Trade News

Trump's Rate-Cut Ultimatum to the Fed Is Likely to Fall on Deaf Ears, Analysts Say

President Trump publicly called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates or face trade retaliation against countries running deficits with the US, but analysts note that historically strong stock market returns under his presidency make Fed compliance unlikely.

Sep 14, 2026

China Exports Surge 25% in August as Auto and Semiconductor Shipments Shatter Records

China's August exports jump 25% year-on-year to widen trade surplus to $119.1 billion

Sep 8, 2026

South Korea Semiconductor Exports to India Surge 30%, Driven by Electronics and AI Demand

South Korea's exports to India surged over 30% year-on-year, with semiconductor shipments the primary driver as India's electronics manufacturing and AI infrastructure build-out accelerates chip imports.

Sep 7, 2026

South Korea Transfers Industrial ODA Management to KOTRA After 14 Years to Deepen Overseas Business Links

South Korea reassigns industrial ODA management from KIAT to KOTRA effective September 1, 2026.

Aug 31, 2026

India Sends Largest-Ever Business Delegation to Japan as Goyal Leads 200+ Leaders on Four-Day Trade Push

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal leads 200+ business leaders to Japan August 24-27, the country's largest-ever business delegation, targeting manufacturing FDI, semiconductor collaboration, and supply chain diversification.

Aug 24, 2026

Iceland Faces Narrow August 29 Vote on Resuming EU Accession Talks Amid Security and Fisheries Sovereignty Debate

Iceland votes August 29th on resuming EU accession talks, with polling showing a narrow "yes" lead; financial implications include ISK appreciation potential, fisheries industry restructuring, and improved capital market access.

Aug 24, 2026

India FTA Exports Surge 25% to $43 Billion in Q1; Partner Share Rises to 33.4%

India's exports to FTA partner nations surged 25% to $43 billion in Q1, with partner nations now accounting for 33.4% of total exports as trade pact utilization strengthens.

Aug 8, 2026

China First-Half Foreign Trade Breaks 25 Trillion Yuan, Surging 16.9% Despite Global Headwinds

China's General Administration of Customs reported that total goods trade for H1 2026 reached a record 25.47 trillion yuan, growing 16.9% year-on-year, demonstrating Chinese exporters' resilience despite complex external conditions including US tariff pressures.

Jul 15, 2026

Celltrion Secures Sole AAA Korea Customs Export Safety Rating Among Pharma Firms

Celltrion, South Korea's largest biosimilar maker, maintained its AAA-grade export safety management certification from Korea Customs Service, remaining the only pharmaceutical or biotech company among 773 certified firms to hold the top rating.

Jul 15, 2026

China's Monthly Car Exports Break 1 Million Barrier as Total Trade Hits New Records

China exceeded 1 million monthly car exports for the first time, according to the Financial Times, as Beijing also became the world's second-largest importer with overall trade surging to new records.

Jul 14, 2026

Singapore Electronics Exports Rebound, Signaling Asia Tech Supply Chain Recovery

Singapore's electronics export data showed a meaningful rebound outperforming consensus expectations, reflecting recovering demand from China, the US, and Europe

Jun 18, 2026

Weaker Rupee Lifts India Goods Exports to Six-Month High as US Imports Surge 54%

India goods exports hit a six-month high as rupee depreciation makes merchandise cheaper globally; US imports surged 54% year-on-year signaling strong domestic demand.

Jun 16, 2026

PDD Stock Slides After Temu Parent Misses Q1 Revenue Estimates Amid US Trade Headwinds

PDD Holdings stock fell after the Temu parent reported a Q1 2026 revenue miss, extending pressure on Chinese e-commerce ADRs in a quarter marked by trade uncertainty

May 28, 2026

India's April Trade Deficit Surges to $28.38B on Oil Import Shock

May 19, 2026