Trade

Somaliland moves toward Israel trade pact, signals access to lithium and minerals

Following Israeli recognition, Somaliland is seeking a trade and investment deal and has signaled willingness to offer access to key mineral resources.

The flag of Somaliland is seen during a campaign rally of the main opposition party Waddani in Hargeisa on November 8, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Somaliland presidential election.
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Earnings reports: What’s been and what’s next

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD

Jack Baker, managing director of Chevron’s Eastern Mediterranean region.

Chevron and partners approve Leviathan expansion to boost Israel gas output


United States renews 2004 free trade agreement with Israel for 2026

The 2004 Agreement specifies the quantities of specific Israeli agricultural products that may be imported into the US duty-free, including various dairy products and peanuts. 

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Trump’s tariffs hit Americans with record costs and global trade disruption - opinion

Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices, forcing Americans to pay more for everyday goods and imports.

 An illustrative image depicting US import tariffs.

Economic recovery must be Israel’s priority for 2026 - opinion

Israel has proven it can survive and endure. The task of 2026 is to ensure it can thrive and flourish, not despite the past two years, but because it chose to rebuild wisely after them.

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

German business giants led by DHL chief visit Israel to strengthen economic ties

The 70-person delegation includes industry leaders and senior officials from the German Ministry of Economics and is headed by Tobias Meyer, chairman of the global shipping group DHL.

German and Israeli national flags

Israel, Costa Rica sign FTA eliminating over 90% of tariffs, expanding bilateral trade

Israel and Costa Rica signed a Free Trade Area agreement on Monday, marking a significant milestone in economic cooperation between the two countries.

Truck and car on highway in front of stacks of shipping containers

Costa Rica to open new diplomatic office in Jerusalem, sign free trade deal with Israel

The move comes as Israel and Costa Rica prepare to sign a free trade agreement this week, with Economy Minister Nir Barkat and Minister Tovar set to attend the ceremony.

Costa Rican Foreign Trade Minister Manuel Tovar and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar

Lockheed Martin extends industrial cooperation with Israel through 2029, aiming to boost trade

One of the biggest American defense companies, Lockheed Martin currently supplies Israel with combat aircraft such as F-16 and F-35 jets, giving Israel a significant advantage throughout the region.

 IDF F35 aircraft.

Israel, US seal agricultural trade deal to cut prices and boost exports

Israel and the US sealed a wide-ranging agricultural deal to lower prices, increase imports, and revive Israeli export competitiveness.

FARMERS AT Moshav Sde Nitzan, in the northern Negev.

China pushes strategic industry ties with Germany amid rare earth strain

China moves to build stronger ties with Germany amid strain on the rare-earth market.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul waits to meet Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, in Berlin, Germany, November 19, 2025.

Norway's wealth tax trades millionaires for equality - analysis

With a wealth tax dating back to 1892 and a culture of openness that allows citizens to view others' tax returns, Norway has more experience than most in squeezing the rich.

 View of entrance to Norway's central bank in Oslo, April 20, 2023.