Trade
China growth beats forecasts as economy shows signs of stability
World
April 17, 2019
China growth beats forecasts as economy shows signs of stability
China’s economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year as government moves to kickstart growth…
US, Japan kick off trade talks amid China deal optimism
World
April 14, 2019
US, Japan kick off trade talks amid China deal optimism
As optimism grows that the United States and China are nearing a trade deal, Japan kicks off its own negotiations…
China, EU ‘advancing together’, says Xi, amid US tensions
World
March 26, 2019
China, EU ‘advancing together’, says Xi, amid US tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the growing convergence between Beijing and the European Union on global issues from…
Egypt’s trade deficit rises by 14.1%: CAPMAS
Business
March 13, 2019
Egypt’s trade deficit rises by 14.1%: CAPMAS
The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) reported on Tuesday a 14.1 percent increase in Egypt’s trade deficit,…
US, China negotiators talk but no date for Trump-Xi trade summit
World
March 12, 2019
US, China negotiators talk but no date for Trump-Xi trade summit
Top US and Chinese officials held phone talks Tuesday to discuss the next steps in trade negotiations, Chinese state media…
OECD cuts global growth forecast over trade, Brexit uncertainty
Economy
March 6, 2019
OECD cuts global growth forecast over trade, Brexit uncertainty
Trade tensions and political uncertainty including Brexit are weighing on the world’s economy, the OECD warned Wednesday as it again…
China cuts taxes, sees ‘tough struggle’ as growth slows
World
March 5, 2019
China cuts taxes, sees ‘tough struggle’ as growth slows
China’s premier warned Tuesday that the country faces a “tough struggle” as he unveiled tax cuts to prop up a…
US ends preferential trade deals with India, Turkey
Business
March 5, 2019
US ends preferential trade deals with India, Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and India reacted with a mix of anger and resignation Tuesday at the United States’…
US restores mission status of ‘valuable partner’ EU
World
March 4, 2019
US restores mission status of ‘valuable partner’ EU
The United States said Monday it has restored the EU’s mission in Washington to its former status, calling the bloc…
Shoukry meets Irish trade minister in Dublin
Egypt
February 20, 2019
Shoukry meets Irish trade minister in Dublin
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Irish Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and…