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The US and Europe are taking divergent approaches to addressing China’s growing dominance in the global electric vehicle (EV) market. The US views the EV challenge through a national security…
Finland’s state-owned energy firm Gasum will cease importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia starting July 26, in compliance with the latest EU sanctions. Gasum stated that the EU sanctions…
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has established a special fund to support efforts by Caribbean nations to increase local food production and strengthen the resilience of their…
Moldova has abolished the import licensing regime for grains and oilseeds that was introduced in December 2023 for a 3-month period. The licensing requirement had been put in place to…
Chicago wheat futures have fallen sharply in recent weeks due to the rapid pace of the U.S. wheat harvest and improved weather conditions easing concerns about crop damage. CBOT wheat…
Representatives of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine have called for a ban on imports of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus into the European Union. This move comes as farmers in…
Uzbekistan has significantly increased its imports of raspberries from neighboring Tajikistan in 2024 due to a global slump in the raspberry market. Uzbekistan is now importing around 20 tons of…
The global commodity markets are undergoing a significant transformation driven by the impacts of COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and climate change. Demand growth for commodities is expected to decline…
On May 10, 2024, the Moroccan market opened for U.S. seed potatoes, creating new export opportunities for American growers. Morocco relies on imports of seed potatoes to support its well-organized…
Global avocado consumption and import demand are expected to continue expanding in the coming years, according to a new report by Rabobank. The US remains the world’s largest importer of…