Blog Category: General

Trade Update August #2: Uzbekistan, Poland, Glasgow, East Anglia, Australia

Since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025, the United States has seen a remarkable boom in foreign direct investment, signaling a renewed global confidence in America's economic trajectory. International investors have announced a total of 1,049 new projects, marking an 8.6% increase compared to the equivalent period under President Joe Biden’s leadership.

11th August 2025|General, News|

Trade Update August #1: US FDI, Google India, Hollywood Glasgow, UK FDI

Since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025, the United States has seen a remarkable boom in foreign direct investment, signaling a renewed global confidence in America's economic trajectory. International investors have announced a total of 1,049 new projects, marking an 8.6% increase compared to the equivalent period under President Joe Biden’s leadership.

4th August 2025|General, News|

Trade Update July #4: EU US trade deal, US investment, Agribusiness to Mexico, OpenAI

The United States and the European Union have finalised a trade framework that imposes a 15% tariff on most European exports to America, averting a potentially destabilising trade war between two of the world’s largest economies. The deal was brokered during a high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. The agreement comes just days before the U.S. was set to implement a much steeper 30% tariff on EU goods.

28th July 2025|General, News|

Trade Update July #3: Panasonic, DP World, Ireland, Turkey Georgia

De Soto, Kansas – July 14, 2025 — Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a core company of the Panasonic Group, has officially launched mass production at its new state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) battery facility in De Soto, Kansas. This milestone marks a significant expansion of Panasonic’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and a major step forward in the global transition to sustainable transportation. The De Soto factory, located just outside Kansas City, is now one of the largest automotive battery plants in North America. Built on a sprawling 300-acre site—equivalent to more than 225 American football fields—the facility is designed to produce Panasonic’s advanced 2170 cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, with a planned annual production capacity of approximately 32 gigawatt-hours (GWh).

21st July 2025|General, News|

Trade Update July #2: Maersk, Wrisk, Groq, MeetEngland

Global logistics giant A.P. Moller – Maersk has officially launched a state-of-the-art packing and cold chain logistics hub in Olmos, Peru, marking a significant expansion of its operations in Latin America. Strategically located in the Lambayeque region—one of Peru’s most dynamic agricultural zones—the new facility is poised to transform the country’s agro-export landscape.

14th July 2025|General, News|

Trade Update July #1: Dynisma, Jabil, London, Mercosur FTA, Ireland

Bristol-based Dynisma, a cutting-edge racing simulator company trusted by Formula 1 giants Ferrari and McLaren, has landed a €10.7 million export contract, marking a major milestone in its global expansion. Founded in 2017 by former F1 driving simulation engineer Ash Warne, Dynisma has rapidly become a leader in high-fidelity motion simulation technology. The company’s simulators are renowned for their ultra-low latency and high bandwidth, offering an unmatched level of realism for motorsport teams and automotive manufacturers alike.

7th July 2025|General, News|

Trade Update June #4: Morocco, US-UK FTA, India, Taiwan

Benteler, the German automotive supplier, has officially commenced construction of its new manufacturing facility in Kenitra, Morocco, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on June 24, was attended by key dignitaries including Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, and Matthias Siemer, President of Benteler Automotive Components Europe.

30th June 2025|General|

Trade Update June #3: Amazon, Chips, Modi, Sweden, AI Sweden

Amazon has announced a $10 billion investment in North Carolina to expand its data center infrastructure and establish a new AI innovation hub. The investment, one of the largest in the state’s history, will be centered in Richmond County and is expected to create at least 500 high-skilled jobs. These roles will span data center engineering, network operations, security, and AI infrastructure management, with thousands more jobs supported indirectly through construction and the broader AWS supply chain.

23rd June 2025|General|

Trade Update June #2: Monex, Surecomp, Yuno, Coco Robotics

Monex Grupo Financiero, a prominent financial institution in Mexico, has successfully modernised its trade finance operations by implementing Surecomp’s cloud-native solutions, marking a significant step in its digital transformation journey. The upgrade involves the deployment of Surecomp’s flagship back-office platform, DOKA-NG, alongside its front-end customer portal, allNETT. This transition replaces Monex’s legacy systems and is designed to enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and scalability in trade finance services.

15th June 2025|General|

Trade Update June #1: India, EU-Thailand, Scottish Salmon, Payments, Medtech, Denmark, Batteries

Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu – May 28, 2025 — Schaeffler India, a leading manufacturer of automotive and industrial components, has inaugurated its fifth manufacturing facility in India, located in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to strengthening its local manufacturing footprint and supporting India’s growing demand for advanced mobility solutions. The new facility spans a total plot of 108,000 square meters, with the first phase covering 16,500 square meters. This phase is expected to reach full operational capacity by the fourth quarter of 2025. The plant will focus on producing powertrain and chassis components, including technologies for both conventional and hybrid vehicles.

2nd June 2025|General|
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