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Kenya has introduced a new traceability system designed to enhance the quality and competitiveness of its horticultural exports. The National Horticulture Traceability System (NHTS), developed by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), will monitor products from farm to market through a centralised platform, ensuring compliance with international standards. The initiative aims to tackle long-standing challenges in the sector, including the export of immature produce, the use of unauthorised chemicals, and limited traceability. By unifying multiple regulatory bodies under one platform, the NHTS seeks to streamline oversight, improve transparency, and strengthen Kenya’s global reputation as a horticulture exporter. The Horticultural Crops…

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has temporarily pause it’s vehicle shipments to the United States in response to newly imposed 25% tariffs on car imports. The Coventry-based automaker stated it is taking ‘short-term actions’ in April while formulating its medium- and long-term strategy to navigate the new trading conditions. The US is a key market for JLR’s luxury brands and the second-largest export destination for the UK car industry after the European Union. The tariffs, which came into effect on April 3, were introduced by US President Donald Trump as part of a broader protectionist agenda aimed at reshaping global trade.…

Indonesia must take strong action in response to the United States’ imposition of a 32% import tariff on Indonesian goods, including calling on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to reform the global trade system, according to Said Abdullah, Head of the House of Representatives’ Budget Committee (Banggar). Abdullah said the WTO was originally established to promote non-discriminatory trade, strengthen global trade capacity, encourage free trade, and serve as a platform for resolving international trade disputes, as reported by Indonesia’s Antara news agency. He cautioned that economic policies should not be used by dominant nations to gain unilateral advantages, warning that…

Mongolia will export 367 categories of goods to the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)—Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan—duty-free to expand its trade footprint. The duty-free list includes 29 types of meat and meat products, 60 leather items, 204 wool and cashmere products, and 73 other agricultural goods. This exemption is expected to save Mongolian exporters approximately $16.6 million annually in customs duties. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development Gantumur Luvsannyam stated that through deeper cooperation with the EAEU, Mongolia could significantly increase its meat exports and potentially generate revenues of up to…

India has emerged as a prominent beneficiary of the United States’ latest round of reciprocal tariffs on electronic goods, gaining ground over major exporting countries such as China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. The development is being viewed as a major diplomatic win, driven by consistent engagement by Indian negotiators and national leadership. China now faces combined tariffs ranging from 54% to 79%, while Vietnam is subjected to a 44% rate. India’s more favorable tariff treatment creates an opening to expand its electronics exports to the US. Although countries like Brazil and Egypt have secured marginally more favourable terms in some…

Trump imposed a 14% tariff on goods imported from Nigeria as part of a broader strategy called ‘reciprocal tariffs.’ The move comes under a newly declared era of ‘fair trade,’ shifting dramatically away from longstanding global free-trade norms. The announcement, made during a Rose Garden event titled ‘Liberation Day,’ introduced a baseline 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, along with sharper country-specific tariffs targeting nations that impose higher duties on American goods. According to the Trump administration, Nigeria currently imposes a 27% tariff on U.S. exports, prompting the imposition of a 14% tariff on Nigerian goods in return. Trump framed…

Vietnamese enterprises are strategically shifting toward green, clean, and digital export practices to meet increasingly stringent global trade requirements and enhance their competitive edge in international markets. Nguyen Dinh Tung, CEO of Vina T&T Import Export Service Trading, noted that rising technical barriers are levelling the playing field and compelling exporters to focus on quality and regulatory compliance. He highlighted recent milestones in Vietnam’s agricultural exports, with pomelo gaining entry into New Zealand, passion fruit into Australia, and coconut into the United States. Tung also identified the Middle East and Halal-certified countries as promising yet underexplored markets for Vietnamese fruit…

Donald Trump is readying a new wave of reciprocal tariffs, global markets are showing signs of unease amid growing fears of a trade war. Several Republican senators have also expressed concern over the strategy, which many warn could provoke retaliatory measures from major US trading partners, including China, Canada, and the European Union. Speaking on Monday, Trump stated he would be ‘very kind’ to trading partners when unveiling the fresh tariffs—potentially as early as Tuesday night. The announcement comes amid signs of declining growth forecasts, weaker business confidence, and public comments from White House officials suggesting a readiness to absorb…

India has strongly rejected allegations made in a report by a US-based publication that claimed an Indian defence public sector unit (PSU) sold imported equipment to a Russian arms supplier, calling the report “factually incorrect and misleading.” Government sources accused the publication of twisting facts to suit a political narrative and dismissed any implication of misconduct. The article in question linked an Indian company to the transfer of restricted technology to Russia, allegedly in violation of global export norms. Indian officials countered that the report ignored India’s strict compliance with international trade regulations. “The Indian entity mentioned in the report…

Ukrainian apples have officially entered Indian markets, marking a noteworthy development in the growing trade relationship between India and Ukraine. The Embassy of Ukraine in India announced the arrival of the first batch in Delhi, underscoring a strengthening of bilateral trade ties and expanding agricultural cooperation between the two countries. The shipment, comprising high-quality apples, successfully cleared all Indian regulatory inspections. The Embassy of Ukraine highlighted the collaborative efforts behind this achievement, involving the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. In a post on X, the Embassy stated,…