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(6 articles)Europe-Africa Trade Volumes Reverse: SSA Imports Collapse
Container volumes between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe have undergone a dramatic reversal in the first quarter of 2026, signaling shifting trade dynamics and demand patterns across the Atlantic-Afric
India Cuts Edible Oil Consumption Push: Import Crisis Looms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated a policy push encouraging Indians to reduce edible oil consumption, signaling New Delhi's concern over mounting import dependency and economic strain. India'
China's $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: Supply Chain Shifts Ahead
China's trade surplus has reached an unprecedented $1 trillion milestone, driven by sustained export-oriented manufacturing and global demand for Chinese-produced goods. This structural achievement re
China's $1.2T Trade Surplus Defies Trump Tariffs in 2025
China has reported a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus for 2025, demonstrating remarkable resilience in its export performance despite escalating US tariff threats under the Trump administration. Thi
China Trade Surplus Hits Record Amid Trump Tariffs
China has achieved a record trillion-dollar trade surplus, paradoxically driven partly by Trump administration tariffs and ongoing forced labor scrutiny. This counterintuitive outcome reflects how tar
US Trade Deficit Swells as December Imports Surge
The US trade deficit expanded significantly in December as import volumes surged, reflecting strong consumer demand and continued reliance on overseas manufacturing. This widening deficit signals incr