Tag: Foreign trade
European companies view China’s economic course with concern
Beijing European companies in China are warning of an increasing isolation of the People’s Republic from the world economy. “There are worrying signs that China is turning inward again,” warned…
US industry wants to curb gas exports
new York Not only in Europe, but also in the USA, there is a fear of rising energy prices in winter. The industry is already calling for the export of…
Is Russia turning the gas tap to force Nord Stream 2 to go into operation?
Berlin For Oliver Krischer, the matter is clear: “Gazprom and Putin have cut gas deliveries to the west in order to put the unnecessary Nord Stream 2 pipeline into operation…
Submarine dispute threatens EU trade deal with Australia
Bangkok It is an unusually complex situation that Australia’s Trade Minister Dan Tehan has found himself in for a few days. In view of the dispute over the failed submarine…
MEPs suspect Gazprom of market manipulation
Pipes for Nordstream 2 The construction of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline has been completed. (Photo: dpa) Brussels Several dozen EU MPs suspect a possible market manipulation of…
Submarine deal shows how easily Europe can be bypassed
Deep disappointment in international relations could hardly sound clearer: “I’m angry,” says French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. “You don’t do that among allies.” And he’s right. With the agreement…
USA want to enable Australia to use nuclear submarines
Scott Morrison and Joe Biden The US President (right) at a video conference with Australian Prime Minister Morrison and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (not in the picture). (Photo: Reuters)…
EU wants more trade relations with Taiwan
Brussels The EU is looking to join forces with value partners such as the USA in order to counter the growing power of China. “Democratic values and human rights are…
Tariffs on imports from the EU have risen since Brexit
Controls at the port of Dover The tariffs for imports from the EU have risen sharply. The costs are a consequence of Brexit and are weighing on the UK economy.…