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Saudi Arabia is actively pursuing partnerships with Europe, particularly France, to explore new opportunities for its mineral resources and bolster…

**US:** Rising import tariffs have disrupted independent resellers and textile recyclers, yet are driving significant growth in the US second-hand…

**Washington D.C.:** The escalating U.S.-China trade war is causing widespread supply chain chaos for retailers preparing for the holiday season,…

**Democratic Republic of Congo**: Silicon Valley-backed KoBold Metals leverages AI to explore $24 trillion in untapped minerals amid surging global…

**Tokyo**: Toyota forecasts a 21% drop in operating profits to ¥3.8 trillion for FY 2026, hit by Trump-era tariffs and…

**Singapore**: The European Commission is ramping up efforts to collaborate on AI with the US, focusing on chip manufacturing and…

**London:** On May 6, 2025, India and the UK signed a landmark free trade deal reducing tariffs on key sectors…

**France:** Saudi Arabia and Airbus have strengthened their four-decade partnership, focusing on localising aircraft manufacturing and maintenance as part of…

**Alaska**: Teck Resources faces logistical and strategic challenges after US-China tariffs disrupt exports from the world’s largest zinc mine, Red…

**Global shipping markets**: The SHIPS for America Act and USTR’s regulatory proposals introduce fresh fees tied to reliance on Chinese…

**United States:** Mattel has announced price increases on select toys in response to US tariffs on Chinese imports, while withdrawing…

**Washington:** India has put forward a plan to scrap tariffs on steel, auto components and pharmaceuticals in ongoing trade talks…

**India**: India is rapidly expanding its renewable energy production with government subsidies and local manufacturing targets to challenge China’s dominance…

**Netherlands:** Philips anticipates a €250-300m cost increase due to US import duties, revising its 2025 profit margin down. Meanwhile, PostNL…

**Detroit:** Stellantis plans layoffs starting July 2024 at its Sterling Stamping plant as tariffs from Trump’s administration continue to disrupt…