Uncertainty around global trade policy is pushing the global economy towards a recession, UN researchers warn.| Global Trade Review (GTR)
US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable approach to tariffs is causing major uncertainty across the metals and energy trading markets, as well as undermining longer-term investments, industry insiders say. Trump’s second term has so far been characterised by a raft of tariff-related actions, with levies often announced, delayed or amended with little warning. Tariffs have escalated ...| Global Trade Review (GTR)
Soaring demand for critical minerals could prove transformative for commodity-exporting nations, but action is needed to plug a US$225bn mining investment gap, improve access to finance and overcome sustainability concerns, international bodies warn. The transition to renewable energy is causing “surging” demand for certain metals. Lithium demand is projected to increase by more than 1,500% ...| Global Trade Review (GTR)