Business Syria resumes oil exports after 14 years, with 600,000 barrels a day Before 2010, when the protests against Bashar al-Assad led to a civil war in the country, oil provided more than half of Syria's income. 02/09/2025
Economy India braces for export shock as 50% US tariff takes effect The duty rate US President Donald Trump has placed on Indian goods is among the highest in the world. 27/08/2025
Economy Portugal's CTT suspends postal service of goods to the US The Portuguese company said the measure comes into force Tuesday 26 August. 26/08/2025
Business Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US government The unprecedented deal is part of a bargain to secure US export licenses for the Chinese market. 11/08/2025
Business Tariffs: 'Economic blow' for Switzerland coming if no new deal with US The tariffs, which come into effect on Thursday, are estimated to affect around 60% of Swiss exports to the United States, its largest market for its exports of pharmaceuticals, watches, machinery and chocolate. 05/08/2025
Markets Asian markets rise, Toyota up by 14% after US tariff deal Asian shares rallied on Wednesday, with Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index up more than 3% after Japan and the US announced a deal on President Donald Trump's tariffs. 23/07/2025
Economy Japan's exports fall as Trump's tariffs fuel recession risks Fears of a recession are mounting in the world's fourth-largest economy, after export to the US declined for the second month in a row in June. 17/07/2025
Economy Trump is addressing more nations with tariff letters - what's next? The US President has been sending letters to various countries to address major trade agreements. But according to experts, they tell a confusing story about his policies. 09/07/2025
Business Samsung expects profit to halve as tariffs and export curbs bite The South Korean company’s second-quarter operating profit is expected to be less than half of what the company reported last year. 08/07/2025
Economy German exports drop as US shipments decline ahead of tariff deadline Exports had jumped in February and March as German manufacturers sought to get ahead of tariffs threatened by the US. Shipments then dropped dramatically in the following two months, pointing to a short-lived surge. 08/07/2025
Economy China says its exports to the US have plummeted ahead of trade talks China's total exports rose less-than-expected year-on-year, while exports to the US dropped sharply. 09/06/2025
Economy Production and exports fall in Germany as pre-tariff rush wears off US tariff concerns are darkening Germany’s outlook while the economy is already weak, hindering hopes of a recovery. 06/06/2025
Economy What EU exports could be hit hardest by Trump’s 50% tariff threat? Key sectors, including chemicals, machinery and vehicles, could be the hardest hit by the US President’s threat of imposing 50% tariffs on EU goods. 26/05/2025
Economy ‘Surprisingly good March’ helps German GDP exceed expectations The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing. 23/05/2025
Economy Japan shipments to US decline as trade tariffs slow export growth The world's fourth-largest economy is one of the hardest hit by the US administration's elevated trade tariffs on cars, resulting in Japanese exports slowing in April. 21/05/2025
Climate Climate change is ‘killing’ the world’s favourite fruit, growers warn Research shows how we can keep enjoying the fruit for generations to come, by cutting emissions, buying Fairtrade, and increasing diversity. 12/05/2025
Economy US imports hit record high as businesses seek to avoid tariffs The surge in US imports was mainly driven by consumer goods such as pharmaceuticals, as businesses attempt to stockpile in order to avoid further tariffs. 07/05/2025
Economy French trade deficit increases in February as transport exports lag France’s imports advanced in February, boosted by communication and publishing products. However, transport and refined petroleum product exports fell. 08/04/2025
Business Swiss chocolatiers face bittersweet Easter after Trump's tariffs With the normally brisk Easter season around the corner, the mood in Switzerland's chocolate business is bittersweet, thanks to high cacao prices and — now — the newly added US tariffs on imports. 08/04/2025
Economy German exports to the US grew in February as firms anticipated tariffs The US was Germany's largest single trading partner last year, ahead of China. This marks the first time it has held this position in almost a decade. 07/04/2025