The Big Question The Big Question: How important is shipping for our economy? The decision on a levy on carbon emissions from shipping, proposed by the UN’s International Maritime Organization, has been delayed until 2026. But is the industry ready for a decarbonised future? 01/12/2025
Culture news French court blocks foreign purchase of 17th century calculator A French court has blocked the export and foreign purchase of a 17th century arithmetic machine invented by Blaise Pascal to help ease the laborious task of calculating taxes. 20/11/2025
Economy Japan's economy contracts as exports are hit by US tariffs On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP in the three months to September contracted for the first time in six quarters, a challenge for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. 17/11/2025
Economy German trade surplus shrinks to 11-month low as imports surge Germany’s trade surplus fell to an 11-month low in September 2025 as imports surged 3.1%. Exports to the US rebounded but remain down year-on-year. 07/11/2025
Economy China's exports fall 1.1% in October, hit by lower shipments to US China's exports contracted in October as the country recorded a 25% drop in shipments to the United States. Economists expect export growth to rebound next year as lower tariffs take effect. 07/11/2025
World News Carney says Canada will double non-US exports over US trade policy According to Carney, the decades-long process of an ever-closer economic relationship between the Canadian and US economies is now over. 23/10/2025
Economy China's global exports are booming amid looming trade war with US Trade numbers confirm that Chinese exports to the United States fell, but jumped globally, as a new 100% tariff threat from US President Donald Trump promises a rocky patch ahead of trade negotiations between the world's two strongest economies. 13/10/2025
Economy EU is 'concerned' as China restricts exports of rare earths A freshly announced list of rare earth restrictions from China sparked the Commission's reaction, spokespeople saying the European Commission is 'studying the details'. 09/10/2025
Europe in Motion EU high-tech exports recover: What's the most profitable sector? Pharma has become the EU's most valuable high-tech export, driving the bloc's first trade surplus in years. But can it survive the impact of US tariffs? 26/09/2025
Economy Tariffs and a strong euro are hurting Europe’s exports to America EU exports to the US dropped sharply as new Trump tariffs and a stronger euro hit trade, slashing Europe's surplus and weighing on key sectors like cars and pharmaceuticals. 26/09/2025
Economy Here are the biggest economic risks for EBRD countries in Europe Export competition from China and trade uncertainties are among the issues squeezing economic growth in the regions covered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). 25/09/2025
Economy China's export growth slows amid US trade tensions China's exports in August grew at the slowest pace since the January-February period, when they rose just 2.3%. 08/09/2025
Business Syria resumes oil exports after 14 years, with 600,000 barrels a day Before 2010, when the protests against Bashar al-Assad led to a civil war in the country, oil provided more than half of Syria's income. 02/09/2025
Economy India braces for export shock as 50% US tariff takes effect The duty rate US President Donald Trump has placed on Indian goods is among the highest in the world. 27/08/2025
Economy Portugal's CTT suspends postal service of goods to the US The Portuguese company said the measure comes into force Tuesday 26 August. 26/08/2025
Business Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US government The unprecedented deal is part of a bargain to secure US export licenses for the Chinese market. 11/08/2025