slow down for the second year running according to the World Trade Organisation. In the WTO’s annual forecast it… 12/04/2012
Europe Weekly: Trade, fish, and Greece Trade and fisheries were some of the top issues in Europe this week. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, unveiled new plans to block non-EU firms… 23/03/2012
Turkey hopes for US waiver on Iran sanctions Turkey may not be punished by the US for buying oil from Iran according to Ankara. Washington has exempted Japan and 10 EU nations from financial sanctions… 21/03/2012
EU-India: trade deal fading fast? On Friday EU leaders will meet their Indian counterparts in New Delhi for a crucial summit, the 12th of its kind. The prize is to sign a massive free-trade… 08/02/2012
French firms to count cost of genocide law The Armenian genocide bill passed by the French parliament could hit French companies doing business, or hoping to do business, with Turkey. Previous… 24/01/2012
China trade growth slows China’s exports and imports grew at their slowest pace in more than two years in December as foreign and domestic demand declined. The biggest surprise was… 10/01/2012
South Korea: Demonstration against international trade – nocomment South Korean protesters rallied on Thursday (November 24) against parliament’s ratification of a free trade deal with the United States. 25/11/2011
Brazil’s Roussef warns EU over too much austerity Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has arrived in Brussels to kick off a key summit with the EU. Rousseff called for coordinated action to calm global… 04/10/2011
Are FTAs killing jobs? Amid economic and financial crises, free trade and globalisation are dirty words to many Europeans. Some of those same countries where globalisation-bashing… 29/09/2011
WTO warns against protectionism The World Trade Organisation has said that global trade is slowing and it has cut its estimates for growth this year from 6.5 percent to 5.8 percent. The… 23/09/2011
China’s exports at record high China’s exports hit a record high in July with shipments to Europe and the United States proving surprisingly buoyant. Total exports were up 20.4 percent… 10/08/2011
Japanese May exports down more than expected Japan’s exports fell in May at a faster pace than expected. Exports were down by 10.3 percent compared with the same month last year. Economists has… 20/06/2011
Rising commodity costs threaten global economy, Sarkozy warns Spiralling food and energy prices are threatening global economic growth, French President Nicolas Sarkozy has warned. Speaking in Brussels, the current G20… 14/06/2011
German exports fall sharply in April Germany exports posted their biggest drop in more than two years in April after a surge the month before. The figures – which were worse than economists… 08/06/2011
Europe and China symbiosis Rivals or partners, confrontation or collaboration, Europe’s complicated relationship with China is under the spotlight as never before this week, with … 18/05/2011
Glencore to close IPO books early Commodity trader Glencore is having no trouble selling 7.7 billion euros worth of shares with its initial public offering despite the recent volatility in… 13/05/2011
China trade surplus surges China has a hefty trade surplus in April as exports hit a record – up 30 percent on a year ago – while imports eased more than expected. China exported just… 10/05/2011
Washington lifts Russia trade sanctions with strings attachedThe US Senate has voted to lift Cold War-era trade sanctions against Russia. The new legislation will likely benefit American firms doing business with one… 07/12/2012
Call for EU-US free trade agreementThe President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz has used a visit to Washington to call for a free trade deal between the EU and the US. Speaking… 29/11/2012
D8 leaders meet in Pakistan amid tight securityWorld leaders of the group of eight developing countries have been meeting in Pakistan to discuss trade and forging closer economic ties. The summit in… 22/11/2012
Suu Kyi backs US plan to ease sanctions on MyanmarAung San Suu Kyi has lent her support to the easing of US sanctions against Myanmar as part of a broader partnership with the United States. The Nobel… 19/09/2012
Analysts say Japan, China cannot afford trade rowAnalysts warned on Tuesday that neither side in the Japan-China territorial row can afford a breakdown in economic ties An estimated 260 billion euros worth… 18/09/2012
Vladivostok revamped as Russia debuts hosting APEC summitThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit is being held in Russia for the first time, and preparations are in full swing in host city Vladivostok. The… 05/09/2012
Cameron in Japan to encourage trade with UKBritish Prime Minister David Cameron is in Japan as he tours East Asia trying to boost trade between the UK and countries in the region. It is his first… 10/04/2012
China in the dock over rare earth mineralsEurope, the United States and Japan have joined forces against China’s restrictions of rare earth mineral exports. The materials are critical to production… 13/03/2012
India and EU: Free-trade agreement closeLeaders from the EU and India have made “substantial progress” towards a free trade deal. Talks have been ongoing since 2007 and are said to be in their… 10/02/2012
WTO finally approves Russia’s membershipThe World Trade Organisation has formally approved Russia’s membership after 18 years of haggling over terms and conditions for joining. It was by far the… 16/12/2011
WTO gains and losses for Russia After nearly two decades of negotiations the World Trade Organisation is welcoming Russia as a member. Up till now, Russia has been the only G20 leading… 16/12/2011
Russia reaches next step for WTO inclusionThe last obstacle for Russia’s candidacy to become a member of the world trade organisation has been overcome. After introducing laws in line with WTO’s… 10/11/2011
China warns US of ‘trade war’China on Tuesday warned the United States of a trade war if it passes a bill aimed at punishing Beijing for allegedly undervaluing its currency. The Chinese… 04/10/2011
MEPs give thumbs up to Palestinian trade dealWhile the battle for peace talks and statehood rumbles on, the EU has given its thumbs up to a trade deal with the Palestinian authority. It means that… 27/09/2011
Export giants China and Germany shake on more tradeGermany and China have pledged to deepen their economic ties after Chinese premier Wen Jiabao touched down in Berlin on the latest leg of his European… 28/06/2011
Chinese PM says euro zone woes are ‘temporary’Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao downplayed the euro zone’s economic woes on Tuesday, insisting the single currency will survive its current debt crisis. Wen… 28/06/2011
UK and China conclude trade dealsOn day two of the British leg of his European tour Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has held talks in Downing street with British Prime Minister David… 27/06/2011
