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EuronewsMember states exported nearly 3,000 tonnes of shark fins worth around €45 billion outside the bloc last year. The decline follows new CITES inspection rules and an expanded protected species list.
ForbesThe United States announced it will proceed with legislation targeting purchasers of Russian energy exports. The measures would impose heavy tariffs on imports from countries buying Russian oil, uranium and natural gas. Russia's economy depends on fossil fuel revenues that total…
NewsweekMcKenzie said on CBS that occupying the oil terminal would give the U.S. leverage in talks with Iran. The comments followed U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets after an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
themarketherald.com.auFossil fuels supplied 86% of global energy use last year while the world consumed more energy than at any point on record. The United States remained the top natural gas producer and petroleum products exporter.
The IndependentSouth Africa asked the United States to exempt it from proposed tariffs during a Section 301 investigation into enforcement of bans on imports made with forced labor. A delegation appeared before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative this week and requested relief for key e…
newslaundry.comKazakhstan will keep its petroleum export ban in place until May 22, 2027, and has added new border controls with Russia. The measures follow gasoline shortages in Russia linked to Ukrainian strikes on refineries and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
news.google.comThe U.S. Department of Commerce on July 10 loosened export controls on the United Arab Emirates, permitting easier shipments of military items, commercial satellites and advanced computing products. The move benefits UAE firms and U.S. companies operating there, including Amazon,…
helsinkitimes.fiA Ukrainian drone attack disabled the Omsk refinery this week, cutting fuel exports to Central Asian countries that rely on Russian gasoline and diesel. Governments in the region are arranging emergency imports while facing higher prices.
wccftech.comChina has placed a temporary ban on helium exports amid renewed Middle East conflict. The gas is a key input for semiconductor manufacturing.
moneycontrol.comDiesel margins in Europe reached over $60 per barrel on July 9. The NYMEX 3-2-1 crack spread also set a record at $64.58 per barrel on July 8 amid export bans and low inventories.
retailtimes.co.ukThai energy drink maker Carabao Group reported an 18 percent drop in net profit for 2025 to 2.3 billion baht on a 3 percent sales decline to 11.8 billion baht. The results reflect reduced exports linked to border tensions with Cambodia, with the trend extending into early 2026.
supermarketnews.comElon Musk stated on X that Anthropic is currently the leader in AI. The comments followed releases of advanced models by Anthropic and OpenAI, along with regulatory reviews by the Trump administration.
Semafor@business reported that ING is receiving numerous client inquiries to support Venezuelan natural resource deals. The activity coincides with Venezuela's efforts to update exports following years of U.S. sanctions.
SemaforMexico's initial LNG export to Asia left its new Pacific coast terminal on July 9, 2026. The shipment marks a shift in global energy routes after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. war in Iran altered prior pathways.
abcnews.go.comMeetings with top tech firms over the past month addressed limits on exports of leading AI systems. The talks covered models still under development. Three people familiar with the discussions confirmed the sessions to @Reuters.
Australia Pacific LNG and Shell urged the federal government to apply a proposed 20 percent domestic reservation scheme equally to all three east coast LNG exporters. Santos' GLNG project could receive a temporary exemption or deferral under ministerial powers. Queensland officia…
dohanews.coGermany recorded a seasonally adjusted trade surplus of 19.1 billion euros in May, above the 14.8 billion euro consensus forecast. Exports rose 0.9 percent while imports fell 2.5 percent, with U.S. demand driving the gain.
forbes.comVenture Global reported a 69% increase in liquefaction fees to $6.45 per million British thermal units in the second quarter. The company recorded revenue from 466.4 trillion thermal units sold, down from 480.8 TBtu in the first quarter. Exports from its two Louisiana facilities…
thehindu.comBritish couriers caught smuggling cannabis from Thailand must pay Thai Customs 30,000 Baht per kilogram to leave the country. The measure took effect on 17 June 2026 and applies to all nationalities.
Officials will sign a uranium export deal during the Indian prime minister’s three-day visit. The agreement follows a 2014 civil nuclear pact that has not yet produced regular shipments.
rt.comRussia imposed a ban on all diesel exports on July 8 to prevent domestic shortages. The measure follows Ukrainian drone strikes on multiple refineries and will remain in effect through the end of the month.
rigzone.comChina has removed restrictions on refined fuel exports, allowing state-owned refiners and one private refiner to resume overseas shipments this month. Refiners plan to export about 3 million metric tons of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in July.
Sjoerd Sjoerdsma met Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing on July 7 during the first such Dutch visit since 2018. The talks focused on ending frictions over the chipmaker Nexperia and semiconductor export controls.
YonhapThe Bank of Korea reported the largest monthly surplus on record, driven by a surge in semiconductor exports. The figure exceeded the prior high set in March and marked the 37th consecutive monthly surplus.
Abc NewsThe United States revoked a license authorizing Iranian oil exports, reversing a provision in a June memorandum of understanding. The decision followed attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz since Monday. Peace talks between the countries remain ongoing.
An attack on a Qatari tanker near the Strait of Hormuz has raised questions about Qatar's position as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran. The incident occurred in a key shipping route used for energy exports.
forbes.comThe International Gas Union reported record LNG trade last year driven by U.S. and Qatar supply plus new exporters. The group noted Middle East conflict damaged infrastructure and raised price risks for Asian buyers.
middleeasteye.netSaudi Arabia reduced its official selling prices for crude oil to Asian customers by as much as $11 per barrel on July 6. Other Gulf exporters made deeper cuts to move stored barrels while Iranian supplies returned to the market. Weak Asian demand has shifted leverage toward buye…
koreaherald.comEight major global investment banks lifted their average projection for South Korea's 2026 GDP growth to 3.0 percent by the end of June. The revision follows record June exports led by semiconductor shipments tied to AI demand.
Japan TimesThe United Arab Emirates restored its crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war volumes by the time the US and Iran signed their interim peace deal. Fortune reported that the UAE used dark transits with tankers leased from Sinokor Group to achieve the recovery. Sino…
cnbc.comThe Trump administration removed limits on two Anthropic models last week that had been imposed the prior month. It separately asked OpenAI to delay a new series rollout.
forbes.comThe group ratified a quota hike during a Sunday video conference after seven members added nearly 800,000 barrels per day since April. Output remains below pre-war levels amid recovering exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
freepressjournal.inEurope purchased less than half of all U.S. liquefied natural gas exports last month, the lowest share in two years. Asian buyers paid nearly $4 more per mmBtu than European importers. The decline affects a three-year, $750 billion energy purchase commitment made under a July 202…
@KobeissiLetter reported that the deficit reached its highest level since March 2025. Exports dropped while imports rose on data center equipment purchases.
supchina.comRobots developed at Dalian Jiaotong University can locate buried marine cables with less than 5 percent error and operate at depths up to 300 meters. The export aims to integrate Chinese technology into global offshore markets.
Oman will cooperate with Britain and France to keep its waters safe for shipping. The move follows a June U.S.-Iran deal that reopened the Strait of Hormuz after months of conflict. Oil flows through the waterway have since increased sharply.
rt.comRussia will receive the cargo from Chiba, Japan, via a ship-to-ship transfer in South Korea in the first half of July. The purchase follows a ban on most jet fuel exports and repeated strikes on domestic refineries.
focustaiwan.twA Tianjin project invests 180 million yuan to apply AI across herb processing and patient assessment. The effort seeks to cut energy use, raise consistency, and expand exports of customized remedies.
en.globes.co.ilGovernment estimates show LNG export earnings for 2026-27 will reach $67.6 billion. The increase follows supply disruptions linked to Middle East conflict and earlier attacks on Qatari facilities.
moneysense.caCanadian officials moved Thursday to develop a new export corridor that would carry crude oil from domestic reserves to Asian buyers. The step opens a potential alternative to existing Pacific shipping lanes.
bloombergquint.comCrude oil remained steady near $68 a barrel with tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovering after an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal. Saudi exports reached about 90 percent of pre-war levels while UBS cut its Brent forecasts.
EuronewsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Autonomous Trade Measures and financial packages during her July 2, 2026, visit to Yerevan. The steps follow her July 1 stop in Azerbaijan and target redirection of Armenian exports away from Russia.
israelnationalnews.comThe package totals 1.6 billion shekels and targets technology companies and export-oriented businesses. It includes grants, loans, and tax benefits to offset higher operating costs.
theiranproject.comSaudi Arabia is shipping the largest volume of crude oil from inside the Persian Gulf since the Strait of Hormuz was blocked during the Iran conflict. The increase follows an interim peace agreement between Washington and Tehran.
algemeiner.comThe European Union announced new trade measures allowing up to 80% of Armenia's exports to the bloc to enter without tariffs. The changes expand existing trade preferences for Armenian goods.
azernews.azKyrgyzstan has asked neighboring countries for assistance with fuel supplies. The request follows reported shortages linked to reduced Russian exports.
YonhapThe Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development lifted its outlook for South Korea this year, citing semiconductor export strength. The report also flagged risks from sector concentration and outlined fiscal and labor policy steps.
Guatemala's foreign minister said the country is working to complete its accession to the Korea-Central America Free Trade Agreement. The move is expected to expand bilateral trade and attract more South Korean investment while helping diversify Guatemala's export markets.
winnipegfreepress.comThe company said access resumes Wednesday after the Commerce Department lifted export controls imposed June 12. Mythos 5 remains limited to a subset of U.S. organizations.
asiaone.comIran seeks to impose transit fees on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz once an existing 60-day arrangement concludes. U.S. officials have rejected the proposal, stating that a nuclear agreement removing sanctions would allow greater Iranian oil exports and higher revenue.
TechCrunchThe government ended the June 12 restriction that had forced Anthropic to cut public access. The company will restore availability on July 1 after agreeing to security protocols with the Commerce Department.
benzinga.comChinese electric vehicle maker BYD recorded higher worldwide sales for a second consecutive month in June. A rise in exports offset weaker demand inside China.
pymnts.comThe company said the Department of Commerce lifted export controls on Fable 5 and Mythos 5. Access will return first on Claude platforms before expanding to cloud services.
citizen.co.zaTwo Japanese nationals employed by Fuji Electric were arrested in June after detention in Dalian in May on suspicion of smuggling banned goods. Japanese officials confirmed consular access and no health issues for the detainees.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have reduced domestic fuel production and triggered rationing across more than half the country's regions. Officials report long lines at gas stations and have restricted exports while considering imports.
YonhapThe KOSPI closed at 8,303.41 on July 1 after dropping 173 points. Investors sold semiconductor holdings following recent gains while exports reached a June record. The won weakened against the dollar.
Abc NewsUkrainian drone attacks on Russian oil facilities have reduced domestic fuel production and prompted rationing across more than half the country's regions. Officials have restricted gasoline exports and reported lines at gas stations in multiple areas.
The US government ended restrictions on two Anthropic AI models after the company addressed security concerns. Access will resume Wednesday following a suspension ordered on June 12.
upi.comThe Commerce Department ended export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 on June 30. Anthropic will restore public access starting July 1 after a more than two-week interruption.
The department is expected to lift restrictions on the model tonight. Politico first reported the planned change.