Wall Street sours on Trump’s economic playbook
It took just two months for Donald Trump’s economic strategy to fall out of favor with Wall Street’s elite, Forbes reports, pointing to collapsing support and dismal policy review
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Trade war escalation: China hits back at U.S. tariffs
China retaliates against U.S. trade policies with new tariffs, import bans, and business blacklists. Tensions between the two largest economies are intensifying, reshaping global trade dynamics
Storm in the shipping lane: How Trump’s tariffs are reshaping global trade
Shipping executives warn that Trump’s tariffs will disrupt global trade, increase costs, and push major economies toward recession. Uncertainty grips the industry as retaliatory moves from key trading partners loom
EV trade tango: From rivals to reluctant dance partners
China and the EU restart talks on EV subsidies, nudged by Trump’s tariffs into an uneasy compromise. How long can this fragile truce last?
How Trump’s tariffs expose a global divide
The U.S. embraces trade war, Europe braces for military conflict, while Asia’s major economies strategize for stability. Trump’s tariffs reveal a fractured world order
Critical minerals: The new gold rush it’s not about gold
Critical minerals are the backbone of the 21st century. As China tightens its grip, the U.S. and EU scramble to secure their own supply in a high-stakes geopolitical battle over resources and dominance
Eastern Europe on the brink: Military buildup and geopolitical tensions escalate
For the first time since World War II, Germany is permanently stationing troops abroad. A 5,000-strong brigade in Lithuania marks a turning point in Europe’s rapid militarization
Beijing’s dilemma over CK Hutchison’s port sale
China’s intervention in CK Hutchison’s $22.8 billion port sale could either reaffirm its control over strategic assets or shake global investor confidence. The stakes are high, and Beijing’s decision will have lasting effects
Armenia’s EU bid tests Russia’s waning grip in the Caucasus
With Moscow’s influence waning, Armenia advances its EU bid through parliament, balancing Russian retaliation fears against growing public demand for European ties
How the South China Sea oilfield boosts China’s energy security
China’s discovery of a 100-million-ton South China Sea oilfield in ultra-deep layers marks a major energy milestone, cutting import reliance and boosting domestic production with advanced offshore drilling tech