Tag: exports
Trump threatens 100% China tariffs as Beijing restricts rare-earth exports
President accuses China of ‘very hostile’ moves and says additional tariffs could come on 1 November ‘or sooner’ Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional US tariffs of 100% on China starting next month, accusing Beijing of “very hostile” moves to restrict exports of rare earths needed for American industry. Wall Street fell sharply after…
UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows
Campaigners say increase in exports mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia is ‘unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism’ Britain’s exports of plastic waste to developing countries have soared by 84% in the first half of this year compared with last year, according to an analysis of trade data carried out for the Guardian. Campaigners described the rise…
Dozens more countries face higher levies on exports to US as new Trump tariffs come into effect
Donald Trump’s latest wave of ‘reciprocal’ rates were in place as of a minute past midnight Washington time on Thursday See the full list of Trump tariff rates Business live – latest updates Dozens of countries face higher levies on their exports to the US now that Donald Trump’s latest wave of country-specific tariffs has…
Russia Turns to Barter to Overcome Western Sanctions
The economic sanctions imposed on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine have forced the country to explore alternatives to maintain its international trade relations. Among these measures, barter has emerged as a key strategy, allowing the direct exchange of goods without relying on money, thereby circumventing international financial restrictions.
Spain’s GDP Grows by 0.8% in the Third Quarter, Driven by Domestic Consumption and Exports
The Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) announced today that Spain’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.