Group 1 - The trade surplus of Côte d'Ivoire in Q1 2025 is approximately 1.5 trillion West African francs (about 25.5 billion USD), an increase of 423 billion West African francs (about 7.4 billion USD) compared to the same period last year, indicating a positive trend in foreign trade [1] - Agricultural exports are mixed, with coffee and cocoa exports reduced due to adverse weather conditions, while cashew production has recovered due to new plant inspection measures [1] - The secondary sector, driven by mining and manufacturing, saw industrial output grow by 3.7% in the first three months [1] Group 2 - The tertiary sector significantly contributed to foreign trade growth, with shipping volume increasing by 18.2% and overall foreign trade growing by 10% [1]

Core Insights - New Zealand reported a trade surplus of 142 million NZD in June, while the 12-month trade deficit reached 4.366 billion NZD [1] - Exports in June totaled 6.63 billion NZD, while imports were 6.49 billion NZD [1]

Core Insights - Brazil's trade surplus narrowed to $5.889 billion in June, below the expected $6.200 billion [1] - Exports in June decreased to $29.147 billion, exceeding the forecast of $28.550 billion [1] - Imports rose to $23.257 billion in June, higher than the anticipated $22.600 billion [1]

Group 1 - Argentina's unemployment rate for the first quarter is 7.9% [1] Group 2 - In May, Argentina reported a trade surplus of $608 million, which was below the expected surplus of $1.05 billion [2] - Exports in May totaled $7.095 billion, while imports were $6.488 billion [2]

Core Insights - In February, EU exports to the US surged by 22.4% year-on-year, reaching a total of 51.8 billion euros, marking the highest export growth rate in 13 months [1] - Imports from the US increased by 2.4% year-on-year, totaling 28.2 billion euros [1] - The EU recorded a trade surplus of 23 billion euros in February, a significant improvement from a deficit of 5.6 billion euros in January [1] Trade Dynamics - The increase in EU exports to the US indicates a strong demand for European goods, potentially driven by favorable economic conditions or shifts in consumer preferences [1] - The modest growth in imports from the US suggests a more stable trade relationship, despite ongoing trade tensions and threats of tariffs from the US administration [1] - The overall trade balance improvement for the EU reflects a positive shift in trade dynamics, which could influence future trade policies and negotiations [1]