Economy
US exempts tech imports in tariff step back
The Trump administration has announced a series of major exemptions to its punishing global tariffs -- an apparent step back in an escalating trade war with China. Washington and Beijing's escalating tariff battle has raised fears of an enduring trade war between the world's two largest economies and sent global markets into a tailspin.
UK lawmakers begin emergency debate to save British Steel
UK lawmakers held a rare Saturday parliamentary debate as the government seeks to pass emergency legislation to stop the last British factory that can make steel from scratch shutting down. She added that Saturday's emergency legislation would provide for criminal sanctions if executives fail to comply with instructions to keep the blast furnaces open.
FG moves to clamp down on importation of used cars, strengthen local auto industry
There is trouble in paradise for importers of used cars, as the government has announced new moves to encourage local industry, and clampdown imports
German refinery's plight prompts calls for return of Russian oil
No Russian oil has been delivered via the Druzhba pipeline to the PCK refinery in Germany in more than two years because of sanctions levied against Moscow following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Iraqi markets a haven for pedlars escaping Iran's economic woes
Every Friday, Alawi crosses the border from Iran into Iraq to sell his produce in the markets of Basra, which serve as a haven for Iranians grappling with economic sanctions. He is just one of many Iranian pedlars who endure the arduous journey into southern Iraq through the Chalamja border crossing.
Chinese manufacturers in fighting spirits despite scrapped US orders
On a sweltering spring day, workers at a Christmas tree factory in eastern China rhythmically assembled piles of branches, wiping away sweat as they daubed white-paint snow onto plastic pine needles. Other local Christmas tree makers have also been hit, she said, but not as badly as in southern Guangdong province, where some factories' production can be completely taken up by one large US client.
Argentina receives $42 bn from international financial institutions
Three international financial institutions announced $42 billion in fresh support for financially troubled Argentina on Friday, as its president said his country's economy will grow "like never before."
Asset flight challenges US safe haven status
The US has long been considered a financial safe haven. This week, the volatility spread to the US Treasury market, long considered by global investors to be a refuge.
Canada, US to start trade talks in May: Carney
Canada and the United States will start talks on a new trade deal in early May, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday, warning President Donald Trump's trade war was already hitting Canada's labor market.
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