The Canadian dollar rose to a two-week high against the US dollar on Monday, while bond yields climbed after domestic data showed inflation increasing faster than expected. Investors are also watching a key deadline for new US tariffs on Canadian goods.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:10
Andrei Klepach, chief economist at state development bank VEB.RF, was dismissed after warning that Russia was losing its economic “war of attrition” with the West, falling behind technologically and economically, and could face a social crisis. As the EU prepares broader sanctions, higher oil prices may still give Moscow time to sustain its war effort.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 15:43
Andrei Klepach, chief economist at state-controlled development bank VEB, was fired after criticizing Russia’s economic outlook and warning that Moscow could not win a prolonged economic war of attrition with Ukraine. He had said Russia was falling behind China, the US and, in some respects, Ukraine.
Russia’s state development corporation VEB.RF dismissed chief economist Andrei Klepach after media circulated his remarks that Russia could not win the economic “war of attrition.” Sources linked the move to his criticism of Russia’s economic and political course, while VEB.RF confirmed his departure without giving a reason.
Russia supplied 30.9% of Kazakhstan’s imports in the first half of 2026, ranking first among the republic’s trading partners, followed by China at 29.1%. Russia ranked third among export partners with an 8.6% share, while China led at 18.6% and Italy accounted for 17.3%.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 15:41
Premier Li Qiang urged China on Monday to bolster external demand and deepen international trade cooperation as weak domestic consumption weighs on growth and risks from abroad increase.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 15:10
When US President Donald Trump first targeted Canada’s auto industry with tariffs, Linda Hasenfratz lost her billionaire status. Her fortune has since doubled despite the duties.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 14:30
Tatarstan expects to launch direct air services from Kazan to Beijing, Chengdu and Xi’an, Investment Development Agency head Taliya Minullina said. She said new flights would boost tourist traffic and trade turnover.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 13:47
ChatGPT would not depend on tariffs alone or measure success by whether bilateral trade is balanced.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 13:00
The Trump administration is examining whether Mexican growers are selling winter-harvested strawberries in the US at unfairly low prices. A finding against the imports could bring tariffs and eventually raise costs for shoppers.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 12:00
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said US and Israeli interference, security obstacles, the number of parties involved and sabotage have delayed negotiations with Oman on a Strait of Hormuz security agreement. Tehran and Muscat are working on a mechanism to protect the two coastal states’ rights and ensure safe passage for merchant vessels.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 09:52
Conflicts and climate change have sharply increased transport costs on key maritime and river routes, the Financial Times reports. Rates for oil shipments from the Persian Gulf to Asia reached a record $15.22 per barrel last week, amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, droughts and disruption around the Panama Canal, Red Sea and Black Sea.
The UFLPA entity list added 43 Chinese companies in one day, bringing the total to 187 and extending restrictions across chips, food and apparel. Josef Gregory Mahoney argues that labeling consumer goods firms as linked to forced labor lacks factual basis, portraying the escalation as political calculation aimed at suppressing Chinese industries and disrupting supply chains.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 09:25
Tatarstan Head Rustam Minnikhanov said China is the republic’s leading investment partner and that bilateral trade reached a record $3.35 billion in 2025. Speaking at the SPROUTS forum in Kazan, he said cooperation is helping create production chains, promote innovation and support economic growth.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 09:08
The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled for Sept. 17-21 and is expected to draw more than 3,000 exhibitors worldwide. Nearly 500 companies have confirmed participation, while the event will feature about 300 new products and 200 technologies in digital technology, intelligent manufacturing and green development.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 08:30
China’s economy stayed broadly stable in the first seven months of 2026, with growth shifting toward newer drivers and higher-quality structures, the National Bureau of Statistics said. Industrial output rose 5.3% year on year, while foreign trade increased 17.3% to 30.13 trillion yuan and retail sales grew 2.6%.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 08:19
Chinese Ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui said bilateral trade reached $159 billion from January to July 2026, up 26% from the same period last year. He said steady growth in economic cooperation could lift turnover to a new all-time high by year-end, while investment is expected to remain stable. He spoke at the SPROUTS forum in Kazan.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 07:48
Japan’s economy expanded at an annualized 1.1% rate in the April-June quarter, despite flat private consumption and slower export growth.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 07:30
Japan’s GDP grew 0.3 percent in the second quarter, down from 0.5 percent in the previous quarter and below analysts’ forecasts. Private consumption was flat and capital spending fell 1.2 percent, offsetting strong exports. The weaker figures could complicate the Bank of Japan’s September rate decision.
China’s coffee retail market exceeds 200 billion yuan annually and is growing about 20% a year, Asian Coffee Association President Zhang Hong said at the Hainan International Coffee Expo in Haikou. He said Hainan’s free-trade policies could create a new route for global suppliers, with eligible businesses able to import green coffee beans without tariffs and certain taxes.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 06:05
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said the Middle East crisis showed Thailand urgently needed to diversify energy imports. With about 50% of its energy needs supplied by the region, Thailand is considering Russian gas, oil and fertilizers while discussing permitted trade-finance channels amid current restrictions.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 05:56
A 20-metric-ton shipment of Gala apples left Weining County for Vietnam on Saturday by cold-chain transport, reaching the border within 24 hours. Since early August, over 200 metric tons have gone to Vietnam and Thailand, with 2,000 metric tons pre-ordered. High sugar content, bright color, crisp texture and strong transport durability are boosting the apples’ competitiveness in Southeast Asia.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 03:20
Western sanctions have increased business representatives’ interest in networking at major international events in Russia, Kremlin aide and Eastern Economic Forum organizing committee executive secretary Anton Kobyakov said. He said executives and company representatives from more than 100 countries can meet counterparts at industry events. The 2026 forum is scheduled for September 1–4 in Vladivostok.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-16 18:04
The White House reportedly used Iraqi Kurdistan leader Nechirvan Barzani as an intermediary with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Washington wanted him to arrange closed-door bilateral talks in Erbil, but Tehran raised security concerns linked to Israeli intelligence and the meeting never took place.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-16 14:50
Millions of Iranians are struggling to survive as the months-long war with the United States and its naval blockade of Iranian ports drive up prices and reduce job opportunities. Food inflation has exceeded 128 percent, youth unemployment reached 23.4 percent, and many workers face low pay, long hours and no insurance.
Trump pledged Friday to impose severe economic pain on Iran. A day earlier, Treasury chief Scott Bessent had stated that Washington would introduce previously unseen measures against Tehran, starting as soon as next week.
Authorities have lifted a US security alert that had halted avocado exports from Michoacán, Mexico’s main producing state. Avocado pickers welcome the resumption of shipments to the United States, though security fears persist.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-16 13:00
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella called on US President Donald Trump on Saturday to suspend tariffs on Colombia as the country continues to cope with a deadly earthquake. The quake devastated the western cities of Cali and Pereira and killed at least 300 people.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-16 05:39
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked Donald Trump to temporarily suspend US tariffs on Colombian goods to provide relief for businesses. The request comes after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed at least 294 people; reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, while tariffs recently rose to 12.5%.
Facing the aftermath of a devastating quake that has left nearly 300 people dead, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella urged US President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian goods.
Five days after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, rescuers recovered more bodies from collapsed buildings. With hundreds dead or missing, hopes of finding survivors are fading.
TASS calculations put Ukraine’s export-revenue losses from sea-port downtime since July 22 at about $1.75 billion. No large foreign merchant vessels entered the three largest commercial ports—Odessa, Chernomorsk and Yuzhny. Farm exports fell roughly 60%, while iron ore and metals shipments almost stopped.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-16 02:34
The China-Europe Arctic container express route has begun weekly summer operations. The Dubai Tower departed Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, traveling through the Northeast Arctic Passage toward ports in Britain, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland. Seasonal service is expected to run mainly from July to October, with at least eight voyages planned this year.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-16 00:18
Rhine shipping is nearing collapse after water at a key gauge fell to a record-low 6 cm. Near Kaub, levels are too low even for lightly loaded vessels. Reduced precipitation has also lowered other European rivers, and experts estimate Germany could lose 0.1-0.2% of third-quarter GDP as a result.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 19:08
Anton Kobyakov, an adviser to the Russian president and executive secretary of the Eastern Economic Forum’s organizing committee, says interest remains high among Asia-Pacific participants, including some countries classified as unfriendly, as well as European businesses and executives. The forum is scheduled for September 1–4 in Vladivostok.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 15:24
The US will begin collecting tariffs Saturday on imported quartz slabs used in countertops, backsplashes and bathroom tiles. The measure has divided the industry between critics who foresee greater pressure on consumers and supporters who say protection will generate jobs.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 11:30
Hours after the Trump administration launched its latest tariff scheme on July 24, the same small businesses that had defeated earlier White House tariff measures, including at the Supreme Court, sued the government again. The companies are emerging as the public face of small-business resistance to tariffs.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 08:00
Drone makers and suppliers, including two companies tied to the Trump family, rallied Friday after the White House announced tariffs on imports of unmanned aircraft systems and their components.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 07:00
Canada’s chief trade negotiator told a government advisory group that substantial work remains before the two sides can reach an agreement to avert a new round of US tariffs next week.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 06:00
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada must scrap its retaliatory trade measures against US products to avoid new White House tariffs scheduled to take effect next week.
Chinese companies used facilities in Indonesia and Africa to obscure the origins of their products, helping them stay ahead of Trump’s tariffs and continue supplying solar panels to the US.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 05:00
Thailand has asked Russia to support launching negotiations on a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, its Foreign Ministry said after the ninth Russian-Thai commission meeting. The sides also discussed trade and investment, energy and food security, transport links, tourism and other areas of cooperation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 04:53
Inter RAO, Russia’s sole electricity export-import operator, supplied Kazakhstan with 1.68 billion kWh in January-June, up 20.3% year on year and representing 53% of its total exports. Overall exports rose 4% to 3.2 billion kWh, while imports fell 5.3% to 1.2 billion kWh.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 18:52
Inter RAO, Russia’s sole electricity import-export operator, reported that electricity exports rose 4% year-on-year to 3.2 billion kWh in January-June 2026. Imports fell 5.3% to 1.2 billion kWh, with the company attributing export growth to favorable market conditions and economically efficient supplies to key destinations.
Ukraine’s iron ore exports dropped 27.3% year on year to 13.9 million tons in January-July, according to calculations by industry publication GMK Center using Ukrainian customs data. Export revenue declined to $1.08 billion, including $148 million in July. China remained the largest buyer, with shipments down 36% to 6.42 million tons.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 18:49
Ukraine’s Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Taras Vysotsky says the suspension of the Black Sea corridor since late July has cut grain exports by 70%. Ukraine exported 590,000 tons from August 1 to 12, about 30% of demand. Rail and Danube ports could provide a partial boost, but without Black Sea port operations exports would cover no more than half of demand.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 18:33
Trade between Russia and Thailand rose nearly 23% in the first five months of 2026, Minister Alexey Chekunkov said. He recalled that turnover reached $1.7 billion in 2025 and called for expanded Russian exports of energy, fertilizers and agricultural goods, alongside more industrial imports.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 16:51
Hungary’s purchases of Russian pipeline gas fell 12.5% in value terms in the first half of 2026, but the country remained the largest buyer among EU members, according to Eurostat data and TASS calculations. The EU imported €542 million worth of the gas in June, with Hungary accounting for €218 million.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 16:37
Russia’s current account surplus climbed to $21 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up from $2 billion a year earlier and $13 billion in the first quarter, Central Bank documents show. The increase was driven mainly by higher goods exports, lifting the foreign trade surplus to $38 billion. Service-export growth reflected transport services for non-residents and spending by foreign visitors.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 16:22
Russia ranked second behind the United States in the value of LNG supplied to the EU in June, holding a 24.1% share. The bloc bought about €809 million of Russian LNG, up 57% year-on-year, while its total purchases of Russian gas in the first half fell 3.4% to €7.4 billion.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 16:20
Businesses from countries that take an unfriendly political stance toward Russia are showing interest in investment and transport opportunities in the Russian Arctic, Minister Alexey Chekunkov says. He believes long-term investment cooperation could help harmonize Russia’s relations with several East Asian states.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 16:02
Freight turnover between Russian and Chinese ports along the Northern Sea Route totals 5.4 million tons annually, or nearly 15% of the route’s overall cargo traffic, Rosatom official Azamat Khochuev said. Total NSR cargo has surpassed 37 million tons, while India and other Asia-Pacific countries are also showing interest in using the route.
The United States urged the European Union on Friday to loosen laws requiring large companies to take responsibility for the environmental and social effects of their global supply chains. Washington argued that the bloc had pledged such measures would not impede EU-U.S. trade.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 14:50
After more than a decade running her business in Tehran, Nazanine has endured US sanctions, repeated currency collapses and two wars. She says this is the first time she has had to buy groceries on credit.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 13:00
The Trump administration accuses more than 40 countries of helping Chinese goods enter the US through false labelling and transshipment, costing Washington tens of billions of dollars annually. A White House report names the EU, Mexico, Canada, India, Japan and South Korea among China’s biggest enablers, while the countries have not publicly responded.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 08:37
A White House report says more than 40 countries helped China avoid higher US tariffs by routing and repackaging Chinese exports, involving goods estimated at $30bn to about $300bn. China’s embassy in Washington said trade wars have no winners and opposed unilateral measures targeting China or harming third parties.
A White House report says more than 40 countries helped China route exports through locations facing lower US duties, potentially covering $30bn to about $300bn in goods. China opposes the tariff measures, while its embassy spokesperson said trade wars have no winners.
Beijing has launched its first branded cargo train service, with a JD Express freight train departing Fengtai District for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Operated five times weekly on a fixed schedule, it carries appliances, electronics and cosmetics and completes deliveries in just over 24 hours.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 07:59
Shanghai’s imports and exports reached 447.57 billion yuan in July, rising 12.6% year on year for an 18th straight month of growth. January-July trade totaled 3 trillion yuan, up 17.7%. AI-related products drove much of the increase, while exports of electric vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products also climbed sharply.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 07:52
China-Peru joint-venture Chancay Port handled 200,000 TEUs in the first half of 2026, up 70.94% year on year, COSCO SHIPPING said. Bulk and general cargo rose 41.2% to 987,000 metric tons, while roll-on/roll-off cargo jumped 340% to 44,000 metric tons. The port operates routes linking Asia and the Americas, with direct Chancay-Shanghai service reducing transit time to 23 days and logistics costs by over 20%.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 06:09
Chinese container shipping company Sea Legend Line plans to launch the first regular container service across the Arctic. The China-Europe Arctic Express would reach Felixstowe in 18 to 20 days via the Bering Strait and Northeast Passage, faster than the Suez route, though seasonal sea ice and limited infrastructure prevent year-round operations for now.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 05:07
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday that President Donald Trump had agreed to consider Australia’s request for a full exemption from US tariffs, or at least no further increase in them.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 04:30
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said AUKUS was still moving “full steam ahead” after an overnight call with U.S. President Donald Trump. He added that he had pressed Trump to grant Australia a full exemption from all tariffs.
Brazil has opened consultations on possible retaliation against the United States after Washington imposed 25 percent tariffs on a range of Brazilian exports. The government called the measures unjustified and arbitrary, but has not decided whether to proceed; options could include taxes, import restrictions or suspending pharmaceutical and agricultural patents.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 04:00
Chongqing exported vehicles worth 35.33 billion yuan in the first seven months of 2026, up 57.1% year on year, customs data showed. Overseas deliveries by Changan Automobile also rose sharply, while the city is pursuing a plan to expand exports of intelligent and new-energy vehicles.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 03:24
More than 200,000 metric tons of Southeast Asian fruit had reached China via the China-Laos Railway by Wednesday, up 11.16% year on year, China Railway Kunming Group said. Durian shipments accounted for over 186,200 metric tons, rising 22.53%. China, Laos and Thailand now have regular all-rail cold-chain freight services, with some shipments reaching China in as little as three days.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 03:02
President Donald Trump has declared 100 percent tariffs on drones with thermal cameras, drones weighing more than 25 kilograms, and parts for aircraft over that weight. Other drones face a 25 percent tariff, while companies committing to some US production can avoid tariffs; selected countries and territories receive lower rates.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-14 01:06
President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and components, including products from key US allies. He cited national security and the need to reduce US reliance on foreign suppliers; the measures take effect in 21 days.
US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing 100% ad valorem tariffs on certain drones and components, while some smaller drones and other components face a 25% rate. The measure is presented as a way to strengthen national security by expanding domestic drone production. Rates are capped at 15% for products from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the EU, and at 10% for British products.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on certain drones and components, with lower rates for smaller drones and products from several trading partners. The White House said the measures aim to protect national security and expand US production. They take effect in 21 days, while their impact on a recently announced US-Ukraine drone agreement remains unclear.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of 10% to 100% on imported drones and components, citing national security. Drones over 25 kilograms, with thermal imaging or other specified features, will face a 100% tariff, while smaller drones will face 25%. The measures begin after 21 days, with some components delayed 180 days, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is authorized to create an onshoring program.
The Trump administration is imposing a 100% tariff on imported unmanned aircraft systems and their components in an effort to reduce the US reliance on foreign drone supplies.
The White House said a Thursday proclamation signed by President Trump puts imported drones and their components under new duties.
The White House said a report estimates the United States loses about $19 billion to $26 billion in tariff revenue each year when goods, largely from China, are routed through third countries to evade U.S. import duties.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 00:20
Brazil has opened a process that could lead to reciprocal measures against the United States in response to tariffs Washington recently imposed on Brazilian goods, the government said on Thursday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-14 00:01
A wave of Middle Eastern crude is reaching the United States, offering some relief to a market squeezed by wartime demand for American exports.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 23:30
China’s electric-truck exports to other Asian countries have surged, alongside stronger domestic sales, as higher fuel costs caused by the Iran war accelerate electrification across the region.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 23:15
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the Department of Homeland Security approved a second 90-day extension of a Jones Act waiver first issued on March 17, 2026. The waiver allows certain covered cargoes to continue moving between U.S. ports on foreign-flagged vessels under specified conditions.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 21:40
Armenia and Russia agreed in Almaty to intensify food safety cooperation, including discussions on lifting restrictions affecting Armenian shipments to Russia and transit through Russian territory. The countries will strengthen coordination between Armenia’s Food Safety Inspection Body and Russia’s Rosselkhoznadzor. Russia had previously restricted imports of various Armenian goods over safety violations.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 18:52
Presidential aide Igor Levitin says China and India have proposed cooperating with Russia to build a merchant icebreaker fleet, followed by localized production in Russia, to support maritime transit through the Russian Arctic. He says foreign partners are needed because Russia is not yet ready for shipbuilding on such a scale.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-13 18:30
A Canadian government source with direct knowledge of the trade talks said negotiations with the United States were progressing well and that Washington also wanted an agreement before a new U.S. tariff deadline on Aug. 19.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-13 17:45
Detroit automakers plan to tell the Trump administration that its proposed changes to the North American trade deal could cost the companies billions of dollars and weaken their competitiveness against foreign rivals.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 16:30
People who bought goods from overseas vendors last year may want to check their bank accounts, as tariff refunds are now being passed along through shippers.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 16:00
Ukraine damaged Russia’s grain export terminals in an attack on the port of Novorossiysk, while Russia struck grain infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region. The tit-for-tat attacks between major global grain exporters threaten food security in import-dependent countries on the brink of famine.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-13 14:29
Sergey Rybalko of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council says the halt in maritime transport has left farmers unable to sell their harvest or secure funds for seasonal work. Ukraine’s agricultural exports could fall from more than 4 million tons a month to 2-2.5 million, and possibly 500,000 tons next month. Storage capacity could be exhausted by October, putting over 9 million tons of grain and oilseeds at risk.
The Trump administration is developing an AI-powered “detective border” to target trading partners suspected of helping China evade tariffs on goods imported into the US.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 13:01
Western countries seeking to separate from China’s supply chains could incur an estimated additional $23.6 trillion in costs by 2050. China accounts for nearly 30% of global manufacturing value added and remains central to key new-energy materials, prompting calls to pursue mutual benefit rather than barriers.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-13 12:27
Antwerp’s diamond sector has rejected allegations that an 18-carat gold ring set with 321 diamonds, recently gifted to U.S. President Donald Trump, was linked to Europe’s diamond industry receiving an exemption from new tariffs weeks later.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 11:25
Thailand’s economic growth is expected to have slowed sharply in the second quarter, with the economy contracting from the previous quarter, a Reuters poll of economists found. Weak household consumption outweighed support from exports and private investment.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 11:05
Russian and Chinese ambassadors to Japan Nikolay Nozdrev and Wu Jianghao said the two countries’ partnership is neither bloc-based nor confrontational and is not aimed at third countries. They said it differs from Cold War military-political alliances and supports a fair, orderly multipolar world based on balanced interests.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-13 09:24
The Russian and Chinese ambassadors to Japan said the two countries share aligned positions on key issues shaping the global order. As permanent members of the UN Security Council, they uphold the UN Charter’s purposes and principles, while cooperation between Moscow and Beijing provides major stability amid geopolitical rivalry and tensions driven by hegemonic and neocolonial policies, they said.
Russian and Chinese ambassadors to Japan Nikolay Nozdrev and Wu Jianghao say bilateral cooperation has reached its highest level and continues to advance steadily through the efforts of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. They say the relationship has withstood time and external pressure, while Moscow and Beijing move to deepen cooperation and shape a fairer, more multipolar world order.
Russian Ambassador Nikolay Nozdrev and Chinese Ambassador Wu Jianghao to Japan said in a joint article that trade and economic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing remains resilient despite adverse external factors. Bilateral trade has grown more than thirtyfold in 25 years, exceeding $200 billion for several consecutive years, while the countries plan further joint projects and cooperation in digital innovation and artificial intelligence.
Shipping throughput through the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River reached 100 million metric tons by 12:40 a.m. Thursday, the Three Gorges Navigation Authority said. Locks handled 97.276 million tons across 21,562 passages, while the ship lift handled 2.724 million tons across 2,590 passages and 446,000 passenger trips.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 08:54
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