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Statistics Canada reports that Canada’s economy contracted by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to businesses reducing their inventories, following a volatile year marked by frequent fluctuations in GDP.

Moody's reports that Trump's reinstatement of a 15% global tariff introduces new uncertainties into American trade strategy, impacting economies like India and Indonesia.

Reports reveal that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged taxpayers for massages and excessive travel expenses during his time as the UK's trade envoy.

Sung Gi-hak, chairman of Youngone, has been accused of omitting companies owned by him and his daughters from official reports, leading to a three-year evasion of corporate group classification by the Fair Trade Commission.

The EU has urged the USA to adhere to a recently negotiated trade agreement following changes in US tariff regulations that were deemed illegal by the Supreme Court.

Taiwan's government reports that initial findings suggest the new tariff rates have had a minimal effect on the island's economy, while remaining vigilant about Trump's tariff policies.

Reports indicate that President Trump is privately considering withdrawing the U.S. from the North American Free Trade Agreement amid critical negotiations with Canada and Mexico.

Police and prosecutors in the UK are discussing allegations that Prince Andrew leaked confidential information to Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a trade envoy.

The GSEVEE reports alarming increases in small parcel imports in the EU and raises concerns over safety and competition from large Asian e-commerce platforms.

The EU and Australia have reportedly completed negotiations for a defense and security pact that may coincide with an ongoing free trade agreement.

British police are investigating claims that ex-prince Andrew shared confidential trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010, based on email exchanges between them.

The U.S. media outlet Politico reports on how Coupang, a South Korean e-commerce giant unknown to most Americans, is influencing Korea-U.S. relations.

The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) reports an ongoing development of complex evasion schemes by sanction violators, anticipating significant risks in cross-border transactions related to sanctioned goods by 2025.

India's oil imports from Russia reached a 38-month low in December, amidst media reports following a claimed US trade deal requiring New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.

A month after China's announcement to strengthen export regulations on dual-use items to Japan, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry reports no significant impacts but calls for a withdrawal of the measures and to monitor future developments closely.

American media reports suggest a potential trade involving Croatian center Ivica Zubac from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Indiana Pacers, with details on what the Clippers would receive yet to be revealed.

NBA analyst Shams Charania reports that despite recent rumors, the Milwaukee Bucks will not be trading Giannis Antetokounmpo at this time.

The Financial Times reports that Nvidia's sales of AI chips to China remain on hold pending a U.S. national security review, despite prior approval from Donald Trump for export.

A second Australian has died in Japan while skiing off-piste in the Hokkaido region, confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The Los Angeles Clippers have traded veteran guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to reports from ESPN.

NBA journalist reports that Boston saves $20 million in luxury taxes by trading a player with a $27 million contract for one with a $21 million contract, while N. Vučevičius, a 35-year-old Montenegrin player, played his sixth season in Chicago with impressive stats.

The Economist reports on Colombia's struggle to dismantle its cocaine economy despite military efforts, highlighting the tension in regions like Putumayo.

The European Commission has received the final calculations of proposed anti-subsidy tariffs on EU dairy products from China's Ministry of Commerce, with a deadline for imposing such tariffs set for February 21.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued a security warning regarding suspicious activities involving armed boats near the Strait of Hormuz, following reports of a commercial vessel receiving radio calls demanding it to stop.

Beijing reports a record trade surplus for 2025, despite a significant decline in exports to the United States last year amidst ongoing trade tensions.

Israeli newspaper Globes reports that the Israeli government admits a direct political and commercial link between U.S. military aid and tariff relief imposed by Trump, highlighting Israel's vulnerable negotiating position and reliance on external support.

China has achieved a record trillion-dollar trade surplus in 2025, adapting to US tariffs by redirecting exports to other markets.

In 2025, China's trade volume reached a historical high, with imports and exports totaling 45.47 trillion Yuan, despite ongoing trade conflicts with the United States.

Three-time All-Star Alex Bregman has signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, reportedly including a no-trade clause.

The European Union has granted approval for the signing of the Mercosur agreement during a Coreper meeting, according to reports by Rzeczpospolita.

The Atlanta Hawks have traded four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, fulfilling Young's preference for a trade destination.

Trea Young's tenure with the Atlanta Hawks appears to be nearing its end, with reports suggesting he favors a move to the Washington Wizards as both the player and the club seek a trade solution.

Minnesota Wild's GM Bill Guerin has made headlines with key signings and trades, including a record deal for Kirill Kaprizov, despite a rough start to the season.

The U.S. is planning to intercept a Russian-flagged tanker involved in the Venezuelan oil trade, following a recent attack targeting Venezuela's regime and oil reserves.