Colombia responds to Ecuador’s tariff hike with 100-percent import tax
The tit-for-tat tariff increase comes amid cross-border tension over illicit drugs and fate of politician Jorge Glas.
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US states sue to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs
Lawsuit is to stop the 10% tariffs that Trump immediately imposed after US Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs.
Spain baulks at Trump’s threat to cut off all trade over NATO, Iran stance
The US has relocated 15 aircraft, including refuelling tankers, from military bases in southern Spain.
Hong Kong-linked company decries search of Panama Canal port offices
The search of CK Hutchison’s subsidiary marks the latest turn in rising US-China tensions over the vital trade canal.
From: Counting the Cost
Has Trump’s trade strategy lost leverage?
A Supreme Court setback on tariffs challenges Trump’s protectionist trade strategy.
Published On 27 Feb 2026
EDITOR'S ANALYSIS
Canadian PM Carney heads to India on ‘significant’ trip to consolidate ties
Carney’s trip comes at a time when he’s looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.
Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1
The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30 percent tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February.
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Germany’s Merz eyes business opportunities at Chinese tech hub in Hangzhou
German chancellor visits eastern city, home to AI firm DeepSeek and e-commerce giant Alibaba, with business leaders.
Xi, Merz seek to build on economic ties amid fallout from US tariffs
German chancellor also says he asked the Chinese government to use its influence to help end the war in Ukraine.
Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies
China’s Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.
New US tariff starts at 10% as Trump works to hike it to 15%
New tariffs on imported goods come into effect as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda after top court’s ruling.
