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In principle, the rules of trade are simple. The economic concept involves the buying and selling of goods or services.

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A man in with a cap standing in a carpentry shop in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany

Germany: A new scheme to fill the skilled labor gap

Germany: A new scheme to fill the skilled labor gap

A program in a flood-hit region in Germany aims to convince young jobseekers about the advantages of learning a trade.
BusinessDecember 7, 2023
A TOGG EV plant near Bursa, Turkey

As economy tanks, Turkish companies eye Egypt

As economy tanks, Turkish companies eye Egypt

Rampant inflation and economic uncertainty have pushed many companies in Turkey to relocate to Egypt.
BusinessDecember 2, 2023
An aerial photo shows a docked ship at the Hambantota International Port in Sri Lanka on December 14, 2019

How China became the world's largest debt collector

How China became the world's largest debt collector

China has loaned $1.3 trillion for infrastructure projects from Asia to Latin America to boost trade.
TradeNovember 26, 2023
Verdi poster calling for Amazon strike

German activists launch Black Friday campaign against Amazon

German activists launch Black Friday campaign against Amazon

The Peng! Collective has started a new intervention against Amazon. Unionists want a crackdown on subcontractors.
BusinessNovember 24, 2023
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (right) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive for a welcoming ceremony

Why the EU-Canada trade deal is a big deal

Why the EU-Canada trade deal is a big deal

Its proponents say the EU-Canada trade agreement is progress, others see it as a threat to national sovereignty.
BusinessNovember 22, 2023
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (center) on stage at the German-Nigerian Business Forum 2023 in Berlin

German-Nigerian Business Forum seeks to woo investors

German-Nigerian Business Forum seeks to woo investors

The summit sent a clear message: Africa's most populous nation is open for business.
BusinessNovember 22, 2023
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A picture of a car shown by Chinese manufacturer BYD at the auto show 2023 in Germany

EV subsidies: Will EU-China row lead to a tariffs war?

Europe's auto industry is concerned about a wave of cheap electric vehicles from China hitting the EU market.
BusinessSeptember 15, 2023
A person dressed in a silver protective suit and helmut stands in front of a fiery furnace

Is Germany losing its competitive edge?

High energy costs, skilled worker shortages and too much bureaucracy are putting German companies under pressure.
BusinessJune 14, 202305:00 min
A massive container ship entering the Panama Canal

Climate change could cut off the Panama Canal

The water level in the Panama Canal is falling due to less rain. It may put global supply chains at risk.
BusinessMay 29, 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 20th National Congress of China's ruling Communist Party in Beijing, China, on Oct. 16, 2022.

Will the EU move to curb Chinese investments?

The EU wants to reduce dependence on incoming Chinese investment. Can it and should it?
BusinessOctober 25, 2022
A container ship sitting in Hamburg's port

Germany at odds over Chinese investors

Differences in Germany's government have stalled a bid by a Chinese shipping giant seeking a stake in the Hamburg port.
BusinessOctober 21, 2022
A container ship, MSC Aries, is seen moored at the Port of Los Angeles

Supply shortages not seen easing any time soon

If 2021 was the year the world ran out of everything, prospects are unlikely to change much for most of next year.
BusinessDecember 24, 2021