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December 13, 2025

Venezuela oil exports reportedly fall sharply after US seizure of tanker

The seizure of the Skipper on Wednesday marked the first US capture of Venezuelan oil cargo since sanctions were imposed in 2019Venezuelan oil...

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December 09, 2025

China’s record trade surplus reveals its biggest strength – and hidden weakness

Booming Chinese exports have driven trade surplus past $1tn but also reveal the extent of country’s reliance on foreign marketsA boom in exports that...

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December 03, 2025

EU looks at legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China

Commission unveils €3bn strategy to de-risk and diversify supply chains for critical rare earth metals and elements

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October 31, 2025

Era of free trade and investment is over, Canada’s PM tells Apec summit

Mark Carney warns Asia-Pacific leaders global economy undergoing profound change, as China’s president mounts defence of free tradeThe Canadian prime...

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October 27, 2025

US and China agree ‘framework’ for trade deal ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

US treasury secretary anticipates tariff truce with China will be extended, and that China will revive substantial purchases of US soybeansThe US and...

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October 24, 2025

Trump says all Canada trade talks ‘terminated’ over ad criticising tariffs

US president accuses Canada of ‘egregious behaviour’ after release of ad featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs Donald Trump has...

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October 16, 2025

US may take strategic stakes in rare earths companies to tackle China ‘power grab’

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent raises possibility of taking more direct stakes in companies to protect national security in wake of Beijing’s curbs...

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October 15, 2025

Shein warns on Trump tariff uncertainty after profits slip

Fast-fashion retailer records 20% growth in sales and fees to $37bn but big hit is expected from US changes to import tax rules

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October 12, 2025

China warns US of retaliation over Trump’s 100% tariffs threat

Beijing says it will act if US president doesn’t stand down, while investors brace for trade war turmoilBeijing has told the US it will retaliate if

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September 15, 2025

Chinese economy weakens as consumer spending and factory output slows

Economists split on need for new Beijing stimulus amid headwinds from Trump tariffs and crisis-hit property sector

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