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France Urges EU to Exclude UK From 'Made in Europe' Law
France says the UK should be excluded from the EU 'Made in Europe' law, saying, "If you're not in the internal market, you don't get the same
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Trump and Xi Seek To Rebuild Trust, Curtailing Expectations For Major Deals
Leaders will prioritise stabilising ties and restarting critical mineral flows; experts say major trade, AI or security accords are unlikely.
Xi Visits Washington, Tests Fragile US-China Trade Truce
Xi Jinping will meet Donald Trump in Washington for a three-day state visit, placing the tariff truce and steep trade curbs at the centre of talks.
UK Urged to Team Up With Canada-EU Alliance, Threatening to Recast Post-Brexit Position
Canada's finance minister said the UK should 'team up' with a proposed Canada-EU economic alliance after the EU floated associate membership for
Bessent Frames U.S. Priorities on Trade and AI Ahead of Sept. 24 Trump-Xi Summit
In New York, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Vice Premier He Lifeng to press U.S. priorities on trade, AI and rare-earths before Sept. 24.
EU Proposes Canada As Its First Associate Member, Bolstering Economic And Security Ties
Von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member to deepen economic and security cooperation between Brussels and Ottawa.
Nigeria Posts ₦797.50 Billion US Trade Surplus in June, Ends 14-Month Deficit Streak
A surge in urea exports lifted Nigeria to a ₦797.50 billion surplus with the US in June 2026, reversing 14 months of deficits.
Raw Materials Exports Jump 106% to ₦3.84 Trillion, Q2 Drives Surge
Nigeria’s raw materials exports rose 106% year-on-year to ₦3.84 trillion in H1 2026, led by Q2 shipments of ₦2.31 trillion.
Modi Links Border Peace to Restoring India-China Ties, Leaders Pledge To Address Trade Deficit
Modi said 'peace and tranquility' on the border is essential for rebuilding ties; he and Xi agreed to seek a fair settlement and tackle India’s trade
Passenger Car Imports Lift Nigeria’s Import Bill to ₦1.18 Trillion in H1 2026
Nigeria’s passenger motor car imports rose 145.6% year-on-year to ₦1.18 trillion in the first half of 2026, a sharp rise in import spending.
Weak Market Architecture Keeps Africa's Factories From Creating Value
UNCTAD data shows 76.7% of Africa's merchandise exports were primary goods in 2025; weak distribution, finance and shelf access block industrial
US Bans Canadian Alcohol and Vehicles, Escalating Trade Dispute
Canadian exporters face fresh curbs after President Donald Trump ordered a ban on alcohol, dairy and motor vehicles from 29 September.
Canada Imposes $27.6 Billion Retaliatory Tariffs, Deepening U.S. Trade Rift
Canada’s 15%, 50% duties on $27.6 billion of U.S. goods took effect, targeting steel, appliances and dairy; Ottawa has pledged a $7.5 billion support
Trump Says Bombardier Must Build in U.S., Or Lose American Sales
Trump said Bombardier cannot sell in the U.S. unless the Canadian firm builds its planes in America.
Kenya Orders Closure of Foreign-Run Small Businesses, Prompting Burundi Protest
Kenya will shut unlicensed small businesses run by foreign nationals after President Ruto's deadline; Burundi has offered travel documents and lodged
Eurometal Warns 300,000 EU Factory Jobs at Risk From Chinese Supply Chains
Eurometal predicts 300,000 manufacturing jobs will vanish in 2026 unless Brussels restricts Chinese component suppliers embedding in EU supply chains.
Canada Gains Leverage Over US As Top Buyer For 26 States
Canada gains leverage in its tariff dispute with the US, serving as the top customer for 26 states and among the top three for 45 states.
China Risks Strained Ties After Dissent From G20 Statement, Bessent Says
China was the lone G20 dissenter to a joint warning against 'cheap exports', Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Tariff Fight Costs Ontario Tens Of Thousands Of Jobs, Redirects Canadian Exports
US and Canadian tariffs on C$28bn of trade have driven job losses in Ontario and pushed Canadian firms to seek foreign buyers.
Toilet Paper Prices Set to Rise as US-Canada Tariffs Hit 25-50%
Canada and the United States have exchanged 25% to 50% tariffs, putting toilet paper, tissues and other everyday goods at risk of higher prices.
Canada and US Near Deal That Could Cut Steel, Aluminium and Car Tariffs by Friday
Negotiators say a deal could cut US tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium and cars, as Trump pauses new levies and talks race to Friday.