Trade

Pakistan's Diplomatic Gains vs. Economic Woes

Despite diplomatic praise for brokering the US-Iran deal, Pakistan's economic issues remain unresolved, limiting potential investment.

2026-06-25

UK Economy 6–8% Smaller Due to Brexit

Brexit has left the UK economy 6-8% smaller, costing billions in lost tax revenue, trade and investment as the long-term economic damage continues to mount.

2026-06-24

Lipulekh Pass Reopens: India-China Trade

India and China reopen the Lipulekh Pass for cross-border trade, signaling a cautious thaw in relations after years of frozen frontier and diplomatic tensions.

2026-06-24

India, South Korea Forge Five-Year Plan

India and South Korea have agreed on a five-year partnership plan to deepen trade and defense cooperation, strengthening strategic and economic regional ties.

2026-06-24

Rwanda's Ebola Border Closure Strangles Goma

Rwanda's Ebola-driven border closure with the DRC is choking cross-border trade and threatening livelihoods in Goma, deepening an economic and health crisis.

2026-06-22

China's Atemoya Pledge Exposes Taiwan's Trap

China's atemoya import pledge exposes Taiwan's bind, straining ties between farmers and government as Beijing wields trade as a coercive political tool.

2026-06-22

NTBs Now Dwarf Tariffs as Trade's Hidden Tax

Non-tariff barriers now eclipse tariffs as the biggest obstacle to global trade, acting as a hidden tax that complicates deals like the India-EU agreement.

2026-06-18

Modi's Trade Gamble at G7: Trump's Warmth

Modi and Trump's warm G7 meeting masks rising trade-deal tensions, as US tariff threats test India's negotiating leverage and the future of bilateral commerce.

2026-06-18

Turkey’s $10B Defense Alliance with Indonesia

Turkey is pursuing a $10 billion trade and defense alliance with Indonesia, deepening cooperation on military hardware, technology, and trade across regions.

2026-06-03

Vietnam Strengthens Ties with Philippines

Vietnam's To Lam visits the Philippines to deepen trade and security cooperation as South China Sea tensions push the two ASEAN states toward closer alignment.

2026-05-27

Kyrgyzstan's Sanctions Crackdown Explained

Kyrgyzstan's crackdown on some 50 companies signals a bid to avoid EU sanctions while preserving its delicate trade balance between Russia and Europe.

2026-05-27

Kyrgyzstan’s Russia Crackdown Explained

Kyrgyzstan is shutting down firms to dodge Western sanctions while balancing trade and political ties with Russia, a delicate geopolitical hedge to navigate.

2026-05-27

India, Canada Reset Ties With Trade Talks

India and Canada are negotiating fresh trade deals to reset strained ties, signaling a diplomatic thaw and renewed focus on economic cooperation between them.

2026-05-26

Frank Garcia Takes Over Africa Desk

Frank Garcia's appointment to lead the Africa desk signals a shift in US policy toward the continent, sharpening focus on trade, minerals and diplomacy.

2026-05-26

Rubio’s $500 Billion Claim Sparks Debate

Marco Rubio's claim of a $500 billion Indian import pledge has sparked political debate, with Congress questioning the figure and its meaning for trade ties.

2026-05-25

Trump’s Delhi Phone-In Signals Thaw

Trump's phone call to India signals a strategic thaw with Modi's government, hinting at warmer US-India relations even as unresolved trade tensions cloud ties.

2026-05-24

Rubio's Modi Invite: U.S.-India Relations

Marco Rubio's invitation to Modi signals a fragile US-India reset, with Quad cooperation, trade friction, and Indo-Pacific strategy all hanging in the balance.

2026-05-24

Rubio's Delhi Visit: U.S.-India Relations Unr

Marco Rubio's Delhi push tests US leverage over India, with energy policy, trade, and Quad geopolitics revealing who still sets the pace in the relationship.

2026-05-24