(LEAD) S. Korea's exports up 7.6 pct in first 20 days of Aug. on strong chip, auto demand

Exports to US decrease; exports to China increase. 

US and EU issue written framework for their trade deal, still a work in progress

Russia sees potential for LNG exports to India

Japan's exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify

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More Workers Are Getting Job-Skill Certificates. They Often Don’t Pay Off.

The value of credentials is a combination of the skills in demand (global trade) and the reputation of the institution that offers it (ISO/IEC17024) 

US targets steel, copper, lithium imports under Uyghur forced labor law

Nordic postal operators pause shipments to the U.S. as Trump ends parcel tariff relief

SHEIN considering China return for path to Hong Kong IPO - Bloomberg

This move would require restructuring  while China benefits from significant  tax revenue 

The top 15 countries driving US exports in 2025

In 2024 the US exported were valued at approximately $1291B to these 15 countries.  In  H1 2025 exports are valued at $647 B.