Import & World Trade News Monitoring

NBG Replenishes International Reserves as IMF Praises Georgia’s ‘Resilience’

Georgia’s central bank has been steadily replenishing its international reserves in recent months, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the ‘resilience’ of the Georgian economy amid both domestic and international challenges. Experts have …

Trump’s tariff deals stack up, threatening to redraw global trade

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Stellantis warns of big import tariffs impact on earnings

Stellantis has outlined the sizeable impact of US tariffs – which apply to imported vehicles and parts – on its business. The company expects tariffs to reduce its earnings by around €1.5bn this year – with the bulk of that sum incurred in the second half. …

Xi’s charm offensive cuts both ways in the Global South

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on an economic charm offensive across the Global South’s emerging markets. As tensions with the West escalate and economic headwinds gather at home, China’s president has turned to emerging markets with promises of …

How India Can Lead the Global Shift in API Self-Reliance Amid Tariff Pressures

 by – Ms. Shivani Wagh, Joint Managing Director, Supriya Lifescience Ltd. In recent years, the global pharmaceutical landscape has witnessed growing momentum toward self-reliance in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing, particularly amid …

IMF maintains SA outlook amid ‘marginally’ higher global optimism

Financial institution hails general resilience but warns that US tariffs could end up being higher than expected 29 July 2025 - 15:30 by Hilary Joffe The IMF  is marginally more optimistic about the global economy’s prospects than it was three months ago, …

Floating LNG Becomes Superstar in Global Gas Markets

Floating LNG is having its moment. Once dismissed as costly and unreliable, FLNG is now one of the fastest-growing segments in the gas industry—and analysts at Rystad Energy say global FLNG capacity is on track to more than triple by 2030, reaching 42 …

AstraZeneca CEO Says World 'Needs to Share' in Global Pharma R&D

In AstraZeneca’s second-quarter earnings call Tuesday, CEO Pascal Soriot said the U.S. pays too much to support global pharmaceutical R&D. “We’ve had many interactions with administration at different levels,” Soriot said, after being asked about the …

VinFast follows Tesla to India: International EV giants enter auto market, but BYD still operates remotely

Earlier this month, US EV giant Tesla Motors opened its showroom in India at BKC, Mumbai. A fortnight later, we saw Vietnamese electric car maker VinFast launching its first outlet in the country. But the world’s biggest EV automaker BYD is still …

India now supplies one-third of US smartphone imports, eroding China’s lead

TDT | agencies Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com As of mid-2025, India accounts for 36 per cent of US smartphone imports, up from 11 per cent a year ago, according to a report by The Indian Express. The shift is driven largely by Apple’s expanding …

Donald Trump says US will likely set global tariff rate at 15% to 20%

United States President Donald Trump on Monday said he would likely introduce a global baseline tariff between 15% and 20% for countries that have not negotiated separate trade agreements with Washington. “For the world, I would say it’ll be somewhere in …

India Overtakes China as Top US Smartphone Import Source in 2025

In a seismic shift for global supply chains, India has eclipsed China as the primary source of smartphones imported into the United States, marking a pivotal moment in the reconfiguration of tech manufacturing amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Recent …

Surging US imports and lower tariffs to lift global growth, IMF predicts

Ann Wangui: Honesty is the currency of my import trade

Ann Wangui: Honesty is the currency of my import trade (Photo: Ann W) In the heart of Nairobi, Ann Wangui is building a global supply network, one shipment at a time. As founder of Reign Imports, her drop-shipping business links Kenyan consumers to goods …

 Africa Imports 120m Tons Of Petroleum Products Yearly – Dangote 

1 LAGOS  – Due to the Africa’s limited domestic refining capacity, the continent imports over 120 million tonnes of refined petroleum products annually, at a cost of approximately $90 billion, President/ Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, …

Egypt Plans More LNG Deals, Driving Global Competition for Fuel

For Cairo, the financial impact of the heavy purchases is significant. Its import bill for petroleum products and LNG is expected to be about $20 billion this year, up from $12.5 billion in 2024, according to people familiar with the plans who asked not to …

India’s Q1 FY26 Exports Show Strength; Forex Reserves Cover 11 Months Of Imports

Despite the ongoing shifts in global trade dynamics, India's trade performance remained resilient in the first quarter of the financial year 2026, according to the Monthly Economic Review report released by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA). The …

5,892 Economic Operator Certificates Issued To Fast-Track Exports & Imports: Minister

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The government has taken many steps to fast-track exports and imports under the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) framework, which includes a higher level of facilitation for outgoing and incoming consignments, the …

Xi's Charm Offensive Cuts Both Ways In The Global South

Latest stories Economic shock eases as Trump retreats on highest tariffs Unspoken push factors behind Thai-Cambodia conflict China's AI leap elevating stealth fighter ambitions However, China's cooling economy, rampant overcapacity concerns and …

Veripath Releases its Q2 2025 NAVs Showing Continued Growth and Outperformance

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veripath Farmland Partners (Veripath) is pleased to release its Q2 2025 NAVs, highlighting another quarter of consistent returns, disciplined expansion, and benchmark outperformance. …

intelliRANK Announces Launch of 'Boxes & Dreams' — First-Ever Anthem for Amazon Sellers

"Boxes & Dreams," a first-of-its-kind anthem by Marcel Marculescu, debuts August 4, celebrating the journey of Amazon sellers worldwide. WASHINGTON DC, WA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- intelliRANK, a leading …

Splinterlands Launches Frontier Format, Unlocking a True Free-to-Play Card Battle Experience

Frontier Format introduces a truly free-to-play experience, letting players earn and own digital cards through fast, strategic gameplay. MEDIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Splinterlands Levels Up Accessibility with …

Ruiz Financial Group Unveils Proprietary SMART™ Planning Process to Help Clients Maintain Lifestyle in Retirement

SYLVANIA, OH, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ruiz Financial Group, LLC (RFG), an independent, fee-based wealth management firm, today introduced its innovative SMART™ Planning process – a comprehensive financial planning framework …

MartynGBuckets Redefines Private Coaching With Elite Business Growth Systems

MGBSP Services delivers education-based transformation for entrepreneurs through private coaching, systems, and strategic growth tools. ERIE, PA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MartynGBuckets Introduces an Exclusive Paradigm …

PractiTest and Abstracta Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive QA Innovation and Community Leadership

TEL AVIV-YAFO, ISRAEL, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PractiTest, the intelligent test management platform, and Abstracta, a leading global quality solutions company, today announced a strategic partnership rooted in a shared mission: to …

Joyalukkas secures landmark AED 500 million working capital deal with Emirates NBD to fuel global expansion

DUBAI, EMIRATE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joyalukkas, one of the world’s largest jewellery retailers, has announced a landmark AED 500 million working capital facility provision through Emirates NBD, a leading …

Form 941 Deadline Nears! TaxZerone Urges Businesses to File Q2 2025 Returns by July 31

With just days left to file Form 941 for Q2, TaxZerone offers a reliable and efficient way to meet the IRS deadline. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Employers across the country are reminded that the deadline to …

Enkrypt AI report reveals vulnerabilities in Azure, AWS, and Meta AI safety guardrails

New red team study reveals enterprise AI guardrails lack real-world resilience and highlights a path to stronger defenses. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enkrypt AI has released a new report, “When Guardrails Bend …

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Announces Listing of Iconic Tipple House in Mt. Crested Butte

Ski-In, Ski-Out Retreat On 1.5 Acres Features Reclaimed Materials from the Gold Links Mine near Ohio City, CO CRESTED BUTTE, CO, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (LIV SIR) proudly announces …

Beyond Soil Carbon: Boomitra launches first Biomass Carbon Removal Project

Boomitra’s Oasis Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Project tackles woody bush encroachment in Botswana, restores grazing lands, delivers durable carbon removal SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boomitra, a global …

Modius Partners with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Deliver Next-Gen Data Center Infrastructure Management Solutions

Partnership integrates Modius’ DCIM platform with MHI’s technologies to boost efficiency, sustainability, and reliability in data centers worldwide SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modius ®Inc., a leading …

Diversified Botanics Applauds FDA’s Formal Action Targeting Synthetic, Concentrated 7-OH

CEO Ryan Niddel supports FDA's scheduling recommendation SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diversified Botanics today voiced strong support for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s enforcement …

Finbotica Cuts Research Time by 97% with AI-Driven Stock Analysis Service

SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finbotica, the intelligent financial research and automation platform for retail investors, today announced the release of version 2025.4, a major update designed to dramatically …

Outsourcing Accounting and Bookkeeping Services Helps U.S. Finance Firms Maintain Control and Compliance

IBN Technologies helps finance firms across the U.S. reduce errors, stay compliant, and gain financial clarity through outsourced bookkeeping and accounting. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finance firms whether …

Savannah Welcomes Divorce Mediation Center’s Family Advocacy to Serve Families

Providing Practical, Low-Cost, Low-Conflict Solutions for Family Divorce Transitions Without Litigation SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Divorce Mediation Center LLC is expanding its mission of compassionate, …

Nexos Invest Facilitates $30.5M Construction Loan for Origin by Artefacto

Nexos Invest secures $30.5M loan for Origin by Artefacto, reaffirming its leadership in high-impact real estate funding across Florida. AVENTURA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nexos Invest, a leading mortgage lender in …

Fund Middle and Back-Office Services Unlock New Operational Value for U.S. Hedge Fund Investors

Reliable fund middle and back-office services now drive reporting precision and operational efficiency in funds. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the increasing complexity of fund management, hedge funds are …

Soriano Motori Announces U.S. Manufacturing Expansion with The Giaguaro V1-Series Line and Prototype Unveiling

grand opening event will take place on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 1200 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Soriano Motori, the Italian innovator known for its electric vehicle legacy, …

Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Forges Community Benefit Agreement with Swift Current Energy

The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is excited to announce a 20-year Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) with Swift Current Energy. SPRINGFIELD, IL, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Springfield Sangamon Growth …