5 things holding up the EU’s trade deal with Australia – POLITICO
There’s also a 5 percent import duty on all foreign cars. Trading partners that have deals with Canberra…
European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy – POLITICO
Chemical investments in Europe collapsed by more than 80 percent in 2025 from the year before, according to…
Forestry industry sounds alarm over ‘cheap’ timber imports landing in Australia and threatening jobs
Australia’s forestry industry says cheap imported timber products are flooding the local market and taking up increased space…
China reports $US1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025 despite Trump trade war
China has reported a strong export run in 2025 with a record surplus of nearly US$1.2 trillion, as…
China’s beef tariffs aren’t personal as economy slows
In some of the darkest days in the political relationship between Australia and China, trade became a tool…
Food in Australia won’t make you sick… or will it?
Food safety is something we take for granted. Ingredients match what is on the label — of course…
China aims to boost imports and exports in 2026 to drive trade growth: senior official
With trade proving resilient despite global headwinds, China aims to expand both exports and imports next year, leveraging…
European industry faces ‘life or death,’ Macron says — and China needs to help – POLITICO
“I am trying to explain to the Chinese that their trade surplus is untenable and that they are…
Trump admin claims win as UK bows to pressure on NHS drug spending – POLITICO
The NICE threshold will rise to £25,000 to £35,000 for every quality adjusted life year. In return for…
UK Risks Gas Shortages in 2030s as Domestic Output Plunges
Britain could face emerging risks to natural gas supply in the 2030s as a freefall in domestic production…
US Ports Facing ‘Goods Recession’ Amid Holiday Lull, Tariff Woes – Bloomberg.com
US Ports Facing ‘Goods Recession’ Amid Holiday Lull, Tariff Woes Bloomberg.comAmid tariff uncertainties, U.S. container imports in October declined…
Brussels stalls Brexit reset talks as carbon tax deadline looms – POLITICO
The same official added that there was also “frustration that other talks are lagging behind” on the more…