trade

How Has Covid Affected Global Trade?

July 26, 2021

Economic

British Reporter — Covid-19 (Covid) caused a significant decline in global trade in 2020, particularly in services trade. Also, imbalances in regional trade contributed to a significant rise in shipping costs. The Covid pandemic has caused significant disruption to global trade. In 2020, global trade fell by 8.9%, the steepest drop since the global financial crisis, Bank of England notes.

Post-Brexit Trade Agreements Could Lead to Unhealthier Diets

British Reporter — Post-Brexit free trade deals could lead to unhealthier eating

by British Reporter

June 29, 2021

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Goods Barometer Reveals Strength of Trade Recovery, Depth of COVID-19 Shock

British Reporter — Global merchandise trade is continuing to recover in 2021

by British Reporter

May 29, 2021

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Spreading the Gains from Trade More Widely

British Reporter– Global trade has contributed to growth and poverty reduction in

by British Reporter

May 20, 2021

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Markets

Electronics and automotive products lift global merchandise trade in Q3, services lag behind

The FINANCIAL -- The third quarter of 2020 saw a partial recovery of world trade in manufactured goods, led by electronics, textiles and automotive products, as production resumed and lockdown measures were eased in major economies, new World Trade Organization statistics show.

by The FINANCIAL

December 7, 2020

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Markets

Trade or Invest: Which Wealth-Building Strategy Should You Choose?

Trading and investing are often used interchangeably in financial speak. While the two involve exposure to financial markets like the stock market, they are actually different strategies. A few key factors must be considered before choosing whether trading or investing, or a

by The FINANCIAL

November 27, 2020

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WORLD

Trade issues associated with the spread of diseases of animal origin

The FINANCIAL — The WTO Secretariat has published a new information note about trade issues associated with the spread of diseases of animal origin. The note maps out the international framework in place to address these issues, along with ongoing efforts to

by The FINANCIAL

November 6, 2020

1 min read

Europe

EUROCHAMBRES calls for free trade between Turkey and EU

The FINANCIAL — EUROCHAMBRES has called for every effort to be made to ensure free trade between the EU and Turkey, and underlined its opposition to economic barriers, including boycotts of EU products. EUROCHAMBRES, the European association of chambers of commerce &

by The FINANCIAL

October 28, 2020

1 min read

Georgia

External Merchandise Trade of Georgia in January – August 2020

National Statistics Office of Georgia published preliminary data of the External Merchandise Trade of Georgia in January-August 2020. the external merchandise trade (excluding non-declared trade) of Georgia amounted to USD 7 022.8 million, 16.7 percent lower to the same period of 2019. The

by The FINANCIAL

September 21, 2020

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Georgia

US Department of State report says that Georgia is an open market

The FINANCIAL — The U.S Department of State published a report. It said that Georgia is a small but open market that derives benefits from international trade, tourism, and transportation. While it is susceptible to global and regional shocks, the country has made

by The FINANCIAL

September 10, 2020

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Georgia

Top trading partners of Georgia (January – June 2020)

The FINANCIAL — National Statistics Office of Georgia published preliminary results of External Merchandise Trade of Georgia and The Domestic Exports in January – June 2020. Copper ores and concentrates reclaimed the first place in the list of top export items, equaling USD 332.4

by The FINANCIAL

July 20, 2020

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Georgia

External Merchandise Trade of Georgia in January – June 2020

The FINANCIAL — National Statistics Office of Georgia published express data of External Merchandise Trade of Georgia in January – June 2020. The trade deficit of Georgia equaled USD 2 065.4 million and its share in trade turnover constituted 40.7 percent. External Merchandise Trade of

by The FINANCIAL

July 13, 2020

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Coronavirus

All regions will suffer double-digit declines in trade volumes in 2020, WTO

The FINANCIAL -- World trade is expected to fall by between 13% and 32% in 2020 as the COVID 19 pandemic disrupts normal economic activity and life around the world. Nearly all regions will suffer double-digit declines in trade volumes in 2020, with

by Natalia Revishvili

April 13, 2020

7 mins read

WORLD

Consumer groups express support for multilateral trade, stress priorities for e-commerce

The FINANCIAL -- Senior representatives of consumer organizations at the WTO headquarters sent a strong message of support for the WTO and the multilateral trading system. They stressed the importance of ensuring consumers’ concerns are taken into account in trade negotiations and policy-making

by The FINANCIAL

May 7, 2019

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