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Russia Overtakes United States as Spain’s Second-Largest LNG Supplier, Enagas Data Shows
Russia overtook the United States as Spain's second-largest LNG supplier in June 2026, with deliveries up 67.5 percent year-on-year to 21.1 percent of imports, per Enagas. The shift arrives as the EU prepares a 2027 ban on Russian LNG, with Spain among the bloc's most exposed members.
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Hetq
· Jul 2, 2026
Gas, Wheat, Cooking Oil: Top 20 Products Armenia Imports from Russia
We have found out that the main supplier of several goods is Russia, for example, 99 of oil and wheat are imported from Russia.
Baltic News Network
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia cashes in: Fertilizer exports generate billions for the aggressor state
The European Union’s ban on the transit of Belarusian mineral fertilizers through EU member states is generating hundreds of millions—and potentially billions—of U.S. dollars in annual revenue for Russia. At the same time, the world, including Latvia, faces the risk of a global fertilizer shortage that could directly affect crop yields and future food supplies, [] The post Russia cashes in: Fertilizer exports generate billions for the aggressor state appeared first on Baltic News Network.
AzerNews
· Jul 1, 2026
President Aliyev calls EU Azerbaijan's main trading partner South Caucasus
More than 40 of our trade is with member states, and for European Union, Azerbaijan is the main trading partner in the Southern Caucasus,” President Ilham Aliyev said in a joint press statement with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, AzerNEWS reports.
TASS
· Jun 24, 2026
Loading of export cargoes on Russian Railways network to ports up 7.4% in May
28 million metric tons of export cargoes were sent through the Russian Railways network to commercial seaports in the reporting period
Washington Examiner
· Jul 5, 2026
The missing half of Trump’s AI strategy
China in late June added 10 U.S. companies to its export control list and barred government procurement from nearly 50 American firms, its latest response in the growing technological rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The move came after the Pentagon blacklisted dozens of Chinese companies with alleged ties to China’s military. Neither side should be []
Trend News Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
Azerbaijan's exports of products to U.S. elevate by nearly 38% in 5M2026
Azerbaijan's exports of products to U.S. elevate by nearly 38% in 5M2026
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jul 6, 2026
EU’s Share Of U.S. LNG Imports Hits Two-Year Low, Threatening $750 Billion Trade Pledge
Europe purchased less than half of all U.S. LNG exports in June, marking the lowest share in two years as the continent’s appetite for American gas cooled sharply. Asian buyers outbid European counterparts by nearly 4 per mmBtu, pulling significant volumes of U.S. liquefied natural gas away from the Atlantic basin and toward the Pacific. [] The post EU’s Share Of U.S. LNG Imports Hits Two-Year Low, Threatening 750 Billion Trade Pledge appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 29, 2026
Firan Technology Group sets up its first Indian facility in Hyderabad
FTG’s entry into India represents its expansion into its fourth global manufacturing geography, following Canada, the United States, and China
NK News
· Jun 30, 2026
North Korean illicit coal exports rising due to lax sanctions monitoring: report
North Korea has ramped up illicit coal exports on the back of its ties with China and Russia, a new report found, with its military exploiting weakened sanctions oversight to profit from trade tied to forced labor, slavery and other human rights abuses. “Satellite imagery of Nampo port taken post the pandemic shows North Korean []
Tehran Times
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran-Afghanistan trade targeted to reach $10b over next 3 years
TEHRAN- The commercial attaché of Iran in Afghanistan said that trade between the two countries reached 2.7 billion in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20), and the target of 10 billion in trade is being pursued over the next three years.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market
Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...
Eunews
· Jun 29, 2026
EU keeps importing rare earths from Russia, its second‑largest supplier
In 2025, 3,900 tonnes were purchased, bringing over 10.7 million euros into Moscow’s coffers despite 20 rounds of sanctions
Seeking Alpha
· Jun 25, 2026
Foreign Buying Adds $14 Trillion To U.S. Stock Values
Foreign Buying Adds $14 Trillion To U.S. Stock Values
Times of India
· Jun 22, 2026
China retaliates against US blacklist, targets defence and rare earth firms with export controls
China has retaliated against US export controls by imposing its own restrictions on 10 American defense and rare earth companies. Additionally, Beijing has banned government procurement of products from 46 US firms, including major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. This move escalates economic tensions following the US expansion of its blacklist targeting Chinese military-linked entities, signaling a broader strategic rivalry.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 23, 2026
China kawal eksport 10 syarikat AS
BEIJING: Beijing mengenakan kawalan eksport ke atas 10 syarikat Amerika Syarikat (AS) yang terlibat dalam sektor pertahanan dan perlombongan nadir bumi sebagai tindak balas terhadap tindakan Washington menyenaraihitamkan beberapa firma China. Langkah itu dibuat sebulan selepas Presiden AS, Donald Trump melawat Beijing bagi meredakan hubungan tegang antara kedua-dua negara menerusi rundingan dengan Presiden China, Xi ... Read more The post China kawal eksport 10 syarikat AS appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Institute for Energy Research
· Jun 22, 2026
The United States Becomes the World’s Top Oil Exporter Amidst the Iranian and Ukrainian Conflicts
The United States has become the world’s largest oil exporter after sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine reduced The post The United States Becomes the World’s Top Oil Exporter Amidst the Iranian and Ukrainian Conflicts appeared first on IER.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 5, 2026
China to export robots capable of locating undersea cables
Southeast Asia, Middle East, Europe targeted for export, reports South China Morning Post
Bloomberg
· Jun 27, 2026
Why Krugman Thinks We Need Chinese Auto Tariffs
As the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare to renegotiate the USMCA trade deal, one industry sits squarely at the center of the debate: automobiles. Companies like Linamar depend on highly integrated supply chains that send components across borders multiple times before a vehicle is completed. Nobel laureate Paul Krugman argues that competition from China demands some trade barriers, while Council on Foreign Relations expert Shannon O’Neil says the region’s manufacturing strength depends on cross-border production. Supporters of the agreement warn that uncertainty poses the biggest risk to investment, jobs, and the future of a trade relationship that supports over a trillion dollars in annual commerce. (Source: Bloomberg)
Euromaidan Press
· Jun 30, 2026
Russia shuts seven rail crossings on its NATO borders. It won’t say why
Move comes weeks after Moscow doubled freight tariffs to the same neighbors
The New European
· Jun 23, 2026
Face it Australia – you’re the biggest coke-heads in the world
Huge amounts of narcotics are being shipped from South America to Australia, via the small Pacific island nations. That trade is leaving a trail of dirty money and social disaster in its wake
Ministry of Economics of Latvia
· Apr 2, 2026
I foresee closer cooperation between Latvia and the United States in the fields of energy, defense, and artificial intelligence
The United States of America (USA) is a strategic partner of Latvia, and there are broad opportunities for cooperation between companies from both countries
Sputnik
· Jun 21, 2026
Africa, Asia Increase Food Imports From Russia Amid Looming El Nino Concerns
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East are increasing imports of Russian food products amid uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and concerns over the approaching El Nino climate phenomenon, Russia’s state-owned Rosselkhozbank (RSHB) told Sputnik on Sunday.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 1, 2026
Chip boom drives S. Korea into $100b monthly export club
South Korea's exports surpassed 100 billion for the first time for the month of June, making it only the fourth country in the world to reach the milestone, after Germany, China and the United States. Korea's exports marked 102.25 billion in June, up 70.9 percent from a year earlier, according to preliminary data released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. Fueling June’s performance were semiconductors, which surged 199.5 percent to 44.8 billion, accounting for 43.8 percent of the
Kremlin News
· Jul 7, 2026
[Photo] Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Director General of the Russian Export Cent [...]
Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Director General of the Russian Export Centre (REC, part of VEB.RF) Veronika NikishinaThe head of the REC reported on the recent growth of Russia's non-commodity, non-energy exports (which reached 1.7 trillion rubles in 2025), the promotion of the Made in Russia brand, the establishment of regional export support centres, and the development of stable partnerships with friendly nations.
Daily NK English
· Jul 9, 2026
North Korea shifts China ventures toward learning
North Korea-China joint ventures are shifting in focus, with Pyongyang moving beyond simply attracting Chinese capital and equipment to absorb Chinese production methods and management know-how. The shift suggests North Korea-China economic cooperation is evolving in 2026 from one-dimensional resource supply toward the study of China’s production and management systems. North Korea has been actively []
Russia Today
· Jun 24, 2026
Russia and India working on increasing trade volumes – Kremlin
Russia and India are working on increasing trade volumes to the targeted 100 billion, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jun 26, 2026
Moldova uncovers scheme to illegally export military aircraft components to Russia
Moldova's Information and Security Service and the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organised Crime and Special Cases have dismantled a scheme for the illegal export of dual-use goods to Russia. The total value of the shipments is estimated at around 1 million.
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jul 2, 2026
His $7 Billion Tanker Bet Raised Eyebrows. He Couldn’t Have Timed It Better.
The Korean tycoon spent the sum amassing the world’s largest fleet of oil tankers just before the Iran war sent the market haywire.
Disclose.tv
· Jul 9, 2026
[Photo] NEW - U.S.
NEW - U.S. overtakes China and becomes Taiwan's largest trading partner for the first time in 25 years, with Taiwan's overall exports +47 for the first six months of 2026 v LY.Source: https://www.mof.gov.tw/eng/singlehtml/f48d641f159a4866b1d31c0916fbcc71?cntId=fc3b187b9f744dbeb322e7760473ab01@disclosetv
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Cutting China Ties Would Cost the West $23.6 Trillion, EY-Parthenon Study Finds
The United States and Europe would need 23.6 trillion to meaningfully reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains, an EY-Parthenon study estimates. The figure exceeds the EU's annual GDP and illuminates why no Western government has proposed full decoupling.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 22, 2026
China Adds US Rare Earth Firms to Export Control List
China has imposed new export controls on 10 U.S. entities, including rare earth producers MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, in retaliation for recent U.S. restrictions on Chinese companies. The move blocks Chinese exports of dual-use goods to the targeted firms and marks the latest escalation in the technology and trade dispute between the world’s [] The post China Adds US Rare Earth Firms to Export Control List appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 24, 2026
Exports of Russian agricultural technologies rise by 6% in 2026, reaching US$5.9 billion
Exports of Russian agricultural technologies have reached US5.9 billion since the start of 2026, which is 6 per cent higher than the figure for the same period last year.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
More expensive for Swedes to import gadgets from China and the US
More expensive for Swedes to import gadgets from China and the US
Mexico News Daily
· Jul 4, 2026
Mexico’s week in review: A historic World Cup win and a USMCA reckoning
After a major win over Ecuador on Tuesday, it was back to business on Wednesday as the United States told Mexico and Canada that it won't extend their six-year-old trilateral trade pact past its expiration date. Here's what else happened this week. The post Mexico’s week in review: A historic World Cup win and a USMCA reckoning appeared first on Mexico News Daily
The Olive Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Gibraltar proposes tip-off hotline as solution to unexpected treaty problem – how to stop cross-border food deliveries
GIBRALTAR might just have to contend with a brand new form of smuggling once the frontier opens up – cross-border food deliveries. One of the more perplexing obstacles that treaty
Vision Times
· Jun 29, 2026
China Restricts Exports to American Defense Firms as Retaliation Against US Sanctions
On June 22, Beijing imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S. companies linked to the American military, in what was seen as a retaliation for recent Washington sanctions. According to China’s Commerce Ministry, 10 companies will be denied exports of “dual-use” goods—items with both civilian and military applications—from Chinese firms. The Associated Press (AP) reported that []
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