China’s Opening-Up Fuels Global Growth at Davos 2026
At Davos 2026, China’s high-level opening-up aims to boost global growth, trade and green tech through dialogue and cooperation.
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German Study Finds US Tariffs Fall Heavily on American Shoppers
A German study finds that in 2025, 96% of US tariff costs were passed on to American consumers, debunking claims that foreign exporters pay the price.
Starmer: Tariffs Won’t Work on Allies, Backs Greenland’s Self-Rule
UK PM Starmer says tariffs are the wrong tool to pressure allies, backs Greenlandic self-determination, and calls for NATO cooperation to boost Arctic security.
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Nations Trading with Iran
President Trump announces a 25% tariff on any country trading with Iran, marking a sharp economic escalation and raising global market concerns.
MOFCOM approves general export licenses for rare earth items
The Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Commerce has approved general export licenses for rare earth-related items, simplifying procedures and supporting exporters’ compliance and growth.
Chinese Mainland to License Select Steel Exports Starting Jan 2026
The Chinese mainland will introduce export licenses for selected steel products on January 1, 2026, standardizing trade and boosting industry quality.
Trump Imposes Steep Tariffs on Pharma, Furniture and Trucks from Oct. 1
President Trump will impose tariffs from Oct. 1: 100% on branded drugs without U.S. plants, 50% on cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on big trucks.
US Ends $800 Duty-Free Shipping, Small Businesses Brace for Impact
From August 29, the US will tax all imports under $800 sent outside its postal network, squeezing small businesses and reshaping overseas sourcing.
Chaos or Reciprocity? Rethinking Trump’s New Tariff Logic
Yuqing Xing calls Trump’s new 10-41% tariffs economic chaos, arguing they lack logic and pressure partners not to retaliate.
Why Unilateral Trade Tactics Won’t Solve the U.S. Fentanyl Crisis
Unilateral trade actions by the U.S. aren’t fixing the fentanyl crisis. Discover why global cooperation is the key to tackling this issue.