
Canada Seeks Role in EU Ukraine Loan as Digital Trade Ties Deepen
Canada is negotiating entry into the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan while pursuing AI, supercomputing and digital trade ties with Brussels.

Canada is negotiating entry into the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan while pursuing AI, supercomputing and digital trade ties with Brussels.

The US has imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, affecting cross-border trade and potentially disrupting fintech, digital payments, and e-commerce between the two countries.

The US is advancing plans to restore an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iran's influence and reshape regional energy routes.

Russia warns Armenia that deepening EU ties may end duty-free gas and oil supplies, threatening energy security and economic cooperation amid geopolitical tensions.

The new EU-Mexico trade deal removes tariffs and trade barriers, fostering fintech growth, digital banking, and cross-border payments between the two economies.

US President Trump postpones raising auto tariffs on EU imports until July 4 amid ongoing disputes over compliance with a major trade agreement.

The ifo Institute warns Germany faces recession in 2026 due to US auto tariffs, with significant impacts on fintech, cross-border payments, and digital banking.

The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement starts provisional implementation, offering new opportunities and challenges for fintech, digital payments, and tech sectors across Europe and South America.

Uzbek and Afghan businesses sign $300M contracts at Herat forum, focusing on enhanced payment systems, logistics, and digital trade platforms.