Anwar Ibrahim: ASEAN and BRICS Unite to Drive Global South Cooperation
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim highlights ASEAN’s central role and BRICS as a cohesive force in the Global South, urging collective negotiation and global collaboration.
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Survey Finds No Buyers for Pricier U.S.-Made Shower Head
Afina’s CEO ran a survey on a U.S.-made version of its $129 filtered shower head and found zero customers willing to pay extra amid rising tariffs.
Tariffs Toss U.S. Ports into Logistics Turbulence
How U.S. tariffs at Long Beach port are reshaping logistics operations, adding complexity and cost pressures across American supply chains.
Lula Arrives in Beijing for China-CELAC Summit
Brazil’s President Lula arrives in Beijing to kick off talks on trade, investment, and diplomacy at the China-CELAC Summit.
Wang Yi and Nicaragua Leaders Forge Cooperation in Beijing
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met Nicaragua’s top trade and foreign affairs officials in Beijing to discuss boosting investment, trade and international cooperation.
US Ends $800 Duty-Free Rule, Triggering Price Surges & Customs Delays
The US has ended duty-free treatment for imports under $800 from the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong SAR, sparking price hikes, customs delays and supply chain shake-ups.
US GDP Contracts 0.3% in Q1 as Tariffs Fuel Recession Fears
US GDP shrinks 0.3% in Q1 amid rising tariffs, record export drag and slowing consumer and government spending, as recession fears take hold.
Kenya-China Ties Grow as BRI Drives Shared Prosperity
President Ruto’s state visit to the Chinese mainland deepens BRI cooperation, boosting Kenya’s infrastructure, trade, and connectivity under Vision 2030.
Tariffs Tangle: Reciprocal Tariffs Threaten Global Recovery
The Trump administration’s April 2 “reciprocal tariffs” policy risks disrupting global supply chains and slowing economic recovery, raising fresh questions about the future of trade.
Chinese Mainland and Azerbaijan Eye Broader Cooperation in Digital Economy and Trade
At a recent Beijing conference, the Chinese mainland and Azerbaijan signed 13 projects spanning digital economy, aluminum and agriculture, underscoring deepening trade ties ahead of President Aliyev’s state visit.