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On Tuesday Volkswagen has warned President Donald Trump against “harmful economic impact” of tariffs he is proposing on imports from Mexico. Mexico is where Volkswagen operates a major factory and…

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Argentina’s trade surplus climbs despite economic challenges: Exports increase 33.4% in a year https://londonlovesbusiness.com/argentinas-trade-surplus-climbs-despite-economic-challenges-exports-increase-33-4-in-a-year/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:02:33 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=189002

Argentina recorded a trade surplus of USD 1.666 million in December, contributing to a cumulative positive balance of USD 18.899 million for 2024. Exports surged by 33.4% in comparison to…

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As the world celebrates the New Year with a bang China exports 363,000 tons of fireworks annually https://londonlovesbusiness.com/as-the-world-celebrates-the-new-year-with-a-bang-china-exports-363000-tons-of-fireworks-annually/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:24:41 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=187871

As billions of people around the world prepare for New Year’s Eve, waiting for fireworks to light up the sky, this billion-dollar business will again bring a huge profit to…

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UK remains world’s largest net exporter of financial services https://londonlovesbusiness.com/uk-remains-worlds-largest-net-exporter-of-financial-services/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:04:24 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=187001

With a trade surplus of £92.2bn, the UK remains the largest net exporter of financial services globally – larger than Singapore, Switzerland and Luxembourg combined, new analysis by the City…

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London leads UK business confidence in November https://londonlovesbusiness.com/london-leads-uk-business-confidence-in-november/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:04:31 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=185870

London’s business confidence was the strongest of any UK nation or region in November, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. While London firms’ optimism in the economy fell…

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The five steps UK SMEs should take now to prepare for Trump’s second coming https://londonlovesbusiness.com/the-five-steps-uk-smes-should-take-now-to-prepare-for-trumps-second-coming/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:56:14 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=184593

The international delivery expert Parcelhero says Donald Trump’s return to power is likely to have a greater impact than Keir Starmer’s election on many UK SMEs. Businesses should take action…

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Over half of global logistics firms and goods manufacturers impacted by global ‘shocks’, research finds  https://londonlovesbusiness.com/over-half-of-global-logistics-firms-and-goods-manufacturers-impacted-by-global-shocks-research-finds/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:18:35 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=183134

Customs and trade solutions provider Customs Support Group identifies geopolitical disruption, complex customs regulations, internal skills shortages and the challenge of AI as major market hurdles More than half [51%]…

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WTI trading to one-month highs as geopolitical risks continue to linger https://londonlovesbusiness.com/wti-trading-to-one-month-highs-as-geopolitical-risks-continue-to-linger/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:35:47 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=181691

Crude remains underpinned this morning, with front WTI firmer for the fourth session in a row, and trading to one-month highs, as geopolitical risks continue to linger. Participants, unsurprisingly, remain…

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Starmer takes freebies so he can see ‘Arsenal play’ otherwise it would ‘cost the taxpayer a fortune’ https://londonlovesbusiness.com/starmer-takes-freebies-so-he-can-see-arsenal-play-otherwise-it-would-cost-the-taxpayer-a-fortune/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:28:10 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=180681

The Prime Minister who once told Rishi Sunak he is out of touch with the people in England has argued he takes freebies so he can see “Arsenal play” so…

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Axing America’s $800 ‘de minimis’ limit would have a big impact on UK exporters https://londonlovesbusiness.com/axing-americas-800-de-minimis-limit-would-have-a-big-impact-on-uk-exporters/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:49:15 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=179559

Commercial shipments arriving in the USA valued at under $800 currently face no duties and little scrutiny. America’s ‘de minimis’ rules allow for the free entry of low-cost products to…

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