In the first half of the year, exports grew at the same pace as they did in 2024. They have been a rare bright spot in China’s economy in recent years. But there are signs that it’s dimming https://t.co/M4Aj6enbtZ ...

Thanks to previous rounds of tariffs, many Chinese goods face levies of over 50% if they are shipped to America. How, then, to explain the resilience of China’s exports in the turmoil of the global trade war? https://t.co/fe3ZWH8R5L ...

Core Insights - Kimberly-Clark de México reported Q2 2025 sales of MXN 14.1 billion, which is flat compared to the previous year but represents a 1.7% increase from Q1 2025, marking an all-time quarterly record [3][4] - Total volume decreased by 3.3%, while price/mix increased by 3.3%. Consumer Products and Away from Home segments saw declines of 2.2% and 7.8%, respectively [4] - Exports increased significantly by 24.5%, with double-digit growth in both converted products and hard roll sales [4] - The cost of goods sold rose by 7.2%, influenced by mixed results in raw materials, with favorable conditions for SAM and resins, but negative impacts from recycled fibers and fluff [4] - Foreign exchange rates were notably higher, averaging 17.3% increase [4]

Japan’s exports fell for a second month as the US tariff campaign continued to weigh on trade https://t.co/gJ6VIWpG2Y ...

>> INDONESIA WAS GREAT. HE'S A GREAT PRESIDENT AND WE MADE A TERRIFIC DEAL WITH HIM. WE WEREN'T ALLOWED TO GO IN AND TRADE.I THINK SOMETHING SIMILAR WILL HAPPEN WITH INDIA. WE HAVE A COUPLE OF OTHERS. I HAVE TO TELL YOU, FOR THE MOST PART I'M HAPPY WITH THE LETTERS.THE LETTERS ARE A DEAL. I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT ANY BETTER. THE LETTERS ARE A DEAL.THE PRESS DOESN'T WANT TO PICK THAT UP. I WILL VEER FROM THOSE DEALS ON OCCASION WHEN SOMEBODY IS WILLING. IF JAPAN WOULD OPEN UP THEIR COUNTRY.THEY JUST DON'T DO THAT. ...

The Office of the US Trade Representative opened an investigation into Brazil over its trade practices and whether they are unfairly restricting US exports to the country https://t.co/Nn12O9UT0X ...

Trade Agreements - US exports will have full access to the Indonesian market without tariffs [1] - Indonesian imports to the US will face a 19% tariff, reduced from a threatened 32% [1][2] - The 19% tariff will impact goods like palm oil, tires, rubber, electronics, and footwear [2] - An agreement with India, similar to the one with Indonesia, is suggested to be close, involving more market access for US exporters [3][4] - The US is in contact with the EU to potentially reach an agreement [4] Monetary Policy - Criticism of the Federal Reserve was repeated, stating inflation is very slight and the Fed should lower interest rates immediately [5] Geopolitics - If Russia doesn't agree to a ceasefire within 50 days, secondary tariffs and sanctions will take effect [6]

China's export growth accelerated for the first time since March as factories rode out the tariff rollercoaster. Exports in June were up 5.8%, while imports rose 1.1%, both figures beating estimates. Let's get more with Bloomberg China economy editor Alan Wong.Allan, what does the data tell us about how China has been dealing with the latest tariff headwinds from the US. China's data is telling us that China's export machine is humming along rather nicely. Despite all the tariffs and the trade war that is s ...

China racked up record steel exports in the second quarter, as flows from the world’s top producer defied expectations for volumes to fade under a barrage of trade measures https://t.co/oDjWI0OPr1 ...

Economic Performance - Singapore's economy expanded in the second quarter [1] - The expansion avoided a technical recession [1] Industry Dynamics - Rise in construction activity contributed to the expansion [1] - Strong exports supported the economic growth [1]