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China, ASEAN Upgrade Trade Deal for Digital, Green Era
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) first launched their Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) in 2010, which significantly boosted trade and investment...
The Dark Fleet: How Cartels Took Hold of North America’s Energy Trade
When a Danish-flagged tanker named Torm Agnes quietly pulled into Mexico’s Port of Ensenada this spring, few took notice. The harbor, better known for...
China Capitalizes on US Absence at ASEAN Summit with Trade Push
China emphasized the importance of open trade and stronger economic ties during a regional summit in Malaysia, amid concerns over U. S. tariffs. Chinese...
Wall Street Poised for Record Open on US-China Trade Hopes
Wall Street's main indexes were set to open at record highs on Monday due to hopes for a U. S.-China trade deal, with a...
Trump Heads to Tokyo, Eyes China Trade Breakthrough After Asia Deals
U.S. President Donald Trump is on his longest Asia tour since taking office, following stops in Malaysia where he announced several regional trade pacts....
Iraq in Talks to Revise OPEC Oil Output Quota
Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest producer, is seeking to renegotiate its production quota to better reflect its full output capacity of 5.5 million barrels per day...
Lula Says Trump ‘Guaranteed’ New U.S.-Brazil Trade Deal
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced that U.S. President Donald Trump had personally assured him of a forthcoming trade deal between their...
Asia Stocks Hit Record Highs on Trade Optimism
Asian markets began the week with strong momentum after reports that top U.S. and Chinese negotiators had reached a preliminary framework for a trade...
Trump Says U.S. and China ‘Will Come Away With’ Trade Deal
As global markets rally on renewed optimism, U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects a trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their...
World Leaders Push Trade Talks After Trump Exits ASEAN Summit
World leaders convened in Malaysia on Monday to strengthen economic and trade partnerships as concerns grow over looming U.S. tariffs, following President Donald Trump’s...