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Protests grow as Germany’s auto industry faces looming job losses

Germany’s automotive industry is under pressure from weaker domestic demand, tougher foreign competition, new tariffs and longstanding structural problems including an aging workforce. European sales fell from nearly 18 million vehicles in 2019 to about 13 million in 2025, while Volkswagen Group is considering closing four German factories.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 14:40

Protests grow as Germany’s auto industry faces looming job losses

Russia solidifies position as EU’s top supplier of frozen pollock fillets

Russia increased frozen pollock fillet exports to the European Union by 16% in volume and 44% in value from January through July 2026, the Fish Union said. Its weight-based market share rose from 44% to 51%. Russian fish exports to the EU totaled 113,000 tonnes worth $513 million, while frozen herring shipments resumed after a two-year pause.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:17

Russia solidifies position as EU’s top supplier of frozen pollock fillets

Lukashenko dampens Trump's hopes for more Belarusian potash

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said the country lacks enough potash to meet U.S. demand because this year's supplies are already contracted. His comments came after President Donald Trump announced preparations for a “massive” potash deal with Belarus as a cheaper alternative to Canadian supplies.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 14:14

Lukashenko dampens Trump's hopes for more Belarusian potash

11 ASEAN member states, one expo: What is there to discover?

The China-ASEAN Expo brings together coffee, snacks, handicrafts, cultural traditions and new technologies. ASEAN businesses are not only showcasing their offerings but also seeking products, technology, market opportunities and new partners in China.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 14:06

11 ASEAN member states, one expo: What is there to discover?

GameStop may have given up $31 million in Bitcoin upside through one options trade

GameStop’s covered calls linked to roughly 2,000 BTC face a key expiration as Bitcoin trades well above the $70,000 strike. If the contracts remain open, the company may have exchanged about $31.3 million in potential upside for option income, though it has not disclosed whether the positions were closed or rolled.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 13:40

GameStop may have given up $31 million in Bitcoin upside through one options trade

India’s Russian oil imports fell in August and are seen lower in September, data shows

Trade-source data showed Russia’s share of India’s oil imports declined in August and is expected to fall further in September. Middle Eastern supplies increased after Abu Dhabi National Oil Co sold regional crude from outside the Strait of Hormuz.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:35

India’s Russian oil imports fell in August and are seen lower in September, data shows

Traders push for deeper discounts on Venezuelan oil as shipping costs soar, sources say

Global oil traders Vitol and Trafigura are seeking steeper discounts on Venezuelan crude as higher freight rates squeeze their margins, five sources familiar with the matter said.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:15

Traders push for deeper discounts on Venezuelan oil as shipping costs soar, sources say

Banning US diesel exports could backfire despite offering Trump a show of action on record prices

Banning US diesel exports may seem like a tempting way for President Trump to demonstrate action against record-shattering diesel prices, but researchers warn the measure would likely backfire over the medium and long term.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

Banning US diesel exports could backfire despite offering Trump a show of action on record prices

Milei’s US Trade Deal Faces Threat as Argentina Seeks Better Terms

Advisers to Argentine President Javier Milei have told the Trump administration that they lack enough support in Congress to ratify the bilateral trade agreement signed last February, according to people familiar with the matter. Argentina is seeking more favorable terms.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:00

Milei’s US Trade Deal Faces Threat as Argentina Seeks Better Terms

BMW CEO sees risk from cheap Chinese cars in Europe but opposes tariffs

BMW CEO Milan Nedeljkovic said low-cost Chinese car imports threaten Europe’s auto industry. He told FAZ that voluntary pricing agreements would be preferable to tariffs as a response.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 12:50

BMW CEO sees risk from cheap Chinese cars in Europe but opposes tariffs

China supports automakers investing in Europe, commerce minister says

China supports investment by its automakers in Europe, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said, urging dialogue and consultation to resolve auto-sector issues through a mutually acceptable and constructive solution.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 12:00

China supports automakers investing in Europe, commerce minister says

EU spends three times more on imports from China than it exports

A study of Chinese customs data found the EU’s trade deficit with China reached €36.5bn in July, equivalent to €1.18bn a day. For every €1 of goods the bloc exported, it imported €3.10. The imbalance is expected to feature prominently in talks aimed at avoiding a trade war, while the EU considers quotas on some Chinese imports.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 11:54

EU spends three times more on imports from China than it exports

A $3.2 million ‘bitcoin butterfly’ option trade bets on $95,000 by late October

A $3.2 million bitcoin butterfly options trade is betting that bitcoin will reach $95,000 by the end of October.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 11:35

A $3.2 million ‘bitcoin butterfly’ option trade bets on $95,000 by late October

Only 22% of Russian gold is consumed domestically

Domestic consumption accounts for 22% of Russia’s annual gold output, while 78% is exported, according to a presentation by Sergey Kashuba of the Russian Union of Gold Producers. Production has risen 87.8% in 15 years, but domestic demand grew only 9%. Changes in Turkey, the UAE and India, along with EU sanctions, are narrowing export destinations.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 11:32

Only 22% of Russian gold is consumed domestically

EU parcel duty boosts Sinsay online sales, LPP finance chief says

Online sales growth at Polish fashion retailer LPP’s budget brand Sinsay has accelerated since the second quarter ended in July, its finance chief told Reuters. The trend is the clearest sign yet that the EU’s new duty on small parcels is drawing shoppers back from Chinese platforms.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 11:15

EU parcel duty boosts Sinsay online sales, LPP finance chief says

Armed group shuts Libya’s largest oil field pipeline, jeopardising exports

An armed group has closed a valve on the pipeline linking Libya’s El Sharara oil field to Zawiya, cutting production at a site that supplies about a third of the country’s total output. The national oil company warned it could declare force majeure.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 10:53

Armed group shuts Libya’s largest oil field pipeline, jeopardising exports

Binance probed by US federal prosecutors over possible sanctions violations: Bloomberg

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the US Justice Department are reportedly investigating whether crypto exchange Binance knowingly allowed users to evade US sanctions on Iran.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 10:07

Binance probed by US federal prosecutors over possible sanctions violations: Bloomberg

EU seals Philippines trade deal to diversify beyond China and US

The EU has sealed a trade deal with the Philippines as it seeks to diversify away from China and the United States. Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the agreement would open a market of 113 million consumers to EU businesses and strengthen the bloc’s regional trade strategy.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 09:54

EU seals Philippines trade deal to diversify beyond China and US

EU, Philippines strike free-trade deal as US tariffs spur diversification
The European Union and the Philippines agreed on a free-trade deal as they seek to diversify supply chains amid higher US tariffs and heightened global trade tensions.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-22 08:00Original

First river-sea cargo transported via Pinglu Canal reaches Baise Port

The first river-sea intermodal cargo shipment using the Pinglu Canal has arrived safely at Baise Port in Guangxi. Vessels carrying imported Australian bauxite traveled through the Beibu Gulf and canal, with a transfer at Nanning Port. The route reduces the water distance to about 650 kilometers, cuts transit to 5–7 days from 12–15, and lowers logistics costs by 18–30%.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 09:44

First river-sea cargo transported via Pinglu Canal reaches Baise Port

China spends record amount importing more than 1,000 tonnes of gold this year

China, the world’s second-largest economy, spent almost $160bn on bullion in the eight months to August, importing more than 1,000 tonnes of gold.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 07:45

China spends record amount importing more than 1,000 tonnes of gold this year

China committed to keeping global critical-minerals supply chains safe and stable: spokesperson

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China is committed to keeping global industrial and supply chains for critical minerals safe and stable. Responding to a U.S. official’s claim that rare-earth deliveries had not fully resumed, he urged China and the United States to implement agreements reached by their leaders and sustain steady growth in bilateral economic and trade ties.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 07:07

China committed to keeping global critical-minerals supply chains safe and stable: spokesperson

EU rail suppliers miss out on €97 billion a year due to closed markets, study says

European rail suppliers are excluded from roughly €97 billion ($111 billion) in annual business because trade barriers limit their access to overseas markets, according to data from the 2026 World Rail Market Study.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 07:05

EU rail suppliers miss out on €97 billion a year due to closed markets, study says

Nigeria’s refining revolution has a monopoly problem

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has sharply reduced Nigeria’s petrol imports and raised its crude-processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day. Its September 14 IPO was described as Africa’s largest ever, but market concentration may prevent ordinary Nigerians from benefiting. Petrol prices have climbed sharply since subsidies were removed, worsening household and inflation pressures.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 06:15

Nigeria’s refining revolution has a monopoly problem

China moves to strengthen food security across grain supply chain

China plans to better coordinate grain production, purchasing, storage, processing and sales over the next five years to build a more efficient circulation system. The grain industry’s annual industrial output is expected to exceed 4.5 trillion yuan during 2026-2030, while authorities will expand reserves, improve storage, reduce post-harvest losses and raise production capacity.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 05:02

China moves to strengthen food security across grain supply chain

Ningbo’s European beer imports exceed 100 million yuan in first eight months

Ningbo Port imported 107 million yuan ($15 million) worth of European beer in the first eight months of 2026, up 3.5% from a year earlier, Ningbo Customs said. Products from Germany, France and Belgium entered East China through the port, which has streamlined clearance and inspection procedures for imported food.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 04:17

Ningbo’s European beer imports exceed 100 million yuan in first eight months

Trump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade war

Donald Trump says the US is pursuing a “massive” deal to buy potash from Belarus at prices far below those paid to Canada. The move comes as Washington’s trade dispute with its main potash supplier intensifies and signals a willingness to engage Minsk despite its repression and support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called any deal with Alexander Lukashenko “very risky.”

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-22 04:00

Trump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade war

Trump Says Potash Deal With Belarus Is in the Works Amid Canada Trade Fight
President Donald Trump said the US is working with Belarus to obtain additional potash supplies as a trade dispute with Canada continues. Canada is a major supplier of the fertilizer ingredient.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 20:30Original
Trump says U.S. is working on deal to buy potash from Belarus instead of Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Washington is working on an agreement to purchase potash from Belarus at a lower price than the U.S. currently pays Canada.
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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 19:33Original
Trump says US is working on deal to purchase potash from Belarus
President Donald Trump said Washington is working on an agreement to buy potash from Belarus at a price below what the United States currently pays Canada.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-21 19:25Original
Trump says U.S. is working on ‘major deal’ to replace Canadian potash with Belarusian supplies, but Lukashenko says there’s none to spare
Donald Trump says the U.S. is pursuing a large deal to buy Belarusian potash at prices below those paid to Canada. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says the country lacks spare volume because its output is already contracted. Canada supplies nearly 80% of U.S. potash imports, while sanctions still limit Belarus’s access to Western markets.
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MMeduza★★★★☆2026-09-21 19:23Original
Trump says US preparing 'massive' potash deal with Belarus
President Donald Trump said the United States is working on a major agreement to buy potash from Belarus, calling it more advantageous than purchasing the fertilizer from Canada. The announcement comes amid an apparent thaw in U.S.-Belarusian relations and worsening economic ties between Washington and Ottawa.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-21 16:59Original
Trump promotes ‘massive’ Belarus potash deal to undercut Canada
The US president says fertiliser from Lukashenko’s Russia-aligned regime will be much cheaper than Canadian supplies, marking the latest sign of warmer ties between Washington and Minsk.
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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-21 16:14Original

Betting on the yen: the risks of the carry trade

As Japan’s central bank tightens monetary policy, investors who borrowed in yen to pursue higher yields may be forced to sell their positions.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 04:00

Betting on the yen: the risks of the carry trade

PoliticsWho is known to be attending the Trump-Xi dinner so far

Some attendees expected at the Trump-Xi dinner are known, but very little information is available about whether any Chinese business executives will be there.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 02:41

Who is known to be attending the Trump-Xi dinner so far

CNBC Daily Open: All that glitters is another U.S.-China détente
Thursday will show whether Washington and Beijing can live up to the upbeat market mood seen Monday. Oil prices and chip stocks, however, do not determine whether a trade deal is reached.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-22 01:44Original
Xi to pay state visit to U.S. from Sept. 23 to 25
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to the United States from Sept. 23 to 25 at Donald Trump’s invitation. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Xi and Trump will discuss major issues involving China-U.S. relations, world peace and development, while seeking to strengthen dialogue, manage differences and advance strategic stability.
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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-22 01:03Original

South Korea to brief lawmakers on US investment package amid profitability concerns

South Korea’s government is expected to brief lawmakers on Tuesday on a $350 billion investment package in the United States. The briefing is a key step as Seoul and Washington work to finalize implementation of a trade deal that reduced US tariffs on South Korean goods to 15%, amid concerns about the package’s profitability.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 01:40

South Korea to brief lawmakers on US investment package amid profitability concerns

Vietnam leader To Lam says trade talks with US are positive

Vietnamese leader To Lam said negotiations with the United States on a trade agreement had been positive and that a deal could be signed soon, according to a statement from the Vietnamese government on Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 01:20

Vietnam leader To Lam says trade talks with US are positive

Export ban threatens end of ube’s purple patch

The world’s largest ube producer wants to capitalise on the yam’s viral popularity, but an export ban threatens to bring its purple patch to an end.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 00:43

Export ban threatens end of ube’s purple patch

Saskatchewan premier says U.S. shouldn’t buy ‘blood potash’ from Belarus

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe defended the province’s potash industry as ethically and economically better than other international exporters after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to obtain more fertilizer from Belarus.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 22:03

Saskatchewan premier says U.S. shouldn’t buy ‘blood potash’ from Belarus

PhosAgro raises domestic supplies nearly 30%, nearly triples Africa exports in H1 2026

PhosAgro’s agrochemical output fell about 1.4% year on year to 6 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, while sales slipped 1.9% to 6.1 million tonnes. Supplies to Russia rose nearly 30%, fertilizer sales to Africa almost tripled, and shipments to Latin America grew nearly 50%.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 18:56

PhosAgro raises domestic supplies nearly 30%, nearly triples Africa exports in H1 2026

West’s energy crisis could accelerate shift of industrial leadership to BRICS — expert

Economist Vasily Koltashov says access to energy supplies is allowing BRICS members, including Russia, to expand industrial production as Western economies weaken. China’s industrial output rose 5.2% year on year in August 2026, with equipment manufacturing up 12.1% and high-tech production 16.7%. He says today’s crisis differs from 1973–1985 because the West now faces fast-growing industrial and technological rivals with access to oil.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 18:07

West’s energy crisis could accelerate shift of industrial leadership to BRICS — expert

Russian government zeroes out grain export duties through end of 2026

Russia has scrapped floating export duties on wheat, barley and corn through December 31, 2026, under a government decree. Duties on sunflower oil and meal will be capped at their August 2026 levels. The Agriculture Ministry said the measures are intended to support producers and exporters, reduce costs and strengthen export potential amid logistical changes.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:49

Russian government zeroes out grain export duties through end of 2026

Lula says Brazil will use Uruguay’s surplus beef export quota to China

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday that Uruguay had authorized Brazil to use the unused portion of its beef export quota for China.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 17:40

Lula says Brazil will use Uruguay’s surplus beef export quota to China

Strategy and Strive buy $183 million in Bitcoin as $85,000 rally revives treasury trade

Bitcoin treasury firms Strategy and Strive bought about $183 million of BTC last week as the token rose above $85,000. Strategy acquired 950 BTC and Strive bought 1,355, lifting the corporate treasury group back above its estimated cost basis, even as overall company buying has slowed sharply.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:00

Strategy and Strive buy $183 million in Bitcoin as $85,000 rally revives treasury trade

'A little more orange': Strategy buys 950 bitcoin for $76 million, bringing total holdings to 846,000 BTC
Strategy purchased 950 bitcoin for $76 million, lifting its total holdings to 846,000 BTC. The holdings represent about 4% of bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap and are worth roughly $72 billion.
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TThe Block★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 12:09Original
Strategy returns to bitcoin buying with $75 million BTC purchase last week
Strategy resumed buying bitcoin last week after a pause of about three weeks, adding BTC worth $75 million.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 12:08Original

Where to Invest in Climate With AI and High Rates Top of Mind

Money managers are betting on solar engineering and wildfire-mitigation technology as they consider where to invest in climate amid the focus on AI and high interest rates.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 15:30

Where to Invest in Climate With AI and High Rates Top of Mind

Where to Invest in Climate as AI Trade, High Rates Dominate
Ahead of Climate Week in New York City, US solar engineering companies and wildfire-mitigation technologies are emerging as favored climate-related investments while the AI trade and high interest rates dominate markets.
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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 15:05Original

Bank of Canada says new US tariffs could slash fourth-quarter growth

The Bank of Canada says new U.S. tariffs could sharply reduce growth in the fourth quarter.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:25

Bank of Canada says new US tariffs could slash fourth-quarter growth

What is CETA – and why is the EU-Canada trade deal still in limbo?

The EU-Canada trade deal has been provisionally in force since 2017, yet 10 EU countries have not ratified it. Nearly a decade after it was signed, the agreement remains in limbo.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 15:22

What is CETA – and why is the EU-Canada trade deal still in limbo?

23rd China-ASEAN Expo concludes in Nanning, Guangxi

The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo has concluded in Nanning, in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Visitors watched robots perform and viewed exhibits related to the Pinglu Canal, while an exhibitor livestreamed product promotions.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 15:07

23rd China-ASEAN Expo concludes in Nanning, Guangxi

Russia plans to raise coal output to 660 mln tons and exports to 350 mln by 2050

Russia’s updated coal industry program through 2050 targets production of 660 million metric tons and exports of 350 million tons under its demand-based target scenario, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. The plan calls for developing eastern deposits and production centers, expanding the Eastern Range, strengthening ties with China and India, and increasing supplies to Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 14:59

Russia plans to raise coal output to 660 mln tons and exports to 350 mln by 2050

US LNG Producers Eye Bonanza If Trump and Xi Can Ease Tariffs

The prospect of Beijing lowering duties is reviving interest among Chinese buyers in long-term supply agreements, potentially creating a major opportunity for US LNG producers.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 14:00

US LNG Producers Eye Bonanza If Trump and Xi Can Ease Tariffs

Satellite Snapshot Points to Increase in Saudi Gulf Oil Flows

Saudi Arabia’s observed oil loadings from inside the Persian Gulf rose sharply over the weekend. Following the shutdown of a key cross-country pipeline, the increase is the clearest indication yet that the kingdom has redirected exports toward the Strait of Hormuz.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 13:00

Satellite Snapshot Points to Increase in Saudi Gulf Oil Flows

Russia-Namibia trade falls short of two countries’ potential — senator

Trade between Russia and Namibia has grown in recent years but remains “quite modest” and does not reflect the countries’ full potential, Senator Elena Perminova said. Earlier bilateral commission talks covered joint projects in uranium mining, energy, agriculture, transport infrastructure, fisheries and tourism.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 12:03

Russia-Namibia trade falls short of two countries’ potential — senator

US, China fail to agree on extending trade truce — FT

The United States and China failed to agree on extending their trade truce after talks in New York, the Financial Times reported, citing US sources. Washington seeks a six-month extension, while Beijing wants it to last through Donald Trump’s presidential term. Rare earth supplies are also disputed, although both sides want to preserve trade stability seen over the past year.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 11:55

US, China fail to agree on extending trade truce — FT

Rare earths force Trump to be less hostile before Xi summit
Donald Trump has adopted a less combative approach than usual before meeting Xi Jinping this week, China experts said, pointing to Beijing’s growing leverage from its control of critical minerals.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-21 11:35Original
Treasury Secretary Bessent speaks to CNBC as Trump administration faces affordability concerns
Treasury Secretary Bessent spoke with CNBC as the Trump administration confronts affordability concerns. Over the weekend, Bessent met with his Chinese counterpart, He Lifeng, ahead of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-21 11:05Original

Türkiye, US business leaders target $100B trade goal at New York investment forum

Business leaders from Türkiye and the United States are targeting $100 billion in trade at a New York investment forum. The three-day TRICON gathering is organised by Türkiye’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) and its Türkiye-US Business Council (TAİK).

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 11:29

Türkiye, US business leaders target $100B trade goal at New York investment forum

Qatar loses around 17% of LNG export revenue due to regional conflict

Qatar Central Bank Governor Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani said Iranian attacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz had wiped out about 17% of Qatar’s LNG export revenue. He described damage to gas infrastructure as “huge” and said full restoration would take two to three years.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 11:17

Qatar loses around 17% of LNG export revenue due to regional conflict

What China and the US agreed in previous economic and trade consultations

Chinese and US teams held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges on economic and trade issues, along with talks on AI-related matters. The article reviews understandings reached in consultations in Geneva, London, Stockholm, Madrid and Kuala Lumpur, including tariff reductions, a consultation mechanism, a TikTok cooperation framework and temporary export-control measures.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 09:54

What China and the US agreed in previous economic and trade consultations

Bessent and He Lifeng end New York talks with US AI-safety proposal
Following the Bessent–He Lifeng talks in New York, a US proposal for a new AI-safety notification mechanism is to be considered by Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at this week’s summit.
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CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-21 04:02Original
China, US hold economic and trade consultations in New York
Chinese and U.S. delegations met in New York on Sunday for economic and trade consultations. They exchanged views on major issues of shared concern and on carrying out the consensus reached in earlier talks.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:39Original
China’s Selective Crop Buying Tests US Trade Truce Before Summit
China has bought more than half of the 25 million tons of US soybeans it pledged to purchase this year. But progress on a separate promise to spend billions more on American crops has largely stalled, putting the trade truce under pressure ahead of the summit.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:30Original
Trump-Xi Talks Could Unlock $6 Billion in US Natural Gas Sales to China
China’s leader Xi Jinping is due in Washington this week with at least one straightforward way to win favor with the Trump administration: pledging to revive an annual $6 billion trade in US liquefied natural gas.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:00Original

Trafigura launches Volare tanker arm, plans Oslo listing

Commodity trading house Trafigura said it has launched Volare Shipping to own and operate 14 supertankers. It plans to sell shares in the business before listing it on Norway’s stock exchange next month.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:50

Trafigura launches Volare tanker arm, plans Oslo listing

Georgia-Russia trade rises 19.1% in January-August

Trade between Georgia and Russia reached $2.03 billion in January-August 2026, up 19.1% year on year, according to Georgia’s National Statistics Office. Russia accounted for 11.3% of Georgia’s foreign trade and ranked third among its trading partners. Georgian exports to Russia rose to about $500.7 million, while imports reached roughly $1.5 billion.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 08:57

Georgia-Russia trade rises 19.1% in January-August

What Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline shutdown means for Asia’s biggest crude importers

The shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s key East-West pipeline is expected to tighten crude supplies for Asian importers, with South Korea appearing to face the most direct exposure.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 08:29

What Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline shutdown means for Asia’s biggest crude importers

US goods exports to China grew more than twice as fast as exports to the world from 2001 to 2025

China is a vital US trading partner. Between 2001 and 2025, US goods exports to China rose 454.2%, compared with 198.6% growth in exports to the world. China was the top market for US soybeans and cotton, the second-largest for integrated circuits and coal, and the third-largest for medical devices, liquefied petroleum gas and automobiles. The US was the largest source of China’s services trade deficit. The figures point to mutually beneficial China-US economic cooperation, with overall gains broadly balanced.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 08:00

US goods exports to China grew more than twice as fast as exports to the world from 2001 to 2025

Chinese rare earth shipments to US fall ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Chinese rare earth exports to the US fell 20 per cent in August from July as Washington pressed Beijing over supplies of critical minerals ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 07:45

Chinese rare earth shipments to US fall ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Sibur expands polymer supplies to Africa and Southeast Asia

Sibur is developing supply channels for polymer products to Southeast Asia and both coasts of Africa, CEO Mikhail Karisalov said. The company plans to export part of the output from a new 570,000-metric-ton polypropylene facility at ZapSibNeftekhim in Tobolsk, scheduled to launch in 2027, after meeting domestic Russian demand.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 07:08

Sibur expands polymer supplies to Africa and Southeast Asia

China Buys More US Soybeans Days Before Trump-Xi Summit

China purchased additional US soybeans just days before a key leaders’ summit, signaling further progress toward Beijing’s pledge to increase purchases of American agricultural products.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 06:30

China Buys More US Soybeans Days Before Trump-Xi Summit

Trafigura to float supertanker arm in first IPO of a business

Commodities trader Trafigura plans to take its Volare Shipping business public in Oslo, marking the first IPO of one of its businesses. The move comes as the Gulf crisis drives tanker rates to record highs.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 06:30

Trafigura to float supertanker arm in first IPO of a business

Q&A: What does the opening of the Pinglu Canal mean for China?

The 134.2-kilometer Pinglu Canal in Guangxi opened to navigation on September 16 after four years of construction. Linking Nanning with the Beibu Gulf and accommodating vessels of up to 5,000 tonnes, it cuts the route to the sea by more than 560 kilometers. Professor Cui Fan says the canal will strengthen China’s national inland-waterway network, ease pressure on the Pearl River and improve sea access for western inland regions.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 04:35

Q&A: What does the opening of the Pinglu Canal mean for China?

How Trump and Xi moved from tariff war to a trade truce

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, with talks focused on keeping a fragile trade truce on course before it expires in November.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 04:00

How Trump and Xi moved from tariff war to a trade truce

Xi heads to Trump summit with China’s trade engine roaring
In the four months since the leaders of the two global superpowers last met, Xi Jinping has overseen a surge in China’s trade with the world, while Donald Trump has struggled with declining approval ratings at home.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-21 03:00Original
US-China Talks, Trump and Mamdani to Meet in New York, More
Bloomberg News Now presents an audio roundup of the day’s leading stories, including US-China talks and a planned meeting between Trump and Mamdani in New York. The report is updated throughout the day and also covers global business news.
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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 22:30Original
US, China Kick Off Trade Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The United States and China have begun trade talks ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-20 22:00Original
US-China Talks, Iran War Conditions, Trump-Mamdani Meeting and More
Bloomberg News Now brings together today’s top stories, including US-China talks, conditions surrounding the Iran war and a meeting between Trump and Mamdani, with updates on global business news throughout the day.
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BBloomberg News★☆☆☆☆2026-09-20 21:30Original
US, China open high-level talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have begun talks in New York on trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals, four days before Donald Trump is due to meet Xi Jinping. Analysts expect the discussions to ease tensions and preserve a fragile trade truce, rather than produce a sweeping breakthrough.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:42Original
US, China Begin Trade Talks in New York Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
US and Chinese officials have opened talks in New York to prepare for a high-profile meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The world’s two largest economies are seeking to preserve, and possibly extend, a fragile trade truce.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-20 15:30Original

Qinghai expands international freight rail links to 12 countries

Qinghai Province in northwest China has expanded its international freight-train network to 18 cities in 12 countries since launching its first China-Europe service in 2016. Four routes were added this year, connecting Xining with Ho Chi Minh City, Turkmenistan’s Balkan Region and Vientiane, and Delingha with Pavlodar, strengthening overland export channels for local goods.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:04

Qinghai expands international freight rail links to 12 countries

NEV exports via Ningbo Port nearly double to top 300,000 units in Jan-Aug

Ningbo Port exported 301,000 new energy vehicles worth 34.22 billion yuan in the first eight months, with volumes and value rising 99.1% and 95.5% year on year. Brazil, the UAE and the EU were the main destinations, while customs advanced smart-clearance measures to support exports.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 02:53

NEV exports via Ningbo Port nearly double to top 300,000 units in Jan-Aug

PoliticsChina, US hold candid and in-depth exchanges on economy and trade

Chinese and US teams held candid, in-depth and constructive consultations on economic and trade issues on Sunday. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met in New York with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, with the sides also discussing AI-related matters.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:06

China, US hold candid and in-depth exchanges on economy and trade

Businesses look to Sino-U.S. trade talks for progress
A new round of China-U.S. economic and trade talks in the United States has raised hopes among American businesses and industry groups for progress in commercial ties and greater certainty across both markets. Soybean exporters and Coach China expressed confidence in the relationship and Chinese market, while Vice-Premier He Lifeng leads the Chinese delegation.
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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-21 01:33Original
Bessent meets China’s He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are discussing trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals ahead of the Sept. 24 summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-20 16:56Original

China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Exports to US Fall Before Xi-Trump Meeting

China’s exports of rare-earth magnets to the US declined last month ahead of a meeting between the countries’ leaders, where the flow of critical minerals will likely be discussed.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 01:00

China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Exports to US Fall Before Xi-Trump Meeting

Trump tariffs hit Canada’s dairy farmers as US sales stall

A 50 percent US tariff on $20bn in Canadian goods, including dairy, has largely halted Canadian dairy sales to the United States. British Columbia farmers warn that reduced processor demand could leave milk dumped or force herd reductions, while industry representatives say the tariffs have created uncertainty across the supply chain.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 17:35

Trump tariffs hit Canada’s dairy farmers as US sales stall

PoliticsPhoto: China and US begin economic and trade consultations in New York

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posed for photographs and shook hands before their economic and trade consultations in New York City on September 20, 2026.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 15:47

Photo: China and US begin economic and trade consultations in New York

China, US start economic and trade consultations in New York
Chinese and U.S. delegations met in New York on Sunday to consult on economic and trade matters.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-20 15:02Original
China, US begin economic and trade consultations in New York
Chinese and U.S. delegations met on Sunday morning in New York for consultations on economic and trade matters.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-20 14:49Original
Explainer: Where do China-US economic and trade ties stand?
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is leading a delegation to the United States for economic and trade consultations from September 19 to 23. The article reviews progress since the May summit, including trade and investment mechanisms, agricultural market access, tariff arrangements and expanded two-way trade, while citing data to argue that gains from bilateral economic relations are generally balanced.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-20 12:01Original

From AI to agricultural trade: New links between China and ASEAN

The China-ASEAN Expo is taking place in Nanning, Guangxi, a key gateway between China and Southeast Asia. The opening of the 134-kilometer Pinglu Canal to navigation on September 16 has created a more direct route to the sea, while representatives from Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore discussed how expanding physical and digital links could affect agriculture, business and the next generation.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 14:59

From AI to agricultural trade: New links between China and ASEAN

Hebei village exports handmade mooncakes overseas in bulk for first time

Huangzhuang Village in Hebei, known as China’s “Mooncake Village,” has exported handmade mooncakes overseas in bulk for the first time. More than 20,000 packs went to Australia and two shipments of 30,000 packs each to South Korea, with total export value exceeding 1 million yuan. The batches sold out within seven and three days, respectively.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 10:24

Hebei village exports handmade mooncakes overseas in bulk for first time

China trade expo in Malaysia eyes new growth sectors

The eighth Malaysia-China Trade Expo opened in Kuala Lumpur with about 100 Chinese companies and nearly 50 Malaysian firms. The three-day event features manufacturing, emerging industries, a pet-industry zone, cross-border e-commerce matchmaking and a forum on AI-driven growth in Southeast Asian e-commerce.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 10:15

China trade expo in Malaysia eyes new growth sectors