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Australian beef shipments to China stopped after a 55 percent tariff took effect one month ago. Exporters are redirecting about 100,000 tonnes this month while China draws down large stockpiles. Shipments from Australia and Brazil are expected to resume in September.
koreaherald.comThe figure equals more than 3 percent of the adult population. The Bank of Korea raised its policy rate on Thursday while regulators tightened rules on leveraged ETFs.
livemint.comTwo sanctioned Iran-linked LPG carriers changed course or reversed direction in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Vessel-tracking data showed the movements hours after the United States reinstated a naval blockade aimed at halting Irania…
globalnews.caClaire Coutinho told Parliament that Neso control room staff reported the grid is violating the Security and Quality of Supply Standard. The claims follow a June shortfall resolved by cutting exports and earlier ministerial dismissals of similar warnings.
Fox NewsFox News reported that nine of the 20 fastest-growing economies are in Africa after the Trump administration shifted focus from aid to trade. U.S. exports increased and 37 commercial deals closed for $25.67 billion.
uctoday.comMonthly vehicle exports rose 73 percent from a year earlier and crossed the one-million mark for the first time. Growth was concentrated in electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
techjuice.pkUkrainian strikes reduced Russia's refining capacity by about one-third, lowering domestic throughput to the lowest level since 2005. Russia increased exports, sending an average 4.13 million barrels per day abroad over the four weeks through June 28.
Monthly shipments rose 27 percent as Chinese brands expanded sales across Europe and the UK. Established manufacturers including Volkswagen announced major job cuts in response.
China reported 4.3 percent annualized GDP growth for April-June 2026, below forecasts and the prior quarter's 5 percent rate. First-half expansion reached 4.7 percent, supported by exports but held back by weak domestic demand.
benzinga.comThe European Union on 13 July 2026 adopted sanctions banning the purchase, import or transport of gold originating from Sudan. The same decision prohibits exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan along with related services. The measures expand an existing sanctions regime targeti…
focustaiwan.twOfficial data released Tuesday showed China's exports grew more than anticipated in the prior month. The increase was supported by global demand for chips and computing equipment tied to the AI boom.
focustaiwan.twChina's customs agency reported exports increased 27 percent in June from a year earlier, exceeding May's 19.4 percent gain. Imports rose 36 percent, expanding the monthly trade surplus to $125.6 billion.
YonhapSK Innovation and S-Oil shares climbed more than 5 percent on July 13 after Russia halted diesel exports. The move followed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries and tightened global supplies.
english.elpais.comMember 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.
alternet.orgThe 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…
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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA 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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
thenarwhal.caPrime Minister Mark Carney posted a video Tuesday stating the prior climate plan was unsustainable and too costly. The government has ended the consumer carbon price and oil and gas pollution cap while advancing new pipelines and LNG sales.
theiranproject.comTanker tracking data showed Iran shipped 50 million barrels of oil in the two weeks after the United States ended its sanctions. Multiple market accounts reported the same volume figure.
Atlantic CouncilOfficials from the United States, Mexico and Canada convene July 1 for the mandatory review of the six-year-old USMCA. The session will decide whether to extend the pact for sixteen more years. North America holds advantages in energy exports, critical minerals and workforce comp…
SemaforOfficials from the European Union and China agreed to reach progress on trade disputes by October. The talks follow rising Chinese exports to Europe and pressure on European manufacturers.
The GuardianA think tank report found China was less affected by higher energy prices after the Strait of Hormuz closure than other Asian economies. The country’s stockpiles and renewable capacity allowed it to maintain supply while increasing exports of solar panels and electric vehicles.
app.buzzsumo.comPakistan purchased one prompt-delivery LNG cargo from BP at $16.74 per mmBtu, roughly $1 above Asian spot prices. The deal follows repeated tender rejections and the shutdown of Qatari exports due to Middle East conflict.
Al JazeeraEuropean Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic hosted Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Brussels on June 30 for talks. Sefcovic stated that rising Chinese exports and shrinking EU market share in China are unsustainable. The sides agreed to four workstreams for October n…
oneindia.comIndia has requested relief from upcoming European Union restrictions on metal scrap exports. Steel and aluminum producers say the curbs could reduce supplies and raise costs.
news.google.comUkraine conducted nearly 70 strikes on Russian energy assets in the first five months of 2026. Russian daily refined oil output fell by up to 700,000 barrels per day in April and May.
japantimes.co.jpCanadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu led the mission and spoke in Tokyo on June 25. Ottawa seeks to double non-U.S. exports by 2035.
YonhapKOTRA held its first promotion event for South Korean food companies in Bogota last week. Seven firms participated, producing $500,000 in supply contracts and three distribution placements. Exports to Colombia rose 30 percent last year to $4.35 million.
pandaily.comExports of Chinese photovoltaic cells to the United States reached $39.96 million in May, up 346 percent year on year. Lithium-ion battery shipments rose 20.8 percent to $780 million while lead-acid battery exports climbed 151 percent to $6.72 million.
theiranproject.comRates on the Saudi Arabia-to-China route dropped to $287,000 on June 26 from more than $514,000 three days earlier. Persian Gulf exports reached 75 percent of pre-war levels after an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal, with 75 million barrels shipped since the agreement.
rediff.comU.S. President Donald Trump warned Friday that any nation imposing a digital services tax on American companies will face 100% tariffs on its exports to the United States. The measure would override existing trade deals and targets European countries considering such taxes.