Fashion
No De Minimis Jolt Yet on Footwear, But Shein and Temu Could See Profound Impacts
has yet to see the full impact from the removal of the de minimis trade exception. That’s expected to change, particularly when combined…
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The Conservative Case Against Protectionism and Interventionism Is the Same
Humility in the face of complexity; preservation over reinvention. Source link
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Trump ends small-package trade loophole worldwide, foreign global shippers scramble
The White House said Thursday it is following through on its threat to end the "de minimis" loophole that allowed global shippers to send…
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What Jamieson Greer Gets Wrong About Trump’s New Trade System
The U.S. trade representative’s New York Times article defending Trump’s trade policy makes several grievous errors. Source link
Culture
Apple claims ex-employee, China’s Oppo stole trade secrets
Apple accused smartphone maker Oppo in a lawsuit of poaching a highly paid member of the Apple Watch team and encouraging him to steal…
Business
ECB officials sticking to steady-rates plan after trade deal
European Central Bank (ECB) officials are increasingly convinced they can keep interest rates unchanged in September, according to sources…
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Canada withdraws retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to facilitate trade talks
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is withdrawing reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods, hoping to soften the ground before a review of the…
Business
Europe: Shares steady with Fed’s summit in focus; US-EU lock in trade deal
EUROPEAN equities were subdued on Thursday as investors awaited updates from the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, while the…
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US-EU Trade Deal Outline Gives Shoe Firms Glimmer of Hope on Tariffs
An outline on the trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union (EU) has some good tariff news for the fashion and shoe industries.…
Lifestyle
EU, U.S. Release Details of Bilateral Trade Deal
Weeks after announcing the formation of a bilateral trade agreement that President Donald Trump called “the biggest deal ever made,” the…
Business
China’s rare-earth magnet exports to US hit six-month high after trade deal
The Asian nation put export controls on the components, weaponising the nation’s 90% grip on global production to squeeze American…
Culture
Games industry in search of new winning combo at this week’s Gamescom trade fair
The global games industry gathers for the vast Gamescom trade fair in the German city of Cologne, Germany this week, with hopes that…
Business
US chip-gear maker sued in China over alleged trade secret theft
Top US chip-equipment supplier Applied Materials was sued by a rival in China over what that company characterised as trade secret theft,…
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A Tax Law for Manufacturers, but a Trade Policy Against Them
While the OBBBA tries to buoy manufacturing, President Trump’s tariffs are an anvil dragging the sector down. Source link
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The Real Case for Protectionism
MBD responds to David Bahnsen’s reaction to his critique of free trade. Source link
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Shoe Firms, Consumers Get Big Break as Trump Extends China Tariff Deadline
American President Donald Trump doesn’t want to be the grinch that stole Christmas. On Monday, he signed an executive order that extended…
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Where’s the New Opportunity in Footwear Production? Jack Erwin President Sounds Off
Paul Farago, president of footwear brands Jack Erwin and Ace Marks, has been navigating the shifting tariff backdrop firsthand for years.…
Business
China cuts coal imports, deepens Asean ties amid trade shifts
China’s coal imports fell for the fifth time in six months in July as Beijing leaned more on domestic mining and boosted oil and gas…
Business
Asia: Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as Asian markets limp into weekend
JAPANESE stocks rallied on Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue…
Business
Asia: Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as markets limp into weekend
JAPANESE stocks rallied on Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue…
Business
New Discoveries Abound for Italian Marble and Fine Stone Companies
MILAN — Since the ancient Romans began excavating marble more than 2,000 years ago, the average price of Italian natural stone per ton has…
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How boards should adapt to trade risks
DIRECTORS carry the overarching responsibility of ensuring their companies perform effectively. This duty is not only a matter of good…
Business
‘We are a big tanker; we are shifting’: UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong takes long-term view on trade loans
Trade loans remain a relatively small portion of UOB’s total portfolio, but their contribution to the bank’s balance sheet is expected to…
Business
China stocks close at highest level since 2021 on upbeat trade data
Investors remain focused on an Aug 12 deadline to see if Beijing and Washington will reach a durable tariff agreement. China stocks rose…