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In principle, the rules of trade are simple. The economic concept involves the buying and selling of goods or services.

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Boeing strike ends with new contract, but crisis not over

Boeing strike ends with new contract, but crisis not over

Boeing workers are set to resume work after a costly 7-week strike. But the US planemaker's financial woes remain.

A Chinese flag attached to the back of a boat flaps in the wind as cargo containers sit on the dock of Shenzhen Port

A Chinese flag attached to the back of a boat flaps in the wind as cargo containers sit on the dock of Shenzhen Port

How Harris and Trump would run trade with China

How Harris and Trump would run trade with China

DW looks at the US candidates' proposed plans — and how they could affect Asia's biggest economy, as well as the world.

Workers at a Daimler factory in Chennai, India

Workers at a Daimler factory in Chennai, India

German business eyes India to reduce Chinese dependence

German business eyes India to reduce Chinese dependence

German firms have long focused on the Chinese market but India is now becoming increasingly important, say experts.

German car giants alarmed by Donald Trump's trade threats

German car giants alarmed by Donald Trump's trade threats

Carmakers are growing increasingly nervous about the US election after Donald Trump called for more US production.

A VW ID.3 model is being manufactured at the company's plant in Zwickau in eastern Germany

A VW ID.3 model is being manufactured at the company's plant in Zwickau in eastern Germany

Can Germany's economy benefit from China's stimulus plan?

Can Germany's economy benefit from China's stimulus plan?

China's economic slowdown has led to lower demand for German goods and dampened growth prospects.

A view of rows of electric cars waiting to be loaded on the "BYD Explorer NO.1," a vessel intended to export Chinese automobiles

A view of rows of electric cars waiting to be loaded on the "BYD Explorer NO.1," a vessel intended to export Chinese automobiles

Could new EU tariffs on Chinese cars backfire?

Could new EU tariffs on Chinese cars backfire?

Europe has voted to raise tariffs on electric cars from China by up to 35%. China has threatened to retaliate — will it?

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Petronas Twin Towers Hochhäuser KLCC Skyline von Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia

Petronas Twin Towers Hochhäuser KLCC Skyline von Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia

Malaysia's chip industry booming amid tech shift

As the US-China trade war heats up, Malaysia's industry is booming, attracting investments from global tech giants.

A Philippine resupply vessel is hit by Chinese coast guard water canon blast in the disputed South China Sea March 5, 2024.

A Philippine resupply vessel is hit by Chinese coast guard water canon blast in the disputed South China Sea March 5, 2024.

How South China Sea tensions threaten global trade

Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping have hurt trade. Is the South China Sea safe from China's fallout with its neighbors?

Smoke rises from the scene of a blaze at a port following an Israeli attack, in Hodeida, Yemen, on July 20th, 2024

Smoke rises from the scene of a blaze at a port following an Israeli attack, in Hodeida, Yemen, on July 20th, 2024

Red Sea shipping crisis worsens after Israel-Houthi attacks

Israel's strike on the Red Sea port of Hodeida marks a major escalation that could further hurt maritime trade.

Many cars parked at the Bremerhaven auto terminal, from where they would be shipped

Many cars parked at the Bremerhaven auto terminal, from where they would be shipped

Would a Trump presidency hurt German firms?

The former president likes to slap massive tariffs on the foreign products that he thinks are a threat to US businesses

A closeup of welder in a blue helmet working on a ship with sparks flying around him

A closeup of welder in a blue helmet working on a ship with sparks flying around him

Can Greece's new six-day workweek be a model for others?

Greece is adopting a six-day workweek, while many other countries are experimenting with shorter office hours.

Two cars in a harbor in front of a container ship

Two cars in a harbor in front of a container ship

EU tariffs add to pressure on China's EV makers

China’s EV manufacturers already face poor sales in Europe, and EU tariffs of up to 38% on electric vehicles won't help.

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