international economics

  • EU Considers Targeting $100B+ in U.S. Goods with Tariffs (International Edition)

    EU Considers Targeting $100B+ in U.S. Goods with Tariffs (International Edition)

    The EU is planning to impose tariffs on approximately 100 billion euros ($113 billion) worth of American products as a countermeasure against President Donald Trump’s extensive duties, should negotiations not succeed. This information was shared by European diplomats with AFP on Wednesday. Since March, Trump has implemented several increased tariffs on Europe, and in…

  • NICCI and Unilever Nepal Tackle Key Industrial Challenges

    NICCI and Unilever Nepal Tackle Key Industrial Challenges

    Kathmandu, May 7 – The Nepal Industrial Chambers of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) along with Unilever Nepal convened for talks on Tuesday to discuss an array of critical industry-related issues. As stated by NICCI, issues of importance encompassed the return of dividends, the necessity to reassess tariffs and taxes on raw materials—particularly when contrasted…

  • EU trade chief says accelerating free trade talks with Asia

    EU trade chief says accelerating free trade talks with Asia

    The European Union is accelerating free trade talks with Asia following hefty tariffs by US President Donald Trump, the bloc’s trade chief said Wednesday. Since March, Trump has implemented several increased tariffs on European products. His most significant action involved imposing a 20 percent tariff on most EU goods last month. However, this was…

  • Taiwan currency’s surge a ‘warning shot’ for Asia’s de-dollarisation: analysts

    Taiwan currency’s surge a ‘warning shot’ for Asia’s de-dollarisation: analysts

    The recent rise in the value of the New Taiwan Dollar, coupled with the strengthening of other Asian currencies, indicates a growing trend. regional de-dollarisation As investors reassess their positions in the U.S. dollar due to Washington’s “highly exploitative” stance toward other nations, analysts commented. Countries such as Taiwan, which traditionally face significant risks…

  • Who Gains from a Global Dollar?

    By Andrés Velasco US President Donald Trump thinks America is only for Americans. The US dollar, by contrast, is for everyone. Should the BRICS grouping of emerging economies create a new currency, Trump has tweeted , or “back any other currency to replace the mighty US dollar,” they will face 100% tariffs. The chairman…

  • DHL, SIPAB, and EuroCham Launch Green Logistics Initiative for Sustainable Trade

    DHL, SIPAB, and EuroCham Launch Green Logistics Initiative for Sustainable Trade

    By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO In an effort to revamp Ghana’s agricultural industry, DHL, alongside SIPAB and Eurocham Ghana, organized a key stakeholders’ gathering aimed at engaging chosen agribusinesses and small-scale farmers. The objective was to explore and establish a viable trade logistics framework designed to bolster the agricultural sector sustainably. The corporate gathering in…

  • DHL, SIPAB, and EuroCham Launch Green Logistics Initiative for Sustainable Trade

    DHL, SIPAB, and EuroCham Launch Green Logistics Initiative for Sustainable Trade

    By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO In an effort to revamp Ghana’s agriculture industry, DHL, alongside SIPAB and Eurocham Ghana, organized a strategic gathering involving key stakeholders from select agribusinesses and small-scale farmers. The purpose was to explore and establish a viable trade logistics framework aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector sustainably. The corporate gathering in…