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When ties worsen between the governments, American firms doing business in China suffer, says AmCham.
International Trade
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The Kazungula bridge is expected to ‘open avenues’ for increased trade across the southern Africa region.
The European Union and India agreed to restart talks on a free trade deal that have been frozen since 2013.
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India has blocked imports of China-made bluetooth speakers, wireless earphones, smartphones and more: Reuters.
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Exports jumped 32.3 percent from April 2020, likely giving China’s economy a turbo boost this year, analysts say.
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Disputes over technology and the coronavirus pandemic have eroded relations between the two countries in recent years.
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India and South Africa have been urging World Trade Organization members to temporarily suspend rules on IP rights.
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US exporters are facing sluggish overseas demand in nations slower to recover as Americans are starting to spend again.
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The deal includes investments by Indian vaccine make Serum Institute and is a step towards a full free-trade pact.
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After falling for a record six quarters, economic growth surged on rising exports even as consumption remained weak.
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The Biden administration urged China to do more to respect the intellectual property of US companies.
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In first speech to Congress, Biden says the US will stand up to Chinese subsidies to state firms, technology theft.
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The shipping industry is seeing the biggest jump in lost containers in seven years, disrupting supply chains.
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Ban announced after Saudi foiled attempt at Jeddah port to smuggle 5.3 million Captagon pills in pomegranate crates.