Trade
Iran to become member of BRICS Bank, increasing economic cooperation, trade - report
Hemmati announced that Iran was set to join the BRICS Bank in the near future, Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported.
How governments are becoming major market players
Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz
Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue
United States renews 2004 free trade agreement with Israel for 2026
The 2004 Agreement specifies the quantities of specific Israeli agricultural products that may be imported into the US duty-free, including various dairy products and peanuts.
Trump’s tariffs hit Americans with record costs and global trade disruption - opinion
Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices, forcing Americans to pay more for everyday goods and imports.
Economic recovery must be Israel’s priority for 2026 - opinion
Israel has proven it can survive and endure. The task of 2026 is to ensure it can thrive and flourish, not despite the past two years, but because it chose to rebuild wisely after them.
German business giants led by DHL chief visit Israel to strengthen economic ties
The 70-person delegation includes industry leaders and senior officials from the German Ministry of Economics and is headed by Tobias Meyer, chairman of the global shipping group DHL.
Israel, Costa Rica sign FTA eliminating over 90% of tariffs, expanding bilateral trade
Israel and Costa Rica signed a Free Trade Area agreement on Monday, marking a significant milestone in economic cooperation between the two countries.
Costa Rica to open new diplomatic office in Jerusalem, sign free trade deal with Israel
The move comes as Israel and Costa Rica prepare to sign a free trade agreement this week, with Economy Minister Nir Barkat and Minister Tovar set to attend the ceremony.
Lockheed Martin extends industrial cooperation with Israel through 2029, aiming to boost trade
One of the biggest American defense companies, Lockheed Martin currently supplies Israel with combat aircraft such as F-16 and F-35 jets, giving Israel a significant advantage throughout the region.
Israel, US seal agricultural trade deal to cut prices and boost exports
Israel and the US sealed a wide-ranging agricultural deal to lower prices, increase imports, and revive Israeli export competitiveness.
China pushes strategic industry ties with Germany amid rare earth strain
China moves to build stronger ties with Germany amid strain on the rare-earth market.
Norway's wealth tax trades millionaires for equality - analysis
With a wealth tax dating back to 1892 and a culture of openness that allows citizens to view others' tax returns, Norway has more experience than most in squeezing the rich.
