Shipping companies drop British flag to avoid Brexit risks

With Britain set to depart from the EU on Oct. 31, there are growing worries among business leaders that the U.K. could crash out without a deal, Reuters explains.

July 03 , 2019

Argentine apple and pear exports suffer 15% price cut

An oversupply in the Northern Hemisphere and a 10-day closure of Argentina's border with Brazil negatively affected the apple and pear export season.

July 03 , 2019

Trump and Xi offer concessions in trade talks but future remains uncertain

Although analysts cheered a resumption of trade talks, it's still unclear whether the two sides will be able to breach the divide to forge a lasting deal, explained Reuters.

July 01 , 2019

Europe's heatwave intensifies with dangerous temperature spikes

Fortunately, as quick as the heat surges back to the north, a storm is expected to sweep welcome cooler air into northern Europe, says AccuWeather.

July 01 , 2019

Egypt gains access to New Zealand orange market

The nations' ministers also signed a cooperative document to implement a two-year work program, which aims to tackle a number of agricultural issues.

June 27 , 2019

The U.S. says it will refuse conditions on tariff use in trade talks with China

The two sides could agree not to impose new tariffs as a goodwill gesture, but the U.S. is not willing to make concessions, said a senior U.S. official.

June 26 , 2019

Russia extends EU food import ban until end of 2020

The European Commission says it has taken a range of emergency measures to help producers address market pressure, stabilize prices and find alternative sales opportunities.

June 25 , 2019

Potentially record heatwave to strike continental Europe

Temperatures in cities from Spain to Germany are expected to exceed 32°C and climb to more than 38°C or even 40°C in the hottest areas, reports AccuWeather.

June 21 , 2019

Mexico becomes first nation to ratify trade deal with U.S., Canada

We trust our partners will pass the deal soon in the interest of a strong North America with clear rules, that is stable, competitive and attractive for investment, said Mexico's top trade negotiator.

June 20 , 2019

U.S. apple industry suffers hard blow with India's tariffs

The tariffs will definitely impact the U.S.'s overall apple export volume, with shipments likely falling by almost 80%, said IG International director Tarun Arora.