Global Trade And Debt

The tariff cut takes effect July 6, aiming to ease inflationary pressure as the boliviano adjusts to its first free float since 2011.

The gesture underscores the tangible link between trade policy concessions and high-level lobbying efforts in Washington.

Record transatlantic trade volumes obscure structural headwinds for German automakers as tariff tensions persist.

Minister Susil Ranasinghe rules out price increases for the next six months, easing inflationary pressure on households after utility boards sought revenue boosts.

Utility operators in Sri Lanka are pushing for price increases to cover operational costs, signaling continued pressure on public infrastructure funding.

“As water boards, we do not have a strong case to make before the ministry. If we work collaboratively, we can push for it,”

“Prices of several commodities are already high. Another increase will make water unaffordable for many households. Lack of access could also create room for diseases such as cholera,”

Brussels warns that punitive duties would trigger a trade war, escalating transatlantic tensions over tech taxation.

The threat escalates transatlantic trade tensions and raises the risk of a broader tariff war, potentially impacting European export sectors and US tech giants.

The escalation of the transatlantic trade dispute raises the risk of a broader tariff war, threatening to disrupt supply chains and weigh on European equities.

“Please let this statement serve to represent that any Country that imposes such a Tax will immediately be met with a 100 per cent TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the United States of America,”

Companies are tapping debt markets at unprecedented volumes, signaling strong demand for local-currency funding even as borrowing costs remain elevated.

Three US manufacturers have petitioned trade officials to investigate whether South Korean producers, including Hanwha's Qcells, are circumventing duties on Chinese solar cells.