Zimbabwe will ban exports of lithium concentrates next year as part of a push to make foreign mining companies develop refining operations in the country, a cabinet minister said.

A U.S.-China trade truce wasn’t enough to stem a sharp drop in shipments from China to America last month.

HighGround says “The significant decline was primarily driven by a decrease in smaller shipments to Canada, which fell by 34% month-over-month. The U.S.’ northern neighbor may have purchased more butter for shipment in February and March ahead of tariffs, and sales for April may have lessened as a result.”

Kazakhstan’s crude oil exports are set to hold near record levels again next month, highlighting the ongoing challenge the central Asian country’s burgeoning supply is posing for OPEC+.

Chinese shipments to the US plummeted 35% in May compared to the year before, according to government data released Monday.

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A surge in exports ahead of looming reciprocal tariffs helped India close FY25 on a strong note. But with fresh headwinds ahead, the real test is sustaining momentum and striking a favourable trade deal.

Chinese shipments to the U.S. sank 35% from a year earlier in May, data showed Monday. + Barring a 54% collapse in China-to-U.S. trade in February 2020, at the onset of the pandemic, that was the bigg

Taiwan's exports surged to a record in May on booming demand for artificial intelligence and as customers placed orders ahead of U.S. tariffs which could take effect next month after a suspension period expires.

Volkswagen, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Stellantis, BMW, Nissan, Audi and General Motors all exported fewer cars from Mexico in the first five months of 2025.