Trade surplus

Economy

Japan's trade minister fails to win US assurance on tariff exemptions

New 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the United States are set to take effect on Wednesday.

11 March 2025

Economy

Service industry helps give late boost to UK's economic growth

The UK economy inched up slightly in the last quarter of 2024, ahead of market expectations. However, the country is still dealing with slower growth than some of its other G7 peers.

13 February 2025

Economy

Trump, tariffs and trade wars: Who are the US’ main trading partners?

President Donald Trump swept to victory in the US election on promises to 'Make America Great Again'. As the MAGA movement turns the US inwards, what could this mean for international trade?

3 February 2025

Economy

Euro area trade surplus rises despite a drop in exports

The value of exports in the region outweighed imports in June 2024, particularly when looking at the trade of chemicals, machinery and vehicles.

16 August 2024

Economy

EU economy returns to trade surplus after almost two years in deficit

The trade balance between the European Union and the rest of the world has returned to surplus after six consecutive quarters of deficit.

28 August 2023

Germany

Which country has the biggest trade surplus?

Which countries export more than they import and vice-versa?

21 August 2018