China’s sweeping rare earth export controls and the U.S. retaliatory tariffs mark a defining moment in techno-mercantilist rivalry—where control over indispensable materials now challenges America’s long-claimed status as the indispensable nation
The dry bulk market closed the week ending Friday, October 10th, on cautiously steady ground, as vessel performance diverged across regions while global trade uncertainty and geopolitical shifts continued to test resilience
The 25th EU–China Summit exposed fundamental fractures in global diplomacy, revealing how economic interdependence and geopolitical rivalry create an increasingly complex web of international relations
A closure of the Strait of Hormuz would unleash an en-ergy shock, spike inflation, paralyze shipping routes, and fuel global tensions—pushing markets, governments, and central banks into a new era of volatility
Beijing reports encouraging 5.4% GDP growth despite international economic turbulence, emphasizing domestic resilience while attributing external challenges largely to American trade policies
As Trump signals a potential 145% tariff reduction, China maintains its characteristic blend of cautious optimism and principled demands, insisting on respect and equality rather than threats and blackmail
In what amounts to economic mutually assured destruction, the U.S. and China are locked in a spectacular trade standoff that resembles two heavyweight boxers punching themselves in the face to intimidate each other
As U.S. trade theatrics unsettle African markets, China-Africa trade keeps rising—quietly, unevenly, and always with a suitcase full of infrastructure contracts
Trump’s tariff threats spark fury in Beijing as China vows firm retaliation and mocks U.S. pressure with warnings of unending economic pushback
BIMCO warns that Trump’s proposed tariffs on Chinese-built ships could disrupt U.S. trade, raise consumer costs, and hinder energy exports, creating chaos in the global shipping industry