China's August exports fall less than forecast Chinese exports fell again in August, official data showed today, but the drop was less than forecast and an improvement from the previous month. Business • 08 Sep 15
US trade deficit widened to $43.8bn in July The US trade deficit widened more than expected in June as an acceleration in domestic demand in the second quarter and a strong dollar sucked … Business • 05 Aug 15
'Ireland Day' promotes UK and Irish trade ties Irish and UK business leaders opened trading at the London Stock Exchange today, as Ireland INC hosted its third annual 'Ireland Day'. Business • 09 Jun 15
Household demand drives Q1 euro zone growth Household demand and investment were the two biggest contributors to economic growth in the euro zone in the first quarter, data showed today. Business • 10 Jun 15
EU lawmakers back key US trade deal demand European lawmakers have supported including investor arbitration in a free-trade deal with the United States, a breakthrough on one of the biggest obstacles to a … Business • 28 May 15
China's exports unexpectedly contract in April China's exports unexpectedly fell 6.4% in April from a year earlier, while imports tumbled by a deeper-than-forecast 16.2%. Business • 08 May 15
US trade deficit fell sharply in February The US trade deficit in February fell sharply to its lowest level since 2009, likely as a labour dispute at one of the country's main … Business • 02 Apr 15
Report finds TTIP would aid Irish economic growth A report on the impact in Ireland of the proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, known as TTIP, says it … News • 27 Mar 15
EU hopes for 'skeleton' US trade deal by December The EU has said it hopes the "skeleton" of a massive but controversial free trade deal with the United States will be ready by the … Business • 07 Jan 15
US trade deficit hit eleven month low in November The US trade deficit fell to an eleven-month low in November as declining crude oil prices curbed the import bill, eclipsing a drop in exports … Business • 07 Jan 15
Business people willing to bet on Ireland: Fischer Austrian President Heinz Fischer has predicted that now that the financial crisis is behind Ireland, the country's trade levels will improve. Business • 07 Oct 14
Euro zone trade surplus rises on growing exports The euro zone's trade surplus rose year-on-year in July as exports grew faster than imports, new figures show today. Business • 15 Sep 14
US trade deficit narrowed further in May The US trade deficit narrowed a bit more than expected in May as exports jumped to a record high, suggesting trade could be less of … Business • 03 Jul 14
Ireland, Mexico should be 'natural' trade partners Ireland and Mexico should be natural business partners as both promote themselves as “gateways” to their larger single markets – the European Union and the … Business • 02 May 14
Euro zone trade surplus widened in February The euro zone's trade surplus widened in February from a year earlier on rising exports with imports unchanged, the European Union's statistics office Eurostat has … Business • 15 Apr 14
First joint ministerial trade mission to Asia Government ministers from Dublin, London and Stormont are to take part in their first international joint trade mission to Singapore early next month. News • 21 Jan 14
Ukrainian PM says no deal finalised with Russia Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has said a deal with Russia on possible new financial credits after suspending preparations for a European Union trade pact … News • 12 Dec 13
President Higgins addresses key summit in Mexico President Michael D Higgins has addressed a key Mexican business summit in the city of Guadalajara. News • 22 Oct 13
Monthly services index rose 1.2% in April - CSO The seasonally adjusted monthly services value index increased by 1.2% in April when compared with the previous month, according to the latest figures from the … Business • 11 Jun 13
China launches probe into EU wine exports China has launched a probe into European wine exports in response to the EU's imposition of anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panels. Business • 05 Jun 13
Transatlantic trade deal on EU agenda European Union trade ministers are meeting at Dublin Castle to try to agree on a mandate to start negotiations on a comprehensive free trade and … News • 18 Apr 13
WTO cuts trade growth forecast for 2013 to 3.3% The World Trade Organisation has slashed its forecast for trade growth in 2013, saying it feared protectionism was on the increase. Business • 10 Apr 13
China trade rebounds in sign of economic recovery China's trade growth rebounded strongly in December in a positive sign for the gradual and still uncertain recovery of the world's second-largest economy. Business • 10 Jan 13
Trade surplus rises by 12.6% in July New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted trade surplus rose by 12.6% to €3.923 million in July. Business • 14 Sep 12
China trade decelerates in sign of global weakness China's trade growth plunged even more sharply than forecast in July in a new sign of global economic weakness. Business • 10 Aug 12
