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World politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

With Hormuz under strain, a trade corridor built for resilience faces a real-world test | Fortune

IMEC is a multimodal system linking India, the Gulf, and Europe, enhancing resilience amid geopolitical tensions and infrastructure challenges.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK steel exports to EU at risk as bloc doubles tariffs and halves quotas

The EU plans to double tariffs and halve quotas on steel imports to curb Chinese imports, impacting UK exports significantly.
#amazon
#bureaucracy
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

What Germany's Art Market Reveals About the Limits of Localism | Artnet News

The German economy's post-pandemic rebound has lagged behind other E.U. countries, and that stagnation has also been reflected in its art market.
Arts
Business
fromQuartz
1 week ago

Diverse Offerings & Strategic Investments Aid OMC Amid Stiff Rivalry

Omnicom's diverse portfolio and strategic investments enhance operational efficiency and shareholder value, despite challenges from low liquidity and competition.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Britain could adopt single market rules without MPs' vote as part of UK-EU reset

UK ministers plan to reshape EU relations with new legislation allowing dynamic alignment without full parliamentary votes.
#germany
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago
Germany news

German economy picks up pace even as unemployment spikes

Germany's economy returned to modest growth at the end of 2025 while unemployment rose above three million amid ongoing widespread corporate job cuts.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago
Germany news

Germany makes multiple arrests for illegal exports to Russia

Germany arrested five people for exporting at least €30 million of goods to Russia, including shipments to over 20 arms companies, violating EU sanctions.
#german-economy
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German exports were up in February but industrial output fell

German exports increased by 3.6% in February, but industrial production fell by 0.3%, indicating mixed economic signals.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German exports were up in February but industrial output fell

German exports increased by 3.6% in February, but industrial production fell by 0.3%, indicating mixed economic signals.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

One in five young Germans plans to leave the country

A significant portion of young Germans are planning to leave due to economic concerns and political extremism.
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

'Precarious' situation as damaged shipping containers arrive at Port of Long Beach

Aerial views showed multiple containers stacked and on the verge of dangerously teetering into the water, with many in uneven and awkward positions.
US news
European startups
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

China is becoming a 'factory to the factories,' powering global manufacturing in places like Southeast Asia even as U.S. trade declines | Fortune

China is increasing exports of industrial components while consumer goods exports decline, reshaping global supply chains.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Dozens of containers lost, damaged while en route to Port of Long Beach, Coast Guard says

32 shipping containers fell overboard from the OOCL Sunflower during heavy North Pacific weather, with 57 additional containers damaged upon arrival at Long Beach port.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Strike halts flights to and from Berlin

A Verdi union strike grounded all passenger flights at Berlin's Brandenburg airport for an entire day, affecting approximately 57,000 passengers across 445 flights, with around 2,000 employees participating in the walkout.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

The unequal flow of goods between Africa and Europe

Ghana's export surpluses from goods like gold and cocoa mask challenges for local industries, particularly poultry farming due to cheaper imports.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Paid IEEPA tariffs on overseas purchases? Here is what shipping companies are saying about refunds

After Trump ended the de minimis exemption last year, purchasing an item straight from an international vendor, regardless of the item's value, meant incurring International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs. Now, thanks to a ruling by the Supreme Court that overturned Trump's IEEPA tariffs, and a ruling by the Court of International Trade ruled that all tariffs paid under IEEPA must be returned, buyers may be able to collect a refund.
European startups
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

The European data center market is a puzzle with an increasing number of pieces

European data center investments are shifting from traditional markets like Germany and the UK toward Scandinavia and the Iberian Peninsula, driven by energy access, data sovereignty, and AI workload requirements.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany launches alliance to fairly recruit skilled workers

Germany seeks skilled workers from Vietnam to address labor shortages in power line construction.
#middle-east-conflict
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany's biggest airline sees soaring demand for direct flights

Middle East airspace closures force Lufthansa to increase direct European flights to Asia and Africa, disrupting global travel patterns and stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Middle East conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping, forcing vessel diversions, port delays, and confining cruise ship passengers amid heightened security concerns.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany's Merz 'concerned' as Mideast drives up energy prices

German Chancellor Merz supports US-Israeli military action against Iran while expressing concern about rising energy costs and economic impacts from Middle East conflict.
European startups
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US trade probes could lead to new tariffs for EU, China

The US launched two trade investigations targeting excess industrial capacity and forced labor imports, potentially leading to new tariffs on major trading partners after the Supreme Court limited Trump's tariff authority.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Mideast war plunges German industry into crisis

Germany's energy-intensive industries face severe disruption from Middle East conflict, with surging power costs and supply chain chaos threatening manufacturers across chemicals, steel, and cement sectors.
#germany-china-trade
#us-tariffs
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Shipping giant MSC facilitates trade from Israeli settlements through EU

MSC facilitated at least 957 shipments from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank to the United States in 2025, using European ports.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new tech turns cargo ship exhaust into limestone

Modular containers by Seabound capture up to 95% of ship exhaust CO2 using lime pellets that convert emissions into limestone.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK shelves 110m frictionless post-Brexit trade border project

The government hoped a single trade window (STW) would simplify border processes after Brexit by creating a single digital platform in which importers and exporters could upload all documentation linked to goods before they are transported. However, the STW project was paused in 2024 amid concerns over the cost of implementing the scheme. Government responses to freedom of information requests, submitted by the thinktank TaxWatch and seen by the Financial Times, now suggest no money has been spent on the project since January last year, with the Treasury writing that the programme had been brought to an early closure.
UK politics
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Digest: Google Faces Fresh EU Search Scrutiny; Alibaba's Qwen Processes 120 Million Orders in Six Days -

The European Commission has launched a new antitrust probe into Google, expanding its long-running scrutiny of the tech giant's advertising practices. Regulators suspect the company may be manipulating the pricing of its search ad auctions, potentially inflating clearing prices "to the detriment of advertisers," according to a February 9 letter sent to affected businesses and seen by Bloomberg. The investigation marks the latest in a series of EU actions against Google,
Marketing tech
Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

EU Clears Hartree's Acquisition of Coffee and Cocoa Trader Touton

European Commission approved Hartree Partners Holdings' acquisition of French green coffee and cocoa trader Touton, citing no competition concerns under EU Merger Regulation.
#tariffs
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Is Where Your Aldi Food Returns Actually Go When You Bring Them Back - Tasting Table

Aldi disposes of returned food items, including sealed and canned goods, instead of restocking or donating them.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

USEU economic ties show why neither side can decouple

US–EU trade is large and relatively balanced: US goods deficits offset by services surpluses leave a modest overall US deficit around $50 billion.
#panama-canal
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Logistics giant DP World replaces chief named in Epstein files

Sulayem's lengthy tenure at the helm of the logistics giant came to an end in a firestorm of controversy over his links with the disgraced financier, after recently declassified documents showed the pair had exchanged messages for years before and after Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting a minor for prostitution. The friendly exchanges between the two include discussions about deals and also mention bin Sulayem visiting Epstein's private island while sharing contacts in business and politics.
Business
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The economy's secret lifeline? Nature

A business model heavily focused on growth at the expense of nature is not only unsustainable, but threatens extinction if not reversed. That's according to a landmark "Business and Biodiversity Assessment Report" published by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), a global independent research body comprising more than 150 member states' governments. Setting out to reframe the often-destructive relationship between nature and commerce, the first-time assessment shows how business both impacts and depends on biodiversity,
Environment
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Reeves argues for deeper trade partnership with EU

Deeper alignment with the EU offers the UK major economic and security benefits while maintaining distance from the single market, customs union and free movement.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 month ago

Low-Value Imports Upend E.U. Ecommerce

Surging low-value imports priced ≤€150 flood the E.U. ecommerce market, reshaping competition, pressuring logistics and customs, and normalizing ultra-low price expectations.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Energy bottleneck in Middle East is damaging German economy

Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz after US-Israel attacks, disrupting 20% of global oil trade and causing sharp increases in energy prices across Europe and Germany.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Merz to outline EU position on tariffs to Trump on Tuesday

We want to achieve stability and predictability in trade relations. A united stance within the European Union is important in this regard. Businesses need planning security, and that applies on both sides of the Atlantic. We therefore expect clarity from the US government on the next steps.
Europe politics
#germany-china-relations
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Germany hosts North Sea summit as Europe keeps a weary eye on Arctic tensions

European leaders meet in Germany to coordinate North Sea energy and security while concerns over US interest in Greenland risk overshadowing the talks.
#germany-us-trade
#germany-china-trade-relations
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
2 months ago

7 ways Europe could hurt the U.S. if Trump doesn't back down over Greenland | Fortune

The European Union can deploy tariffs, investment restrictions, digital regulation, buy-local procurement, and anti-coercion measures to economically retaliate against U.S. pressure over Greenland.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Hamburg hosting North Sea energy summit

European leaders will meet at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg to expand clean energy infrastructure, especially wind power, with a multinational deal expected.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Trump tariffs, dollar's dip a double-hit to eurozone exports

The US dollar has weakened sharply since 2025, boosting the euro, pound and yen amid investor concern about US policy and explicit pro-devaluation signals.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany weighs boon and bane of China's industrial expansion

CATL operates a high-tech battery factory in Arnstadt, Germany, producing 14 GWh annually and exemplifying reverse technology transfer to Europe.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

German economy grew in latest quarter, but challenges remain

Germany's GDP rose 0.3% in Q4 2025 while inflation climbed to 2.1% in January and unemployment surpassed 3.08 million (6.6%).
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: IMF predicts stronger growth than expected

Germany's economy is projected to grow 1.1% in 2026, boosted by government spending and domestic demand, outperforming several G7 peers.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Trump tariffs: 'A deal is a deal,' EU insists

The European Commission demanded Washington honor the agreed tariff ceiling and provide full clarity after the US raised global tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's rail service dealt major blow by government

German government shifted promised rail investment toward highway construction, canceling key eastern rail projects and worsening Deutsche Bahn service and regional inequality.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland: How have EU allies responded?

Trump announced escalating tariffs on several European countries to pressure Denmark into selling Greenland, citing US national security and geopolitical competition with China and Russia.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Merz heads to Gulf as Germany looks to ease reliance on the US

Germany is strengthening ties with Gulf states to diversify trade, secure energy supply chains, attract investment, and accelerate green energy transitions amid shifting geopolitics.
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