EU gas prices hit highest level, above €97 per MWh, since 2022

European gas storage facilities are only 75% full, the lowest level for this time of year since records began in 2009, Bloomberg reports.

EU has no plans to resume Russian gas imports - EC

 The European Commission (EC) does not plan to resume imports of Russian gas, which the US administration is reportedly urging, EC spokeswoman Paula Pinho said.

Trump has signed the law on sanctions against Russia, the White House reports

"The President has signed into law H.R. 5334, the 'Lindsey O. Graham Russia and Iran Sanctions Act of 2026,' which authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions against Russia, and extends existing sanctions against Iran," the document states.

US imposes ban on imports of Canadian alcohol, motorcycles, and other goods

Announcing new import restrictions on Tuesday, the White House stated that Canada "discriminates" against American companies by restricting the import of US goods while not applying similar measures to identical products from other countries.

Trump May Declare Nationwide Economic Emergency to Impose Tariffs on Imported Goods

US President-elect Donald Trump may declare a national economic emergency to introduce import tariffs on both allies and adversaries, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

China Warns of Potential Trade War as EU Proposes Tariffs on Chinese EV Imports

China's Ministry of Commerce has raised alarms over the European Union's escalating trade tensions, warning that it could lead to a "trade war."

China firmly opposes U.S. tariff hike on Chinese goods: commerce ministry

 China firmly opposes and lodges solemn representations over the further increase of additional tariffs on some Chinese goods by the United States, and will take resolute measures to safeguard its own rights and interests, the country's Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

Ukrainian PM welcomes EU deal on farm imports

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the deal would allow Ukraine to support its producers and maintain its export levels.

UK Farmers Mobilize for Blockades Over Cheap Food Imports

British farmers will stage more French-inspired blockades to protest low-cost food imports and reduced supermarket prices.

Several EU states opposed agricultural imports from Ukraine at summit in Brussels

The leaders of several EU countries spoke against the import of Ukrainian agricultural products at the summit in Brussels, while Belgian farmers asked Ukraine's neighbors to block such supplies at the EU borders, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said speaking on the Kossuth radio program.

Poland calls for extension to embargo on Ukrainian grain

A temporary EU ban on Ukrainian grain imports, introduced after Poland and four other eastern EU countries complained about cheap Ukrainian produce flooding the market, is set to expire on September 15. Warsaw now not only wants to extend the ban but expand it and include honey too.

Romania, Other Countries To Seek Extension Of EU Ban On Ukraines Grain Imports

Romania, together with other countries, will seek an extension of the ban on imports of Ukrainian grain at least until the end of the year from the European Commission, Romanian Minister of Agriculture, Forests and Rural Development Florin Barbu said Wednesday.

Poland will keep ban on Ukrainian grain until year-end, minister says

Poland will keep in place an embargo on the import of Ukrainian grains at least until the end of the year, Development Minister Waldemar Buda said on Wednesday as the European Union works on a deal to end unilateral bans introduced by some countries.

Bulgaria Temporarily Bans Food Imports From Ukraine Except For Transit - Prime Minister

Bulgaria has temporarily banned imports of food from Ukraine, with the exception of goods in transit, caretaker Bulgarian Prime Minister Galab Donev said on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt rank in top 10 largest arms importers over past 5 years | Al Arabiya English

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt ranked among the top ten largest importers of weapons and arms in the world in the five years through 2022, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) think-tank said on Monday.

Beijing Slams US Attempts to Impose Sanctions on Russian Oil Deliveries to China - Tasnim News Agency

The Chinese authorities flatly reject the US attempts to impose unilateral sanctions on Russian oil deliveries to China, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday.

Italy Quadruples Imports of Russian Oil Despite EU Opposition – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Italy has increased its imports of Russian crude in spite of efforts by the European Union to end its dependence on Russian energy over the Ukraine crisis.

Borrell Says EU to Discuss Ban on Russian Oil Imports Next Week – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Thursday that ban on Russian oil imports will be discussed at the summit of EU foreign ministers on April 11 as part of the next round of sanctions against Moscow.

Japan will cooperate with G7 partners on banning oil imports from Russia - Cabinet - TASS

The Japanese government will cooperate with the international community, primarily with partners in the Group of Seven (G7), to impose a ban on the import of oil and oil products from Russia due to the situation around Ukraine, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, told a press conference on Wednesday.

Biden Announces Ban on Russian Oil Imports - Sputnik International

US President Joe Biden has announced a total ban on Russian energy imports, including oil and gas.