Bill Browder, a prominent financier and anti-corruption campaigner, has called for sanctions on refineries that purchase Russian crude oil, arguing this could help end the war in Ukraine by cutting off a key revenue stream for Moscow.
China's trade surplus surged 20% to $1.2tn in 2025, overwhelming manufacturers worldwide and challenging the global trading order as US influence declines.
Cuba confronts escalating hardship as President Trump threatens tariffs on nations supplying oil, worsening existing blackouts and economic turmoil on the island.
A human rights organisation has cautioned New York state and city officials that investing public funds in Israeli bonds may violate international law and fiduciary duties, exposing them to substantial legal and financial risks.
Cubans are turning to self-sufficiency with solar panels and farming as US sanctions and disrupted oil shipments from Venezuela deepen economic crisis on the island.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hails progress on whisky tariffs and visa-free travel for Britons after historic Beijing meetings with Chinese leaders.
Sir Keir Starmer hails 'productive' trade talks with Xi Jinping, securing tariff cuts and investment, while Donald Trump issues stark warning against UK-China business ties.
US President Donald Trump threatens to impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian aircraft imports unless Canada certifies Gulfstream jets, escalating trade tensions.
Former President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on all aircraft sold in the United States, escalating his ongoing trade war with America's northern neighbour.
Venezuela's congress has passed a new hydrocarbons law to open the oil sector to foreign investment, following US pressure and eased sanctions, though experts question its effectiveness.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries that provide oil to Cuba, with Mexico as the top supplier. This move escalates US pressure on the island nation.
Venezuela's legislature has passed a landmark bill to open the nation's oil industry to private investment, reversing decades of state control following recent political upheaval.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces a major trade agreement with China that will reduce Scotch whisky export tariffs from 10% to 5%, potentially worth £250 million to the UK economy over five years.
A $33bn American company founded by NBA owner Robert Pera faces claims its wireless technology has reached Russian forces, potentially enabling attacks labelled crimes against humanity.
Analysis reveals how Europe is losing ground in the strategic competition for Arctic energy, minerals and shipping routes as Russia and China expand their influence in the thawing region.
The UK Passport Office has issued a crucial reminder to teenagers born in 2010 who are turning 16 this year. They must apply for adult passports, which cost £94.50 online and are valid for 10 years, to avoid travel disruption.
The EU and India have signed a landmark free trade agreement, uniting 2 billion consumers and a quarter of global GDP, driven by geopolitical tensions and Trump-era tariffs.
Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the highest diplomatic level for Vietnam, as both navigate global trade disruptions driven by US tariff pressures.
Keir Starmer's trade delegation to China reveals a UK economy struggling to offer high-tech exports, relying instead on services and resources while facing political desperation at home.
Canada has replaced its 100% tariff on Chinese-made cars with a 49,000-vehicle import cap and 6.1% duty, aiming to counter US influence and attract investment while US automakers warn of risks to North American manufacturing.
The European Union and India have finalised a historic free trade agreement after nearly 20 years of negotiations, reflecting Brussels' drive to forge new global partnerships as trans-Atlantic relations face turbulence under the Trump administration.
A growing movement sees British consumers boycotting American products and travel to protest Trump administration policies, with activists citing the '3.5 per cent rule' for effective change.
Keir Starmer's diplomatic mission to Beijing confronts a challenging economic landscape, with experts warning of minimal trade benefits and a growing UK-China deficit.
Colombia has denounced Ecuador's tenfold increase in oil pipeline fees as an act of aggression, escalating a trade war that began with tit-for-tat tariffs and electricity cuts.
Slovakia announces legal action against the EU's Russian gas import ban, with Hungary also planning a challenge. The ban aims to halt all imports by 2027.
Canada and India have pledged to significantly expand oil, gas and clean energy trade, marking a strategic shift as both nations seek to diversify export markets and strengthen geopolitical ties.
Slovakia announces legal action against the EU's Russian gas import ban, with Hungary also opposing the measure that aims to cut ties by 2027.
Donald Trump plans to raise US tariffs on South Korean imports from 15% to 25%, citing delays in trade deal ratification by South Korea's National Assembly, with officials surprised and seeking talks.
After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union have reached a comprehensive free trade agreement, described as the 'mother of all deals', covering 25% of global GDP and impacting 2 billion people.
India and the European Union have concluded a landmark free trade agreement creating a bloc of two billion people and a quarter of the global economy after two decades of negotiations.