Trade

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — Business & Economy China’s export machine has roared back to life in the opening months of 2026, defying trade tensions with Washington and surging far beyond economists’ expectations. Official figures released in Beijing show that exports jumped by more than 20% in January and February, nearly three times the rate predicted by analysts. The performance puts the...

Published: 3 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online India and Canada have taken a significant step toward revitalising bilateral relations with the signing of a landmark nuclear energy cooperation agreement, marking a reset in ties that had been strained in recent years. The centrepiece of the renewed partnership is a long‑term uranium supply deal valued at approximately $2.6 billion Canadian dollars, under which Canada’s Cameco Corporation will...

Published: 3 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has taken a dangerous turn for global maritime trade after Tehran issued fresh threats to commercial shipping in the Gulf, warning that vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz could face attack as Iran intensifies its response to recent Western military strikes. At the same time, senior US military...

Published: 2 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online India and Canada agreed on a suite of strategic economic and diplomatic measures during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to India, marking a significant reset in ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The talks in New Delhi and progress on long-stalled cooperation reflect intentions to deepen bilateral relations after years of diplomatic strain. At the centre...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online While Wall Street and some global markets initially reacted positively to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down large portions of former President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, many Asian firms and exporters are far less celebratory, citing ongoing uncertainty and disrupted plans as the main reason for their restraint. The ruling, which invalidated a central legal basis for Trump’s...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online While Wall Street and some global markets initially reacted positively to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down large portions of former President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, many Asian firms and exporters are far less celebratory, citing ongoing uncertainty and disrupted plans as the main reason for their restraint. The ruling, which invalidated a central legal basis for Trump’s...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Canada’s Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, has indicated that the United States is unlikely to remove tariffs on Canadian goods in the near term, signalling ongoing tensions in North America’s trade relationship. Her remarks come amid heightened concerns from Canadian exporters about the economic impact of sustained tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other key products. Speaking at a press...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Canada’s finance minister has signalled that Washington is unlikely to remove tariffs on Canadian goods any time soon, even as Ottawa seeks to resolve persistent trade friction with its largest trading partner. In comments to reporters in Ottawa, François-Philippe Champagne acknowledged that the United States views access to its market as something other countries must pay for,...

Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Former US President Donald Trump has repeatedly turned to tariffs as a core tool of his trade policy, aiming to reshape America’s economic relationships with key trading partners. Tariffs — taxes levied on imported goods — have figured prominently in his approach both during his 2017–2021 presidency and in his renewed political rhetoric since announcing a bid...

Published: 24 February 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Global trade experienced fresh turmoil this week as U.S. President Donald Trump’s scramble to salvage his embattled tariff policy sparked widespread economic confusion and diplomatic strain. The upheaval follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down much of Trump’s sweeping global tariffs imposed under emergency powers, a decision that authorities and businesses around the world say has...