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Published on Apr 17, 2025

The World Trade Organisation has cut its 2025 trade forecast

JOHANNESBURG - The World Trade Organisation has cut its 2025 forecast for global merchandise trade, citing rising tariffs and continued instability in international markets. READ | Trump's tariff exemptions give markets relief, but tensions loom This …

Source: eNCA - Neutral
Published on 10:59 GMT

WTO Warns Trump Tariffs Risk Cocoa Smuggling Surge Between Ivory Coast and Ghana

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has raised alarms that U.S. tariffs targeting African cocoa exports could unintentionally fuel smuggling operations between Ivory Coast and Ghana, destabilizing regional trade networks. The warning underscores broader …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on 11:37 GMT

China, Cambodia reaffirm commitment to multilateral trade system, regional stability

PHNOM PENH, April 18 (Xinhua) -- China and Cambodia on Friday expressed strong opposition to trade protectionism and reaffirmed their commitment to a multilateral trading system centered on the World Trade Organization (WTO). The commitment was underscored …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 10:59 GMT

WTO Suggests Limited Economic Impact of U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs on African Nations

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has tempered concerns over the potential fallout from U.S. reciprocal tariffs on African economies, arguing that the continent’s aggregate growth outlook remains resilient despite fears of disruption. WTO Director-General …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on 16:06 GMT

India’s WTO plea on aluminium, steel tariffs not maintainable: US

The US has said that it is willing to discuss with India the additional tariffs it has imposed on steel and aluminium but outside the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Apart from steel and aluminium tariffs, the US has said that it is open …

Source: Financial Express - Neutral
Published on 11:19 GMT

Is Trump inching towards a trade deal with China?

After several rounds of imposing tariffs on China, US President Donald Trump now appears to be inching towards a trade deal with it. The Trump administration has been ramping up pressure on China by raising import tariffs on Chinese goods in recent months. …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on 13:57 GMT

US cites national security to justify steel tariffs at WTO

New Delhi: The United States stated to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminium were imposed on national security grounds, not as safeguard measures. This response came after India filed a …

Source: Madhyamam - Center-left
Published on 14:07 GMT

California manufacturing jobs, No. 1 in US, face trade war unknowns

America’s long-languishing factory jobs are a focal point of the Trump administration’s global tariff battles. The White House argument supporting higher taxes on various imports is that unfair trade policies have, among other things, crushed American …

Source: Los Angeles Daily News - California - Neutral
Published on 12:23 GMT

US China trade war to drag global economy into recession

U.S. President Donald Trump listens to questions from reporters at the Oval Office at the White House on April 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. [AFP] In a normal year, the Easter season would be a time for businesses to reap big as consumers loosen their …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on 07:45 GMT

Deficits, debt and delusion in US-China trade

A flurry of accusations, finger pointing and political grandstanding dominate the headlines as the trade war with China escalates. Global markets responded with roller-coaster fluctuations and serious jolts, amid growing economic uncertainty. As usual …

Source: Bangkok Post - Center-right
Published on 07:37 GMT

ECOWAS, Nigeria Deepen Economic Ties Ahead of Key Regional Trade Summit

A senior delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met with Nigerian officials in Abuja this week to bolster cooperation on trade, industry, and investment, signaling intensified regional integration efforts. ECOWAS …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on 15:04 GMT

How So-Called 'Free Trade' DESTROYED American Jobs | Glenn TV | Ep 427

As the markets spin from President Trump’s tariff strategy and the globalists clutch their pearls, Glenn Beck zooms out to see the bigger picture — the story of how elite-driven trade policies over the last 30 years gutted America’s middle class. Deals …

Source: 960 WELI - Connecticut - Pending
Published on 16:01 GMT

Can India turn the tables on global trade amid the rising Trump tariff storm? | Opinion

By Dr Aparaajita Pandey: The rhetoric by President Trump, well before his political campaign even began, talked about the imposition of high tariffs across the board for the American trade partners. However, the imposition of these harsh tariffs across 150 …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Pending
Published on 05:44 GMT

Duty imposed on steel, aluminium on security grounds, not safeguard measures: U.S. to India in WTO

A logo is pictured on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) building. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. has informed the global trade body WTO that the decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium, was based on national security grounds and should not be …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on 09:36 GMT

African Leaders Should Respond To The Shifting Global Trade Dynamics

As global trade tensions escalate among the world's economic giants, African leaders converged in Marrakech, Morocco over the weekend to chart a bold path forward, resolving to turn crisis into opportunities. The occasion: the 3rd AfriHeritage Awards …

Source: Liberian Observer - Neutral
Published on 07:42 GMT

US Cites National Security To Justify Steel Tariffs To Counter India At WTO

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The US has informed the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that the Donald Trump administration's decision to levy tariffs on steel and aluminium, was based on national security grounds and should not be considered …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Trump's tariffs will shrink global trading, warns World Trade Organization

Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC News ShareSave The World Trade Organization (WTO) has forecast that global trade will fall this year because of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. It added "severe downside risks", including …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on 00:57 GMT

Trade policy for developing economies

For decades, international trade has been a key driver of development in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs), boosting output and productivity growth, raising wages, and reducing poverty (Monteiro and Piermartini 2024). Trade has also served …

Source: VoxEU - Neutral
Published on 00:04 GMT

Tariff hikes to cause global trade slowdown, WTO says

The global trade outlook has "deteriorated sharply" following the United States' worldwide tariff wars, the World Trade Organization warned on Wednesday. According to the WTO's latest "Global Trade Outlook and Statistics" …

Source: China Daily Global - Gov't Propaganda

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 19:20 GMT

Concerns Over Recession Intensify Amid Trump's Tariffs, Global Trade Instability

(MENAFN) Since taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have heightened worries about a potential recession this year, prompting international organizations to lower their growth forecasts for the global economy. Growth projections have …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

Temporary tariff pause mitigates trade contraction, but strong downside risks persist

The volume of world merchandise trade is expected to decline by 0.2% in 2025 under current conditions, nearly three percentage points lower than what would have been expected under a "low tariff" baseline scenario, according to the WTO …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

Global trade faces setback amid rising tariffs

The WTO Secretariat’s latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, issued today (16 April), comes at a time of growing uncertainty for the global economy – and with it, a sharp deterioration in the prospects for world trade. Following a strong …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 19:20 GMT

Increasing Tariff Conflicts Raise Fears of Global Economic Slowdown

(MENAFN) Growing apprehension about a worldwide economic downturn has been fueled by United States Leader Donald Trump’s tariffs since his inauguration and mounting unpredictability in international trade strategies. These developments have prompted major …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Canned Food Market Size to Achieve USD 181.66 Billion by 2034

Ottawa, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global canned food market size was calculated at USD 122.72 billion in 2024 and is expected to expand from USD 127.63 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 181.66 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 4% during the …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Training course on trade in services concludes in Geneva for WTO acceding governments

The governments represented were Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Bhutan, Curaçao, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Participants received training on the GATS disciplines, including how to create schedules of commitments, …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 15:55 GMT

Members discuss impact of AI and emerging technologies on e-commerce

The WTO Secretariat presented to members the key findings of a report launched in November 2024 entitled “Trading with intelligence: How AI shapes and is shaped by international trade”. The report discusses how AI may shape the future of international …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on April 16, 2025 - 14:52 GMT

S Rajaratnam Lecture 2025 by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong: "A Safe Harbour in a Turbulent World"...

My Cabinet Colleagues Excellencies and Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen 1. This year marks Singapore’s 60th year of independence. 2. Back in 1965, few believed that we would make it. a. We were a …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 16:39 GMT

Navy Applied Math Professor Wei Kang Named 2025 SIAM Fellow

Wei Kang, a Naval Postgraduate School professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics, was honored by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. MONTEREY, CA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recognized for …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 15:38 GMT

April 22, 2025, Earth Action Day, Rome - Ara Pacis

Global Geopolitical Crossroads Meet Climate Action in Rome: A Must-Cover Media Event ROME, ITALY, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world navigates a pivotal year for renewed global climate commitments and Italy occupies a crucial …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 15:28 GMT

World Heritage Day 2025: MP Highlights Its Timeless Treasures

Sanchi, Khajuraho & Bhimbetka Shine as MP Champions Sustainable Tourism BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On World Heritage Day 2025, Madhya Pradesh Tourism has highlighted the state's exceptional role …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 13:19 GMT

BLEU JOUR Launches the Second Generation of KUBB Fanless: Where Silence Meets AI Power

KUBB Fanless Gen2 pairs fanless thermal design with Intel® or AMD power, GPU & NPU integration for secure, efficient local AI computing. TOULOUSE, OCCITANIE, FRANCE, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- French tech company BLEU JOUR proudly …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 11:03 GMT

TrustFinance Business Bangkok 2025: The Premier Forex Networking & Business Matchmaking Event

The ultimate hub for financial networking and business matchmaking you shouldn’t miss. BANGKOK, THAILAND, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrustFinance Business 2025, the premier B2B matchmaking event for the Forex industry, is set to take …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 05:28 GMT

இன அழிப்பு சிறிலங்க ராணுவ, இந்தியஇராணுவ புரிந்துணர்வு தமிழர்கள வேதனைகுள்ளாக்குகின்றது- நாடு கடந்த தமிழீழஅரசாங்கம்

இந்தியப் பிரதமர் நரேந்திர மோடி அவர்களின்சிறிலங்கா பயணம் தொடர்பாக நாடு கடந்த தமிழீழஅரசாங்கம் கருத்து COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- இந்தியப் பிரதமர் நரேந்திர மோடி அவர்களின்சிறிலங்கா பயணம் தொடர்பாக நாடு கடந்த …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 19:20 GMT

Madison Education Group Launches New Certificate Program

New Certificate Program in Leadership Principles and Developing Visionary Leadership Skills MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Education Group and the Madison School of Professional Development are proud …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 18:52 GMT

'The Broken Mirror' by William A. Stephens Jr. Shines Light on Mental Health and Veterans’ Struggles

DAVENPORT, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Broken Mirror: Voice of the Voiceless, a Mental Health Journey by William A. Stephens Jr. is a raw and powerful look into the struggles of mental illness, especially among …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 18:38 GMT

The Mirror 2nd Edition: A Powerful Journey Through PTSD and Healing Told Through Therapeutic Poetry

DAVENPORT, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “THE MIRROR 2nd Edition: A Combat Veteran's Struggle with Severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” by William A. Stephens Jr. was published on Amazon Kindle on its Publishing …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 18:15 GMT

National Bar Association and AfCFTA Secretariat Forge Groundbreaking Alliance to Advance Trade and Economic Justice

Historic Memorandum of Understanding Positions NBA as a Strategic Partner in Strengthening Legal Frameworks and Investment Opportunities Across the Continent ACCRA, GHANA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 5, 2025, the National Bar …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

6WIND and Adtran Partner to Deliver Scalable vBNG and vCGNAT Solutions for End-to-End Broadband Networks

SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 6WIND, a leading provider of high-performance virtualized and secure networking software solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Adtran to deliver fully …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:37 GMT

Journey Through Time and Testimony: 8 Holy Land Sites Every Pilgrim Should See

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As more travellers seek purpose-filled journeys, faith-based tourism continues to gain momentum, drawing spiritual adventurers from around the world to places rich in history and holiness. …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Reports Over 24,000 Participants and 4,000 Agreements in Second Umrah and Ziyarah Forum

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Reports Over 24,000 Participants and 4,000 Agreements in Second Umrah and Ziyarah Forum AL MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Ghassan Alnwaimi, General Supervisor of Exhibitions and …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

PDQ named to the Shatter List for supporting women in tech

Device management software company recognized by Women Tech Council SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PDQ has been named to the Women Tech Council’s 2025 Shatter List, which showcases tech companies removing …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

The 2025 Tax Hiring Outlook

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing the 15th annual Tax Hiring Outlook (THO), brought to you by TaxTalent, TaxSearch, and TaxForce. This report is the only tax hiring survey that utilizes the …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 14:27 GMT

Forging Partnerships from the 2025 Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit

Indigenous Business Delegation Addressing Challenges and Creating Opportunities LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit, held on 10th April at the London Stock Exchange …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 11:05 GMT

Sungrow Europe Appoints Content Digital Agency (CDA) for Digital Media Initiatives in the Region

MUNICH, BAVARIA, GERMANY, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Content Digital Agency (CDA) is happy to announce its association with Sungrow Europe as their digital media partner for the European region to handle digital media activations in …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 10:11 GMT

K-Beauty and K-Medical Boost Korean Medical Tourism Amid K-Culture Boom, as INFLO Links Patients to Certified Clinics

Rising K-culture tourism boosts demand for Korean medical services, driving the need for safer, more transparent options like those offered by INFLO. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global popularity of …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 20:42 GMT

CIFAL Victoria Launches New Bachelor of Science in Climate Science

16 March 2025, Victoria, Canada - CIFAL Victoria, a member of the CIFAL Global Network, is excited to announce the launch of its new Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Climate Science. This programme, grounded in the principles of the United Nations …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 20:42 GMT

CIFAL Victoria Publishes 2024 Annual Report

With each passing year, the reach of CIFAL Victoria’s flexible training programmes and specialized education grows. They are making a difference by sharing knowledge about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Declaration on the Rights of …

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