International Trade

Biden ‘not there yet’ on easing tariffs on Chinese goods
US president says China not meeting commitments under a Phase 1 trade deal signed by his predecessor Donald Trump.
Published On 20 Jan 2022
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Vietnam’s trade ministry calls on Chinese authorities to ease congestion at border crossing.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) comes into force on January 1, 2022.

The China-backed trade bloc – the world’s biggest – is set to enter into force on January 1.

Nations that rely heavily on China’s raw material demand, and those seeking investment, could be in for a shock.

New rules imposed by Congress require Xinjiang exporters to US to prove products were not made by forced labour.

The scrapping of tariffs on Australian wine and beef is expected to help exporters hit by Chinese trade sanctions.

The Biden administration hits Chinese companies with export restrictions, citing national security and human rights.

President Tsai Ing-wen tells French legislators ‘democratic partners’ must work together for peace and stability.

Qatar is the second-largest foreign investor in Turkey, with major stakes in banking, shipping, retail, and finance.

India has shown little enthusiasm for free trade deals since Modi took office, but that appears to be changing.

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