EU’s ‘Nuclear Option’: Anti-Coercion Instrument vs Trump’s Tariff Threat
The EU’s Anti-Coercion Instrument, a ‘nuclear option’, could unleash tariffs, quotas and public tender rules to counter President Trump’s threatened 30% tariffs.
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Beyond Tariffs: How the Chinese mainland’s Factory Hub Outplayed Trade Wars
Discover how the Chinese mainland’s eyewear heartland turned trade war tariffs into a catalyst for domestic growth, R&D and supply chain innovation.
Trump Delays ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Again, New Levies Loom
U.S. President Trump has delayed the so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs until August 1, even as the administration readies a new wave of levies that have trading partners on edge.
Merkel Urges EU to Stand Firm Against U.S. Tariffs
Angela Merkel urges the EU to unite against U.S. tariffs and retaliate to protect trade, consumers, and transatlantic ties in a candid Athens interview.
Summer Davos: WEF’s Brende Sees Cautious Optimism in Global Economy
At Tianjin’s Summer Davos, WEF President Børge Brende urges Middle East de-escalation, warns against trade wars and champions tech-driven productivity.
Trump Doubles Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, Allies Push Back
Trump’s move to double steel & aluminum tariffs to 50% has drawn ire from Canada and the EU, threatening to upend trade relations and spark a tit-for-tat standoff.
Decoupling U.S. and Chinese mainland Economies Could Cost U.S. Billions
Fareed Zakaria warns that U.S.-Chinese mainland economic decoupling could shrink U.S. GDP by 1.4%, costing hundreds of billions annually and potentially spurring faster innovation in the Chinese mainland.
Trump’s “War Capitalism”: How Tariffs Fuel Global Tensions
Explore Trump’s “war capitalism”—a new era of tariffs reshaping global trade, risking recession and echoing 1930s protectionism in our interconnected world.
When Tariffs Backfire: From Farm Fields to Global Alliances
After 100 days of rising tariffs, U.S. farms face bankruptcy, factories close, and allies hedge. The Chinese mainland cuts duties for 43 least-developed countries, choosing bridges over walls.
Trump’s 100-Day Approval Plunge: Polls Show Lowest Start in More Than Seven Decades
New polls show President Trump’s 39% approval rating at 100 days—the lowest in more than seven decades—driven by economic and tariff concerns across global markets.