Global Funds Flee U.S. Amid Trade Pains and Debt Worries
Institutional investors are scaling back U.S. holdings amid trade policy uncertainty and growing debt, boosting allocations to Europe and beyond as global portfolios rebalance.
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US Building Materials in Survival Mode Amid Tariff Hikes
Young building materials pro Ahmed Gray says Trump-era tariff hikes have pushed his sector into ‘survival mode’, driving up costs and shrinking customer numbers.
OECD Chief Economist: Soaring US Tariffs Shake Global Economy
OECD economist Alvaro S. Pereira warns that US tariffs have reached their highest levels since 1936, fueling uncertainty and eroding global consumer and business confidence.
China’s Global Favorability Soars as U.S. Rating Slides into Negative
A Morning Consult poll reveals China’s global net favorability at +8.8 while U.S. approval dips to -1.5 amid trade policy fallout.
US Court Ruling Sparks Tariff Turmoil in Global Trade
A US court ruling briefly halted Trump’s tariffs, adding uncertainty for the EU, Japan and the Chinese mainland. Policy reinstated pending appeal; Supreme Court showdown looms.
U.S. Appeals Court Reinstates Trump’s Tariffs in Temporary Stay
A U.S. appeals court has temporarily reinstated former President Trump’s tariffs, pausing a lower court’s block on reciprocal duties as businesses await the next legal move.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Apple and Foreign-Made Smartphones
President Trump threatens a 25% tariff on Apple and all smartphones made abroad, rattling global supply chains and sparking debate on trade and consumer costs.
Tariff Tensions Hit U.S. Retail Giants: Target, Walmart Feel the Pinch
Rising tariffs are squeezing major U.S. retailers. Target cuts its sales forecast, and Walmart warns of profit pressure and job cuts amid escalating trade costs.
Can Tariffs Revive the U.S. Manufacturing Workforce?
As U.S. tariffs aim to restore a golden age of domestic production, can the manufacturing sector fill half a million open roles? We explore skill gaps, tech trends and future workforce strategies.
China Imposes Up to 74.9% Duties on Polyformaldehyde Copolymer Imports
China will levy 3.873.9% anti-dumping duties on polyformaldehyde copolymer imports from the US, EU, Taiwan region and Japan for five years.