Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro expounds the “Navigating our future, together” theme
ASEAN’s maritime security strategy takes center stage as Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa P. Lazaro addresses South China Sea tensions, global trade risks, and the…
The 16 US trading partners hit by Trump’s ‘301’ probes
The United States on Wednesday said it was launching unfair trade practice investigations into 16 key trading partners, part of an urgent effort by President…
Bogus watches intercepted by CBP officers in Cincinnati
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Cincinnati seized a shipment of 12 counterfeit watches from Colombia on Feb. 15.
US tariff reprieve sparks scramble, and scepticism, in China’s export hubs
Chen Zhuo is in a rush to get visas for his equipment technicians to fly from China to the United States, where one client is…
US import volumes may be headed for a prolonged slump
Trade policy volatility and unpredictable tariffs are forcing importers to delay supply chain investments, raising concerns about declining U.S. port volumes and weakened global trade…
Globalization holds firm at a record level, while the U.S. and China continue to decouple
Globalization remains at a historically high level – despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising U.S. tariffs, and unprecedented uncertainty about future trade policies.
More than $1B in investment and global brands fuel growth of food & agtech sector in St. Louis Region
With more than $1 billion in investment supporting multiple new developments and expansions, the St. Louis region continues to strengthen its position as one of…
Globalization holds firm at a record level, while the U.S. and China continue to decouple – DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026
• Despite geopolitical tensions and rising uncertainty, countries largely maintain trade and investment ties with their traditional partner countries • Record-long trade distances, AI-driven commerce,…
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s February data shows another month of sales growth
Retail sales grew again in February, with moderate gains month over month and strong increases year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered…
US unlikely to increase tariffs on South Korea, Seoul official says
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Sunday said the U.S. is unlikely to slap higher tariffs on South Korea should the Korean parliament move…
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