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US lifts import ban on Malaysian palm oil firm FGV Holdings
The United States has lifted a ban on Malaysian palm oil firm FGV Holdings, after finding that the company had taken sufficient action to…
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Toyota to import US-made cars after Trump gripe
JAPANESE car giant Toyota said on Friday it will begin importing three of its US-manufactured models into its home market next year, in an…
Culture
Tata Steel calls for extension of import tariffs on some steel products to India
India’s Tata Steel hopes the government will extend import tariffs on some steel products to guard against the threat of imports,…
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U.S. ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef, experts doubt it will lower prices
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S.…
Business
EU negotiator hopes for Russian gas import ban by year's end
European Union energy ministers on Monday backed a proposal to ban imports of gas from Russia, boosting the bloc's efforts to further cut…
Culture
Singapore grants conditional approval to import Sarawak hydropower; companies studying new 2GW energy link with Malaysia
The deals contribute to Singapore’s plans to import 6 GW of clean power by 2035 The Republic and Malaysia on Friday (Oct 17) announced…
Culture
SingPost launches new retail postal service to US in response to import rule changes
The service offers two flat-rate packaging options, with upfront calculation of duties and taxes Singapore Post (SingPost) will from…
Business
What is the current state of EU–Russia trade? Main export and import flows in 2025
EU trade with Russia has fallen sharply since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The EU introduced many import and export…
Business
China’s extension of EU dairy import probe linked to September talks
China will not conclude its anti-dumping investigation into EU dairy imports until at least early next year as talks are set to continue…
Culture
India suspends cotton import duty in signal to US, relief for garment industry
India has suspended an 11 per cent import duty on cotton until September 30, in a move seen as a signal to Washington that New Delhi is…
Culture
Trump’s 50% copper import tariff said to cover refined metal
President Donald Trump’s promised 50 per cent copper tariffs are set to include all refined metal, indicating the president’s far-reaching…
Culture
EMA grants conditional licence to RGE, TotalEnergies’ Indonesian solar project to import electricity to Singapore
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Friday (May 30) granted a conditional licence to Singa Renewables, a joint venture (JV) between RGE…
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West Coast Ports Brace for China Tariffs to Dent Import Volume Within Days
Census Bureau data released on Tuesday showed a surge in U.S. imports starting last fall, from $268 billion at the end of October to $343…
Lifestyle
Dozens of live beetles "disguised as snacks" seized at LAX
More than three dozen beetles "disguised as snacks" were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Los Angeles International…
Business
EU seeks new import fee on e-commerce packages
The European Commission announced Wednesday it would seek to impose new fees on e-commerce imports, as part of efforts to tackle a surge…
Lifestyle
Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China spark fears of a trade war
Washington — President Trump slapped sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China on Saturday, sending shock waves through the…
News
Crafting a Haggis for American Tastes (and Import Restrictions)
When Scottish Americans and Scottish expats sit down on Saturday night to celebrate the birthday of the 18th-century poet Robert Burns,…
Fashion
China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminium raw materials
CHINA will reduce import tariffs on ethane and certain recycled copper and aluminium raw materials from next year, the government said on…
Lifestyle
Opinion: Trump promised to raise taxes, but Biden and Congress could tie his hands
Now that Donald Trump will be headed to the White House, it is all but certain that he will pursue significant new taxes on imported…
Lifestyle
Trump's proposed tariffs could bring higher prices for groceries, cars and clothing
Steep price hikes could be on the way if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose sweeping new tariffs on…
Lifestyle
Bluff or existential threat? As Trump vows tariffs on all imports from Canada, Mexico and China, leaders wonder if he's serious
Mexico City — Bluff? Negotiating tactic? Or existential menace? World leaders, economists and investors are struggling over how to view…