US Furniture Retailers Brace for Trump’s 30-50% Tariffs
The Home Furnishings Association warns that Trump’s new 30-50% tariffs on furniture could hike costs, dampen demand and force retailers to rethink sourcing before Oct. 1.
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Brazilian Fruit Growers Seek New Markets Amid U.S. Tariffs
Brazil’s fruit exporters are diversifying markets as U.S. tariffs bite, driving grape and mango producers in the São Francisco River Valley to innovate and find new buyers.
How Xinjiang Fruits Travel Faster and Stay Fresh
From the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’s orchards to global markets, see how advanced cold chain systems and rail corridors keep fruits fresh and speedy.
AI Takes Center Stage at 22nd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning
At the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Chinese mainland and ASEAN innovators teamed up in AI pavilions and forums to boost regional supply chains and smart tech.
U.S. Tariffs Trigger Manufacturing Shift to Vietnam and Mexico
Firms are relocating manufacturing to Vietnam and Mexico in response to broad U.S. tariffs, reshaping global supply chains through diversification and resilience.
Xinjiang Cotton’s Comeback: From Adversity to Rebirth
Discover how Xinjiang cotton overcame tariffs and blacklists, transforming setbacks into a sustainable resurgence with Esquel Group’s forward-thinking strategy.
China Plans Industrial Boost: Green Factories, 5G and AI Drive Growth
China’s industrial economy surged to 40.5 trillion yuan by 2024, with green factories and AI-driven manufacturing propelling growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan.
Investing in China Signals Future Growth, Says Vice Commerce Minister
Vice Commerce Minister Ling Ji explains why investing in China’s super-large market and advanced tech revolution is a bet on future growth.
US to Restrict Drones and Heavy-Duty Vehicles from the Chinese Mainland
The US Commerce Department under the Trump administration is set to restrict imports of drones and heavy-duty vehicles from the Chinese mainland, citing national security and supply chain risks.
Hundreds Detained in Georgia Hyundai Battery Plant Raid
Federal agents detained over 475 undocumented workers, mostly from South Korea, at a Georgia Hyundai battery plant, spotlighting the clash between US manufacturing goals and immigration policy.