The French Senate has approved a revised bill aimed squarely at curbing the rapid influx of ultra fast-fashion imports, signaling a firm legislative push to confront the environmental and social costs associated with high-turnover, low-cost garments. Lawmakers in the upper… Read More ›
Day: June 11, 2025
US and China Seal Framework to Lift Export Restrictions and Stabilize Trade Ties
Following intensive discussions in London, US and Chinese negotiators have agreed on a framework designed to ease export controls and reinforce an existing tariff truce, marking a significant step toward de-escalating their prolonged trade tensions. The accord builds on prior… Read More ›
Russia’s Poorest Strain Under Surging Potato Prices
Russia is witnessing an unprecedented surge in potato prices, with retail costs more than doubling or even tripling compared with a year ago. Adverse weather last season, including spring frosts and drought conditions, slashed harvests by around 12%, leading to… Read More ›