Double down on trade development
For trade and development, 2025 is a year like no other. Tariff talks continue to grab headlines. But urgent action is also needed to...
US court rules many of Trump’s global tariffs are illegal
A US appeals court has ruled that most tariffs issued by US President Donald Trump are illegal, setting up a potential legal showdown that...
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs as talks drag on
United States President Donald Trump has announced the US will send “top-of-the-line weapons” to Ukraine via Nato countries, while also threatening Russia with severe...
Symmonds asks US for ‘balance’ in tariffs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds would like the United States to give consideration to proportionality and balance in its system of imposing tariffs...
EU calls for ‘respect’ after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
The European Union's trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on "respect" not "threats".It...
BEC sees challenges, opportunities with US tariffs
The Barbados Employer's Confederation (BEC) has been keeping an eye on the ongoing United States/ China tariff issue with Executive Director Sheena Mayers-Granville admitting...


