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WTO digital tariff deadlock clouds reform push

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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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UK-India trade deal slashes tariffs on key exports

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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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UNCTAD urges Africa to boost trade ties for economic resilience

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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

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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

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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...
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Gasoline, groceries, and cars could cost more as Trump’s tariffs loom

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The Trump administration has reaffirmed its plan to impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, set to take effect on February...