The Netherlands has tabled reforms to recognise the validity of electronic bills of lading (eBLs), marking another milestone in Europe for the digitalisation of trade. The Dutch government introduced a draft bill in the parliament's lower house giving eBLs the same legal status as their paper version, the justice ministry says in a May ...| Global Trade Review (GTR)
The European Commission says it wants to boost investments in overseas LNG projects to secure stable energy supplies, touting the benefits of the “Japanese model” that relies on state export finance institutions. But experts have queried how the EU would finance the strategy. The ambition is included in the Affordable Energy Action Plan, published last ...| Global Trade Review (GTR)
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs have sent shockwaves through markets and provoked anger from trading partners.| Global Trade Review (GTR)