Trade

How governments are becoming major market players

“Governments are getting directly involved, choosing which industries to support, steering investments, and using trade policy as a tool.”
 Direction and distance sign for the Syrian capital of Damascus at Mount Bental Israeli military outpost on the Syrian border

UAE deepens economic ties with Damascus, eyes major investment in Syria's postwar reconstruction

Сombines harvest wheat in a field in the Kasharsky district of the Rostov region, Russia, July 24, 2025.

Russia says it regrets decision of Israeli company to refrain from purchasing Russian grain

People drive past an anti-US billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 4, 2026.

US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as reopening of Strait underway


Afghanistan shifts trade to Iran route to avoid Pakistan closures

Afghanistan's reliance on Pakistan's ports has long given Islamabad leverage to press Kabul over Pakistani militants sheltering across the border.

Men sort tomatoes at a wholesale vegetable market, as prices of various vegetables and fruits rose after Pakistan closed border crossings with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire, and a ceasefire deal was later agreed upon by the two nations, in Peshawar, Pakistan, October 23, 2025.

Taliban deputy PM orders traders to cut ties with Pakistan amid exploitation claims

Due to deteriorating relations, the Taliban instructed traders to find new trade routes outside of Pakistan. The move primarily affects pharmaceutical imports and transit dealings.

 Taliban soldiers celebrate on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street near the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 15, 2023

Saudi Arabia to host investment summit during bin Salman's Washington visit, source says

The summit will be held on November 19th and will not be a part of the Saudi crown prince's official US visit itinerary.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 17, 2025

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US exporters return to Shanghai hopeful new deal ends trade war

US firms at China’s biggest import expo express hope that the Xi-Trump framework deal could end years of trade tensions.

Chinese president Xi Jinping speaks at a meeting marking the 110th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, earlier this month.

Gold Prices Slip as Dollar Strengthens and Fed Outlook Shifts

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Thailand's ties to Israel evolved beyond tourism and trade, ambassador tells 'Post'

ASIA AFFAIRS: The relations between Jerusalem and Bangkok are mutually beneficial, Thailand's Ambassador Vichienpuntu told The Jerusalem Post in an exclusive interview.

THAI AMBASSADOR Boonyarit Vichienpuntu (pictured) told ‘The Jerusalem Post’ that the Israeli-Thai ‘relationship is genuine and cemented by the love of Israeli travelers and Thai workers.’

Trump's 'hot truck' becomes symbol of Japan trade talks

Japan signals its commitment to US trade talks with a symbolic display of the F-150 truck, highlighting Trump's push for more American car sales in Tokyo.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reacts as US President Donald Trump speaks, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, during a visit to US Navy's Yokosuka base in Yokosuka, Japan, October 28, 2025.

Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series

Trump announced the higher tariffs in a Truth Social post on Saturday, citing an ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan saying that tariffs cause economic disasters as the reason.

US President Donald Trump meets with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington.

Trump says all trade talks with Canada are terminated

Trump announces termination of all trade negotiations with Canada after what he calls a fraudulent ad featuring Reagan criticizing tariffs.

An illustration of US President Donald Trump (L) and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (R).