Algeria is located in the North African region and is the largest country in Africa by land area (2,381,741 km²) the 10th largest in the world by area, with a population of around 47 million. Algeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated at more than 260 billion USD, ranking fourth in Africa.

India imposed curbs on some platinum jewellery imports, another step to tighten control over the precious metals trade and plug revenue leakages.

The United States and Switzerland announced a framework trade agreement on Friday that includes Washington slashing its tariffs on imported Swiss products to 15% from 39% and a pledge by Swiss companies to invest $200 billion in the U.S. by the end of 2028.

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the country's seafood exports reached $9.5 billion, marking a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Vietnam’s processed seafood sector, despite having a strong global footprint in more than 170 markets, is struggling to gain a firm foothold in the domestic market amid rising demand from over 100 million consumers.

The White House announced new "trade framework agreements" with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala, all governed by administrations aligned with president Donald Trump, with the goal of reducing certain tariffs, eliminating non-tariff barriers and expanding access for U.S. products in those markets.

Technical-level negotiations on a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement between Vietnam and the United States proceeded as scheduled from November 12 to 14 in Washington, D.C.

Germany's parliament appointed an expert commission on Thursday to rethink trade policy towards China, accelerating a policy of "de-risking" after Beijing's curbs on rare earths exports exposed how quickly German industry could be throttled.

EU finance ministers agreed to remove duty exemptions on parcels under €150, targeting Chinese retailers and accelerating implementation from 2028 to early 2026.

This is good news for Swiss industries, which have been subject to a 39% US tax since August 1.