Global Trade

U.S. secures trade and critical minerals pacts with four Southeast Asian nations, tackling tariff and non-tariff barriers.

China and U.S. conclude two-day high-level economic talks in Malaysia during the October 25-26 consultations, reaching basic consensus on resolving bilateral trade issues.

President Trump, following White House talks with Australian PM Albanese, unveiled significant new statements on U.S.-China trade on October 20.

Chittagong Port revokes berthing permits for Maersk and CMA CGM vessels, citing illegal surcharges in a sharp fee dispute.

Recently, Trump signals openness to ease tensions, while his administration quietly relaxes key tariff policies.

A new era of costly maritime trade begins as reciprocal exorbitant port fees between the US and China take effect on October 14, 2025, a pivotal date for global shipping.

On August 27, 2025, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) held its regular press briefing, releasing the Global Trade Friction Index for June.

In May, the global trade friction index remained high, with a month-on-month decrease of 37.8% in the involved amount.

On June 27, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) released its latest data showing that the Global Trade Friction Index rose to 131 in April

The total value of global trade friction measures increased by 26.1% year-on-year and surged by 152.3% month-on-month.

The total value of trade-related friction measures fell 19.9% year-on-year and 2% month-on-month.

The global trade friction landscape remains severe, with the index for January 2025 recorded at 106, reflecting a YoY increase of 8.3% and a month-over-month (MoM) rise of 1.8% in trade friction-related measures.

The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) released data on December 28, 2024, showing that the Global Trade Tension Index stood at 106, remaining at a high level.

On January 17, 2025, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) released the Global Economic and Trade Friction Index for November 2024 at its monthly press briefing.

Looking ahead to 2025, global economic growth is expected to remain stable but with widening disparities across regions. Inflation is projected to continue its downward trajectory, while labor markets are expected to remain relatively stable.

On December 27, Sun Xiao, spokesperson for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), released the October Global Trade Friction Index.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a significant tariff increase on Chinese imports of solar wafers, polysilicon, and select tungsten products.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico has raised alarms among alcohol distributors.

On a daily basis, this translates to the movement of 523,000 TEUs worldwide.

Pascal Lamy, former Director-General of the World Trade Organization and distinguished professor at CEIBS, shared his perspective on the evolving landscape of global trade.

Memorandum of Understanding between the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade.

According to the National Retail Federation, Trump's plans involve imposing a 10% or 20% tariff on all imported goods and an additional 60% to 100% tariff on Chinese products.

South Korea’s Trade Surplus Reaches $3.2 Billion in October; Germany’s Import Prices Drop in September for First Time in Four Months.