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Trade Relations

Middle East Briefing

Egypt Offers 15% Suez Canal Discount to Regain Trade Flow

05/19/2025

Egypt introduces a 15 percent discount on Suez Canal transit fees to offset trade losses from Red Sea disruptions. A look at the background, impact, and implications for global business.

India Briefing

India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025

05/19/2025

India Briefing shares the latest 2025 update on India's free trade agreements (FTA). India and the EU concluded the 11th round of FTA talks on May 18, 2025, reportedly agreeing to opt for a two-stage approach to finalize the deal.

China Briefing

75 Years of China-Denmark Ties: Trends and Opportunities in Bilateral Trade and Investment

05/16/2025

The growing trade and investment relationship between China and Denmark not only reflects mutual economic interests but also highlights the complementary strengths of each nation.

Middle East Briefing

US President Trump’s Middle East Visit Unlocks Trillion-Dollar Trade and Tech Deals

05/16/2025

Trump’s Middle East visit in May 2025 catalyzes investments and tech partnerships across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

05/16/2025

Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

Vietnam Briefing

Australia-Vietnam Ties Poised to Strengthen in PM Albanese’s New Term

05/15/2025

Australia’s re-elected Labor government signals continuity in Asia-Pacific engagement, with a strategic focus on Vietnam, climate partnerships, digital transformation, and resilient regional trade. 

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

05/14/2025

This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on May 14, 2025. Most recently, US and China agreed to cut reciprocal tariff rates to 10 percent for a period of 90 days; US reduced de minimis tariff rates but costs remain high for small parcels.

China Briefing

Carney’s Canada: What’s Next for China-Canada Trade and Investment?

05/13/2025

Mark Carney’s pro-trade stance as Canada’s new Prime Minister could open up new trade and business opportunities with China, particularly in clean energy, agriculture, and energy trade.

India Briefing

India-Belgium Ties Enter New Era of Defense Manufacturing and Scientific Research

05/12/2025

India and Belgium are expanding strategic ties through joint defense ventures, scientific collaboration, and economic diplomacy, with a focus on trade growth, technology transfer, and innovation in space and security sectors.

India Briefing

India-UK FTA Finalized After Three Years of Negotiations

05/09/2025

The India–UK FTA, finalized on May 6, 2025, targets implementation in the next 15 months, aiming to enhance trade, reduce tariffs on 90 percent of goods, improve market access, and create jobs in both countries.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia Eyes Trade Growth with China, Thailand via Rail and Port

05/07/2025

Malaysia’s inland port and rail upgrades aim to boost trade with China and Thailand and lower logistics costs regionally.

China Briefing

Albanese’s Re-election Reinvigorates China-Australia Trade Relations Amid US Tensions

05/06/2025

Explore the latest developments in China-Australia trade relations, including agricultural exports and strategic diversification amid US-China trade tensions, under Australia's PM Albanese's renewed leadership.

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