trade policy Archives

WTO digital tariff deadlock clouds reform push

kuwait-live.comMarch 30, 2026March 31, 2026

March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

YAOUNDE: The World Trade Organization’s 14th ministerial conference ended early Monday without agreement on extending the long-running moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions, a lapse that sharpened...

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European stocks hit record highs amid Ukraine peace hopes

kuwait-live.comFebruary 17, 2025February 17, 2025

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025

European stock markets surged to record highs on Monday, driven by strong gains in defense stocks as political leaders in the region prepared for an...

EU holds Temu and Shein accountable for unsafe e-commerce imports

kuwait-live.comFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

The European Commission has announced that Chinese e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein will be held accountable for the sale of unsafe or non-compliant products on...

US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns

kuwait-live.comJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Inflation in the United States remained persistent in December, with a key gauge monitored by the Federal Reserve rising 2.6% year-over-year, up from 2.4% in...

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Gasoline, groceries, and cars could cost more as Trump’s tariffs loom

kuwait-live.comJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

The Trump administration has reaffirmed its plan to impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, set to take effect on February...

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Fed minutes reveal concerns over Trump’s policy-driven inflation risks

kuwait-live.comJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns during their December meeting over potential inflationary pressures stemming from policies proposed by President-elect Donald Trump, according to minutes released...