trade policy Archives

WTO digital tariff deadlock clouds reform push

qatarinformer.comMarch 30, 2026March 31, 2026

March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

YAOUNDE: The World Trade Organization’s 14th ministerial conference ended early Monday without agreement on extending the long-running moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions, a lapse that sharpened...

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Britain and India agree to landmark bilateral trade deal

qatarinformer.comMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

India and the United Kingdom have finalized a significant bilateral trade agreement, described by the UK government as the most substantial trade deal since its...

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US markets tumble as Trump revives tariff-based strategy

qatarinformer.comApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

The U.S. stock market has experienced significant volatility during the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term, recording one of the weakest openings to...

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Crypto market rebounds as Trump delays tariff rollout

qatarinformer.comApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025

Bitcoin continued to hover near the $80,000 mark on Friday, as cryptocurrency markets faced renewed volatility stemming from shifting U.S. trade policy. The instability followed...

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Hyundai reveals $20 billion US investment to expand EV production

qatarinformer.comMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

MENA Newswire News Desk: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group is set to unveil a $20 billion investment in the United States, marking a significant expansion...

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EU imposes $28 billion in counter tariffs on U.S. goods

qatarinformer.comMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

The European Union has announced counter tariffs totaling €26 billion ($28.33 billion) on U.S. goods, responding to the Trump administration’s decision to impose 25% tariffs...

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Defense sector sees supercycle as European military budgets grow

qatarinformer.comFebruary 17, 2025February 17, 2025

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025

European stock markets surged to record highs on Monday, driven by strong gains in defense stocks as political leaders in the region prepared for an...

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UNCTAD urges Africa to boost trade ties for economic resilience

qatarinformer.comFebruary 11, 2025February 11, 2025

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has emphasized Africa’s vulnerability to global economic shocks in its Economic Development in Africa Report 2024....

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EU holds Temu and Shein accountable for unsafe e-commerce imports

qatarinformer.comFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

The European Commission has announced that Chinese e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein will be held accountable for the sale of unsafe or non-compliant products on...

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US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns

qatarinformer.comJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Inflation in the United States remained persistent in December, with a key gauge monitored by the Federal Reserve rising 2.6% year-over-year, up from 2.4% in...