Starting January 1, 2026, Thailand will impose a 10% customs duty on low-priced imports—mainly from China—to protect local SMEs from an influx of cheap goods disrupting domestic production.

President Donald Trump rolled back tariffs on key food imports such as coffee, bananas, cocoa and beef in an effort to curb grocery costs and ease voter frustration over persistent U.S. inflation.

Tesla plans to phase out all China-made components from its U.S.-manufactured cars within two years as geopolitical tensions push global companies to redraw supply chains.

As gold prices hit new records, China is quietly stockpiling massive quantities of the precious metal — far beyond official figures — as part of a de-dollarization strategy that’s reshaping global markets.

The U.S. and Switzerland have reached a trade agreement to reduce tariffs to 15%. Swiss companies have pledged $200 billion in U.S. investments by 2028, focusing on manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and workforce development.

Investor confidence in a December rate cut has dropped to just 49% after hawkish comments from Fed officials. With policymakers divided, markets brace for either a “hawkish hold” or one final symbolic cut before the cycle ends.

U.S. and global stocks fell sharply, while Bitcoin dropped below $100,000. Investors worry that the Federal Reserve could slow its pace of interest-rate cuts, triggering a new wave of selling in technology shares.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion, claiming the broadcaster distorted his Jan. 6, 2021 speech. The BBC has apologized and pulled the documentary, but the crisis of trust in global media continues to deepen.

Trump signals a possible tariff cut for India as his loyal ally Sergio Gor becomes U.S. ambassador, reshaping Washington–New Delhi trade diplomacy.

As Europe faces mounting threats from Russian and Chinese space assets, several NATO members — notably Germany, the U.K., and France — are dramatically expanding their budgets for space defense.

SoftBank Group Corp. has sold its entire $5.83 billion stake in Nvidia to finance new AI-focused ventures. This article analyzes the strategy, market impact, and risks behind Masayoshi Son’s bold move.

The United States’ decision to resume nuclear testing and launch the Minuteman III missile is seen as part of a pressure campaign on Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. However, experts caution that this move could backfire, escalating tensions and triggering a new global arms race.