Brazil-Arab Trade Continues to Flourish, Bilateral Commerce Hits $10.61 Billion in 2023

Brazil’s robust trade relationship with the Arab world is flourishing, as evident from an eight percent surge in Brazilian exports to Arab nations during the first seven months of 2023. The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) reported that this growth has led to a total trade value of $10.61 billion, showcasing the strong economic ties between the two regions. Key trade partners, such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have significantly contributed to this growth, with exports reaching $1.873 billion and $1.646 billion, respectively. The ABCC’s role in fostering this collaboration and promoting bilateral economic cooperation has driven this growth.
Russia says EU carbon border tax may impinge on global trade rules

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the European Union’s plans to impose carbon emission costs on imports of goods may clash with the global trade rules and threaten the safety of energy supplies.
G7 pledge cooperation on carbon leakage as EU border tariff looms

The Group of Seven leaders on Sunday pledged to work together to tackle carbon leakage, weeks before the European Union is due to propose a world-first plan to impose CO2 emission costs on imports of certain polluting goods.
U.S. trade czar Tai says upbeat on prospects for ‘intense’ trade talks with EU

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Thursday she will accompany President Joe Biden to Brussels next week for “intense negotiations” to try to resolve trade disputes over aircraft subsidies and steel and aluminum.
U.S. Chamber group urges quick U.S., EU action to end tariffs, adopt privacy shield

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday urged the United States and European Union to quickly resolve their disputes over steel and aluminum tariffs and aircraft subsidies, and adopt a new privacy shield to better coordinate digital policy.
EU’s carbon border tariff to target steel, cement, power, Bloomberg News says

The European Union plans to impose carbon emission costs on imports of goods including steel, cement and electricity, Bloomberg News reported late on Wednesday.
EXCLUSIVE China bars banks from selling commodities-linked products to retail buyers -sources

China’s banking regulator has asked lenders to stop selling investment products linked to commodities futures to mom-and-pop buyers, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, to curb investment losses amid volatile commodity prices.