South Korea Posts Sixth Consecutive Current Account Surplus
South Korea reported a US$9.78 billion current account surplus in October, its sixth consecutive month, exceeding the previous month's US$10.94 billion surplus and driven by strong semiconductor and car exports; the accumulated surplus for the first ten months reached US$74.24 billion, more than tri...
South Korea Posts Sixth Consecutive Current Account Surplus
South Korea reported a US$9.78 billion current account surplus in October, its sixth consecutive month, exceeding the previous month's US$10.94 billion surplus and driven by strong semiconductor and car exports; the accumulated surplus for the first ten months reached US$74.24 billion, more than tri...
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36% Bias Score
EU to Impose Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Titanium Dioxide
The EU will impose definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide imports starting January 2025, prompting opposition from EU paint industries and a statement from China expressing concern and vowing to monitor the situation closely. This is one of 15 trade defense investigations the EU ...
EU to Impose Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Titanium Dioxide
The EU will impose definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide imports starting January 2025, prompting opposition from EU paint industries and a statement from China expressing concern and vowing to monitor the situation closely. This is one of 15 trade defense investigations the EU ...
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36% Bias Score
EU and Mercosur Conclude Free Trade Agreement Amidst Opposition
The European Union and Mercosur trade bloc reached a free trade agreement after more than 20 years of negotiations, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones; however, the deal faces opposition from several EU member states and environmental groups.
EU and Mercosur Conclude Free Trade Agreement Amidst Opposition
The European Union and Mercosur trade bloc reached a free trade agreement after more than 20 years of negotiations, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones; however, the deal faces opposition from several EU member states and environmental groups.
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36% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Deal Reached Despite French Opposition
The EU and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones, projected to save businesses \$4.26 billion annually in tariffs, despite opposition from France and other EU nations concerned about unfair competition and envir...
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Deal Reached Despite French Opposition
The EU and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones, projected to save businesses \$4.26 billion annually in tariffs, despite opposition from France and other EU nations concerned about unfair competition and envir...
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36% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Nears Finalization Amidst Concerns
The EU and Mercosur are poised to finalize a massive free trade agreement encompassing 700 million people, despite concerns about the impact on European farmers and deforestation in South America; the deal is expected to be announced on Friday.
EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Nears Finalization Amidst Concerns
The EU and Mercosur are poised to finalize a massive free trade agreement encompassing 700 million people, despite concerns about the impact on European farmers and deforestation in South America; the deal is expected to be announced on Friday.
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40% Bias Score
Trump planea aranceles a México, China y Canadá, impulsando una posible reubicación de la manufactura.
El presidente electo Donald Trump planea imponer aranceles adicionales del 10% a las importaciones chinas, un 25% a las mexicanas y canadienses, lo que podría llevar a que las empresas reubiquen su producción a países como Vietnam, Alemania, y otros países del sudeste asiático, aunque algunas empres...
Trump planea aranceles a México, China y Canadá, impulsando una posible reubicación de la manufactura.
El presidente electo Donald Trump planea imponer aranceles adicionales del 10% a las importaciones chinas, un 25% a las mexicanas y canadienses, lo que podría llevar a que las empresas reubiquen su producción a países como Vietnam, Alemania, y otros países del sudeste asiático, aunque algunas empres...
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36% Bias Score
BRI Boosts Trade, Infrastructure in Partner Countries
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has significantly increased trade with partner countries, as evidenced by a 26.6 percent rise in China-Laos trade in 2023 to \$7.1 billion, facilitated by the China-Laos Railway, and the growth of the China-Europe freight train network to 25 European and 11 Asi...
BRI Boosts Trade, Infrastructure in Partner Countries
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has significantly increased trade with partner countries, as evidenced by a 26.6 percent rise in China-Laos trade in 2023 to \$7.1 billion, facilitated by the China-Laos Railway, and the growth of the China-Europe freight train network to 25 European and 11 Asi...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Brazil and Other Brics Nations
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Brics countries, including Brazil, if they replace the dollar in trade; Brazil exported US\$36.9 billion worth of goods to the US in 2023, and the threat could severely impact these exports.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Brazil and Other Brics Nations
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Brics countries, including Brazil, if they replace the dollar in trade; Brazil exported US\$36.9 billion worth of goods to the US in 2023, and the threat could severely impact these exports.
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48% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized After 25 Years
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade deal after 25 years, aiming to connect over 700 million people and boost trade by eliminating over 90% of tariffs, despite concerns from farmers and environmental groups over potential negative impacts.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized After 25 Years
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade deal after 25 years, aiming to connect over 700 million people and boost trade by eliminating over 90% of tariffs, despite concerns from farmers and environmental groups over potential negative impacts.
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44% Bias Score
BRI Drives Economic Growth in Participating Countries
The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) drives economic development in over 150 countries through infrastructure investment, trade promotion, and technology transfer, leading to job creation and improved living standards, as evidenced by projects in Egypt like the Sadat City textile projec...
BRI Drives Economic Growth in Participating Countries
The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) drives economic development in over 150 countries through infrastructure investment, trade promotion, and technology transfer, leading to job creation and improved living standards, as evidenced by projects in Egypt like the Sadat City textile projec...
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56% Bias Score
Chancay Port Inauguration: BRI Cuts South America-Asia Shipping Time by Half
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte jointly inaugurated the Chancay port in Peru, a flagship Belt and Road Initiative project that cuts sea freight time between South America and Asia by half, from 45 to 23 days, boosting economic cooperation and trade efficiency.
Chancay Port Inauguration: BRI Cuts South America-Asia Shipping Time by Half
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte jointly inaugurated the Chancay port in Peru, a flagship Belt and Road Initiative project that cuts sea freight time between South America and Asia by half, from 45 to 23 days, boosting economic cooperation and trade efficiency.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Over Potential Common Currency
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS nations if they create a common currency to replace the US dollar, escalating trade tensions and potentially impacting global financial markets.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Over Potential Common Currency
President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS nations if they create a common currency to replace the US dollar, escalating trade tensions and potentially impacting global financial markets.
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44% Bias Score