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India’s goods trade deficit narrowed to $20.67 billion in March from $21.69 billion a year earlier, data from the Commerce and Industry Ministry showed. The easing came amid a West Asia crisis that curbed petroleum imports and exports to the region. Goods exports for FY26 rose 1% to $441 billion.

2026년 04월 13일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Ethiopia anticipates a record wheat harvest of 7 million metric tons in the 2026/27 marketing year, per the latest USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Grain and Feed Annual report. Despite this, Black Sea grain imports are outpacing local supply to address tight domestic markets.

A Brazilian economist has criticized the recent increase in import taxes, arguing that historical experience shows this policy fails to generate investments, innovation, or productivity. In an article in Folha de S.Paulo, the author highlights flaws in the official justification and negative impacts on competitiveness.

2026년 02월 19일 AI에 의해 보고됨

In January 2026, imported gas accounted for 21% of total consumption in Colombia, according to Upme data. This figure highlights the rising trend in imports due to declining local reserves, as warned by Naturgas, which forecasts 26% by year's end.

Many young entrepreneurs in Ethiopia enter the jewellery-making industry with modest capital and minimal formal training, relying on digital platforms for sales. Online commerce, especially through TikTok, has rapidly overtaken traditional in-person jewellery sales. Rising input costs and supply chain shortages pose major challenges for local artisans, while policy support remains limited.

2025년 12월 30일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Following Senate approval of tariffs on over 1,400 Asian products amid USMCA review tensions, Mexico published a decree on December 29, 2025, in the Official Gazette detailing 5% to 50% duties on imports from non-free trade agreement countries like China, effective January 1, 2026. Affecting goods such as clothing, toys, shampoo, and auto parts, the measures aim to protect domestic industry and generate 70 billion pesos in revenue with minimal 0.2% inflation impact.