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BRICS members blast rise of 'trade protectionism'
BRICS members blast rise of 'trade protectionism'

China, Brazil and other members of the BRICS grouping on Tuesday slammed the "resurgence of trade protectionism" at a meeting in Rio de Janeiro dominated by US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz. Some BRICS members have, however, escaped the worst of Trump's trade ire.

France to tax small parcels from China amid tariff fallout fears
France to tax small parcels from China amid tariff fallout fears

France will from next year impose a handling tax for every small parcel sent from China sent by platforms such as Shein and Temu, a minister said Tuesday. French officials say that unless a European system is set up, parcels taxed by France will just enter the EU through another member country.