Tag: Trade and exchanges
record hydrocarbon revenues partly finance the war in Ukraine
While the Twenty-Seven are still unable to find a consensus on the joint embargo project on Russian oil – because of its blocking by Hungary – Russia is still drawing…
In the South Pacific, Beijing touts its regional free trade and security agreement
There is a surprise plan in the pocket of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is starting a visit to the Pacific on May 26 (Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Samoa, Fiji,…
chaos at Deendayal port after wheat export ban
India banned the export of wheat on Saturday, in order to ensure local consumption and contain inflation. But the sudden decision caused chaos at a major port, where grain was…
London wants to unilaterally change the Northern Irish protocol, much to the chagrin of the EU
The British government, through the voice of Foreign Minister Liz Truss this Tuesday, May 17 in the House of Commons, announced its intention to legislate against the “ protocol for…
US lifts series of restrictions on Cuba
The US administration announced on Monday May 17 the lifting of a series of restrictions targeting Cuba, in particular on immigration procedures, money transfers and air connections. The decision was…
G7 criticizes India’s decision to suspend wheat exports
India, the world’s second largest wheat producer, has decided to suspend its exports. The reason given is to maintain sufficient reserves after a 2022 harvest damaged by an exceptional heat…
US invites ASEAN chiefs to try to counter Chinese influence
US President Joe Biden welcomed the leaders of Asean to the White House on Thursday, May 12, in a charm operation. For two days, the United States and the leaders…
Odessa, a vital port for the Ukrainian economy and world trade
Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, the Russian fleet has controlled the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, leaving millions of tons of grain stuck in silos,…
Shipping giant Maersk makes new record profits
Sea freight is still overheated. Congestion in global maritime traffic benefits carriers. Since the beginning of the health crisis, the price of freight has continued to increase. And the Danish…
the Commission proposes to suspend customs duties on Ukrainian products
This Wednesday, April 27, the European Commission proposed to suspend for one year all customs duties on Ukrainian products imported into the EU. The objective is to support the economy…