U.K. Hopeful New Deal With Australia Will Boost Asia-Pacific Trade
The deal is the first Britain has negotiated without building on an already existing agreement since leaving the European Union,
U.S., E.U. Suspending Tariffs on Some Goods for 5 Years
"Instead of fighting with one of our closest allies, we are finally coming together against a common threat," U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai said.
China Lashes out at Australia, G7 for 'Creating Conflicts' Amid Pandemic
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin asserted Australia and the G-7 nations are "creating conflicts and differences in the international community."
Israel, United Arab Emirates Exceed $345M In Trade In Just 9 Months
The two countries also spoke of increasing tourism, creating jobs, sharing technology, making diverse economies and addressing the issues of water scarcity.
North Korea Situation 'Dire,' People Attempt to Sell Possessions for Food
"Everything that we know is anecdotal," Lina Yoon, a North Korea specialist at Human Rights Watch, said. "I have been hearing that the situation is dire. Food accessibility is limited and people are having a hard time accessing daily necessities."
Tradesman Details Mortifying Mistake He Made on the Job in Viral TikTok
Dreigan Fisher had already pulled up several paving stones before he realized he was at the wrong house.
EU Won't Proceed With Chinese Trade Deal Unless China Lifts Sanctions
The European Parliament said China's sanctions on EU legislators are "an attack on fundamental freedoms."
Australia Says it Won't Be 'Bullied' After Canceling China Trade Deal
Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton said that the country will not be "bullied" by China after canceling two trade deals with the Communist nation.
China Tells Australia Not to Make Relationship 'Worse,' 2 Trade Deals Ended
The deals, between China and the Australian state of Victoria, were a part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, a multibillion-dollar project aimed at expanding trade across Asia to Europe.
Ever Given Could Get World's Biggest Parking Ticket for Blocking Suez Canal
Egypt is seeking more than $1 billion in damages for its role in freeing the Ever Given, the ship that wedged itself in the Suez Canal on March 23.
Suez Canal Backlog Set to Finally be Cleared After Ever Given is Dislodged
The last remaining 61 ships of the 422 that were caught in a backlog after the Ever Given got stuck will finally be able to continue with their journey.
U.S. Imposes Economic Sanctions Against Myanmar but Two-Way Trade Continues
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai issued a condemnation of the Myanmar security forces' "brutal violence against civilians" while announcing the decision on Monday.
Stuck Container Ship in Suez Canal Could Soon be Dislodged—Here's the Plan
Some shipping has been diverted around the Cape of Good Hope as a result of the blockage of the canal.
Suez Canal Update as Stuck Ship Seen in Satellite Images
Dredgers are working to clear sand and mud from around the Ever Given, while at least 150 ships wait for the blockage to be cleared.
Suez Canal Map Shows How Stuck Container Ship Has Blocked Sea Traffic
"There is currently no indication of when the canal will be clear," according to port agent GAC.
Biden Confronts Xi on Taiwan, Unfair Trade as Trump Tariffs Review Looms
President Joe Biden expressed his "fundamental concerns" about China's "unfair economic practices" and human rights abuses during his first presidential call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.
Mark Cuban on Why You Should Still Hold Onto Your GameStop Stock
In an AMA on r/WallStreetBets, the billionaire touched on a bunch of points to the aspiring traders.
India's Foreign Investment Grew 3 Times Faster Than China's on Tech Bets
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell 42% worldwide in 2020, but rose 13% in India, eclipsing China's 4% gain, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported on Sunday.
British Health Service NHS 'up for Sale to U.S.' Says Former Labour Leader
Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tells Newsweek Conservative MPs voting on post-Brexit trade deals have "betrayed" the NHS.
TV Host Mike Rowe Slams Student Loan Forgiveness: 'Fault Belongs to You'
The "Dirty Jobs" host said that he doesn't believe it's fair to those who have paid off their debt if student loans are forgiven. He also expressed a disbelief in the idea that college tuition could drop if student debts are forgiven.
Walmart Triples India Exports as Major U.S. Companies Pivot From China
China is the U.S.'s largest supplier of goods imports. However trade fell by 16.2 percent last year following the imposition of tariffs, leaving U.S. companies looking to diversify their imports.
Will China's Digital Yuan Replace the Dollar?
The real story of digitalization of the yuan is not what it will do to further currency internationalization but what it says about a rapacious party-state demanding complete control internally.
China Outshines U.S. as First Major Economy to Recover From Pandemic
China's economy grew 4.9 percent between July and September compared to the same quarter last year, a little slower than expected but signaling a strong recovery.
U.S.-China Trade Soars, Despite Trump Tariffs
The world's second largest economy saw its trade growth accelerate in September. Exporters reaped the benefits of record demand for masks and medical supplies and received a boost from China's early reopening of its economy.
Joe Biden Warns Britain Over Brexit
"We can't allow the Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland to become a casualty of Brexit," Biden said.
Nancy Pelosi Meets U.K. Officials to Voice Brexit Concerns
Pelosi had warned that there was "absolutely no chance of a U.S.-U.K. trade agreement passing the Congress" if the U.K. undermined the Northern Ireland peace agreement.
Lindt Accused of Fooling Russians by Secretly Selling Low-Quality Chocolate
Russia's competition authorities have launched a legal case against the Swiss chocolate brand.
Trump Claims 'All We Do Is Lose Money' to China. Here's What the Data Says
The president said no country had "ripped off" the U.S. more than China as he warned his administration would consider decoupling.
Joe Biden Tells China He Won't Be a Pushover. Will Beijing Believe Him?
The former vice president's team argues that Donald Trump may talk tough on China, but their man will actually hold the PRC to account.