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**New York**: The fashion industry is undergoing significant changes as US tariffs spark both challenges and opportunities. While some brands…

**North Carolina**: The small town of Spruce Pine, responsible for up to 90% of the global supply of high-purity quartz,…

**Beijing**: China experienced a significant 12.4% increase in exports for March 2025, exceeding expectations amid escalating trade tensions with the…

**Scotland**: The ongoing trade war initiated by Donald Trump has led to an estimated £12 billion loss for Scottish pension…

**Washington**: U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs have disrupted global trade, causing significant market fluctuations and creating uncertainty in manufacturing,…

**London**: The UK grapples with the implications of Brexit as President Trump adopts similar isolationist trade strategies. While the nation…

**Los Angeles**: Earl Ofari Hutchinson addresses the complexities of US-China trade relations in Little Chinatown, warning of potential global disruptions…

**Beijing**: In a significant escalation of the tech rivalry with the US, China has added Shield AI to its Unreliable…

**London**: In the wake of the US imposing tariffs, countries pursue varied strategies, including unilateral tariff reductions and discussions on…

**Washington**: Reports reveal significant changes in consumer goods pricing in the U.S. due to new tariffs on Chinese imports, impacting…

**Beijing**: China is actively reducing its dependence on US imports, particularly in agriculture and energy, through strategic nontariff barriers. This…

**Brussels**: As the EU’s Unfair Trading Practices Directive takes effect, the agri-food supply chain faces pressures to adopt fair and…

**London**: U.S. President Donald Trump’s import tariffs risk destabilising the economies of developing nations, warns UN trade chief Pamela Cox-Hamilton.…

**North America**: Stellantis announces temporary production shutdowns at factories in Windsor and Toluca, affecting 900 workers. This decision follows a…

**Washington**: The US Department of Defense is introducing reforms to enhance procurement efficiency, preferring commercial solutions and centralising decision-making. A…