U.S. releases update on economy as China GDP slows
The latest estimates show robust consumer demand in the U.S., while China's reports continue to paint a different picture.
Russian business faces China trade crisis
In August, the Moscow Exchange risks losing its second clearing bank for Chinese yuan in a month, industry insiders warn.
China dealt major trade blow by neighbor
China is Indonesia's largest trade partner, with Chinese exports to the country more than doubling since 2016.
Putin finds loophole to keep selling Russian gas
Russia has reportedly turned to a shadow fleet to transport LNG to avoid EU sanctions.
China's economy dealt trade blows
Developing economies are joining the U.S. in adopting protectionist measures amid concerns surging Chinese exports could take local jobs.
How China's economy benefitted from the pandemic
China's export volumes last month reversed the drop in March but were a far cry from the lofty heights seen early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Russia fails to collect to billions in oil profits from Asian ally
India has increased its purchases of Russian oil but Moscow's proceeds from the exports are stranded.
Did China humiliate Antony Blinken? Experts weigh in
An out-of-context photo of the U.S.' top envoy on the tarmac in Beijing has caused quite a stir on social media.
US sends Antony Blinken to China amid geopolitical tensions
America's top diplomat is there to press China on a range of sensitive issues, from trade practices to Russia.
Sanctions and drones are devastating Putin's energy empire
Novatek has stopped operations at its Arctic LNG 2 project in the latest blow to Russian fuel exports, which are key to funding Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia faces major gas headache after Ukraine strikes
Drone strikes on Russian oil facilities have hurt gasoline production, newspaper Kommersant reported Monday.
China's BRICS partner investigates Chinese imports
Brazil has mounted investigations into a torrent of cheaply produced Chinese goods allegedly flowing into the country.
Russia's top trade ally delivers surprise blow to Putin's fleet
India's Reliance Industries will not buy oil from tankers operated by Russian shipping company Sovcomflot, Reuters reports.
Property crisis looms large over China's economy
While Beijing's latest economic report shows glimmers of hope, its cratering housing market is still the elephant in the room.
Biden's Natural Gas Export Pause Is Good for the Working Class
A report released this week by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association found that one out of six households are behind on their home energy bills and the amount they owe to their utilities has reached record levels.
Joe Biden is trending down Jimmy Carter's path: Energy expert
"President Biden's recent pause on new permits for liquified natural gas (LNG) exports is foolish policy," the expert said in an op-ed.
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Joe Biden halts natural gas exports over "existential" climate threat
The White House said on Friday that it was pausing authorizations until it could come up with new criteria that factor in environmental and economic impacts.
Another sign China's economy is in deep trouble
Chian's exports were down last year for the first time since 2016 amid slumping international demand and rising interest rates.
Grain prices plummet as grocery costs stay high
PPI fall in grains yet to ease grocery costs amid inflation, with experts predicting possible price surges ahead.
US poultry exports hit by ban amid bird flu scare
The ban, which comes just two weeks before Christmas, will be a blow for some poultry farmers.
Putin may be forced to end Ukraine invasion under this condition
Falling export revenues might hurt the Russian president's ability to continue to the war he started, one expert has said.
Gas Exports Are America's Hidden National Security Vulnerability
When it comes to China—or any adversary—gas is a zero-sum game.
Is the U.S. headed for a bread shortage?
Tuesday's dam collapse in Ukraine flooded the region's agricultural fields, leading to some concern about how wheat supplies elsewhere will be affected.
I'm a Fisherman and Natural Gas Exports Are Killing My Way of Life
I was raised on Louisiana's waters. My grandfather taught me to fish, shrimp, and oyster here. He made a living out on the water, and now, as a husband and father myself, I provide for my wife, Nicole, and our two kids, Justin and Macie, the same way—as a commercial fisherman and oysterman.
End All Russian Oil and Gas Imports, Including into Europe
The U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas imports will not be truly effective unless Europe participates.
What Does The U.S. Import From Russia?
While vokda most often comes to mind, Russia also imports billions of dollars in mineral fuels, precious metals and agricultural products to the U.S.
Ambassador Bridge Blockade Has Halted $650M of Goods From Coming Into U.S.
Michigan Governor Whitmer's office estimates that 10,000 commercial vehicles cross the bridge between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Canada daily.
Trucker Blockade at U.S.-Canada Border Causes Over $1B in Losses Daily
"In a matter of a couple of months, you're talking about losing more money than all of General Motors is worth," labor expert Arthur Wheaton told Newsweek.
Russia Has Exported Just 48M of a Promised 1 Billion Sputnik COVID Vaccines
"I think in some cases, it's actually left Russia's reputation...a little worse off than it would have been if it had done nothing," professor Judy Twigg said.
Thai COVID Vaccine Maker Facing Production Shortage, Shot Exports Limited
A surge in new cases and deaths due to the more contagious Delta variant has caused a strain on hospital facilities and threatens economic setbacks.