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World Trade Organization (WTO)

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the global body that regulates international trade, ensuring fair rules and resolving disputes to facilitate smooth trade between member states.

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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, (second from right) sits next to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (far right), India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (second from left) and China's Premier Li Qiang (far left), during the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 7, 2025

Why is Donald Trump so afraid of BRICS?

Why is Donald Trump so afraid of BRICS?

The US president has vowed higher tariffs on BRICS nations that align with the bloc's plans to challenge US hegemony.
TradeJuly 8, 2025
Unidentified delegates leave the WTO's headquarters after a plenary session of the WTO General Council, at the World Trade Organization headquarters, in Geneva, Switzerland

WTO: EU, Germany push for new world trade body

WTO: EU, Germany push for new world trade body

A new initiative seeks to bypass the long-standing paralysis of World Trade Organization (WTO).
TradeJuly 4, 2025
A trader sits on the trading floor of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange beside a TV news screen showing President Trump

Is Donald Trump making Europe great again?

Is Donald Trump making Europe great again?

As Trump's erratic trade policy unnerves investors, Europe is increasingly moving in the focus of global money managers.
BusinessJune 25, 2025
An Airbus A380 plane and a Boeing 747 sitting next to each other on the tarmac of Frankfurt Airport in Germany

Aviation shake-up: Airbus surges ahead of Boeing

Aviation shake-up: Airbus surges ahead of Boeing

Boeing dominated the aircraft market but is now second to Airbus because it's making headlines for the wrong reasons.
BusinessJune 16, 2025
A shipping container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at Hai Phong port

China, UK trade deals with Trump pile pressure on EU

China, UK trade deals with Trump pile pressure on EU

Britain and China have both struck trade deals with the US, while the EU is still pondering its way out of tariff hell.
TradeJune 12, 2025
President Harry Truman signs the North Atlantic Pact on August 24, 1949. Around him diplomats of signatory nations and American officials to witness this signing, all older white men.

How the US led 'the West' after World War II

How the US led 'the West' after World War II

After the end of World War II, the US led the way in establishing structures that would allow countries to cooperate.
ConflictsMay 8, 202503:45 min
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