BIZ BUZZ: Cement tariffs tug-of-war

2025 年 10 月 9 日 business, economy, international, trade

Talk about being caught between a rock and a hard place. We’re referring to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, who must soon make a Solomonic decision regarding tariffs on cement. On one hand are the cement importers who fear that raising tariffs or safeguard duties too high—with around 16 percent as the threshold—will force them out

WTO says AI-related buying binge, spike in US imports spur unexpected rise in goods trade

2025 年 10 月 7 日 business, economy, international, technology, trade

GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization is sharply raising its forecast for trade growth in goods this year after an unexpectedly strong first half due to rising AI-related purchases, front-loaded imports in the U.S. over tariff fears and robust developing-world trade. The Geneva-based trade body said Tuesday its economists are increasing their prediction of

India seeks US tariff relief, offers corn and energy imports

Summarize Next Article India seeks US tariff relief, offers corn and energy imports By Akash Pandey Sep 27, 2025 05: 21 pm What’s the story India and the US are currently in the process of negotiating a trade deal. As part of these negotiations, India has proposed buying corn from the US for ethanol production and increasing its energy purchases.