Trade & Tariffs

Panama court voids CK Hutchison’s canal port concession

Panama’s Supreme Court annulled the concession held by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings’ subsidiary Panama Ports Company to operate ports on both sides of the Panama Canal.

US targets Cuba’s oil suppliers with new tariff authority

President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorising an additional ad valorem duty on imports from any country that directly or indirectly sells or provides oil to Cuba.

India and the EU finalize a free trade pact

India and the European Union signed a free trade agreement on January 27, 2026, creating a combined market billed at roughly two billion people.

State-run companies to launch Bharat Container Line to cut reliance on foreign carriers

Several Indian state-owned entities plan to form a container shipping line, Bharat Container Line, under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative to reduce dependence on foreign carriers for export-import shipments.

China and Canada agree to lower tariffs and adjust EV tax rates

China and Canada announced tariff relief and other trade steps during Mark Carney’s Beijing visit, signalling a reset in bilateral relations.

US–Taiwan deal to cut tariffs and expand Taiwanese investment in US semiconductors

The United States signed a deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 percent and secure at least $250 billion in new Taiwanese chip and tech investment in the United States.

US–Taiwan trade deal lowers tariffs and commits Taiwanese tech investment in the US

Washington and Taipei reached a trade deal that lowers US tariffs on Taiwanese goods and includes at least $250 billion in new Taiwanese chip and tech investment in the United States.

U.S. and Taiwan agree to cut tariffs in exchange for $250 billion in U.S. tech investment

The United States and Taiwan reached a trade deal cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods in exchange for $250 billion in new investments in U.S. technology industries.

Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies commit $250B in direct US semiconductor investments

Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies agreed to invest $250 billion directly in the U.S. semiconductor industry under a trade deal signed by the Trump administration and Taiwan.

US sanctions oil tankers moving Venezuelan oil

The new US sanctions target four companies and their tankers, aiming to cut financial support to Maduro's government.

India sets 11-12% tariff on some steel imports for three years

The tariff aims to protect India's steel industry from cheap imports mainly from China and other countries.

India and Bangladesh suspend visa services amid escalating diplomatic tensions

India and Bangladesh suspended mutual visa services amid protests and violent incidents, reflecting strained diplomatic ties and internal political instability.

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