Hopes stirred by recent talks involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — which markets read as a step toward de-escalation and a possible diplomatic path to end the war — have delivered an abrupt shock to… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Indian Shrimpers Pivot to New Markets and Value-Addition to Blunt 50% U.S. Tariff
Faced with an effective 50% tariff on Indian goods bound for the United States, shrimp farmers along India’s southern coast are scrambling to protect livelihoods and preserve an industry that accounts for a large share of the country’s seafood exports…. Read More ›
U.S. retail sales rise in July as auto purchases and online promotions boost spending; cooling job market threatens future demand
U.S. retail sales posted a solid uptick in July, offering a short-term boost to the economy and easing some concerns that consumer momentum was evaporating. Yet beneath headline gains lie familiar vulnerabilities — a softer labor market, rising import-driven prices… Read More ›
U.S. Cancels India Trade Talks, Raising Stakes as Tariff Fight Deepens Amid Strategic Fallout
In a move that underscores the escalating tension between Washington and New Delhi, scheduled trade negotiations set for August in India have been abruptly canceled—with no official confirmation, though multiple sources report the postponement. The shift follows a sweeping expansion… Read More ›
Brazil’s Surge and Tariffs Erode U.S. Grip on China’s Soybean Market
U.S. soybean exports to China — once the backbone of America’s agricultural trade — are facing a decisive shift as Brazilian and Argentine suppliers strengthen their foothold in the world’s largest oilseed market. The change, driven by a mix of… Read More ›
U.S. Manufacturers Turn to AI to Rapidly Adapt Supply Chains Amid Trump Tariff Shocks
As new tariff measures from the Trump administration reshape global trade flows, U.S. manufacturers are increasingly leaning on artificial intelligence to keep production lines moving and costs in check. The latest wave of duties—targeting sectors from machinery and metals to… Read More ›
U.S. Said to Embed Tracking Devices in AI-Chip Shipments to Detect Diversions Toward China
Reports by people familiar with the matter indicate that U.S. authorities have begun inserting hidden location-tracking devices into selected shipments of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips and servers. These devices are intended to monitor if shipments are illegally diverted —… Read More ›
Modi fights back: India turns up diplomatic, economic and political pressure on Washington
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun an unmistakable pushback against recent moves by the United States that have strained one of the world’s most important bilateral relationships. What began as a personal rapport between two leaders has hardened into… Read More ›
EU’s $750 Billion Energy Pledge Faces Mounting Doubts Amid Market Realities
The European Union’s proposed commitment to purchase $750 billion worth of U.S. energy products over three years has drawn skepticism from analysts and policymakers. While the pledge was presented as part of a broader transatlantic trade framework that includes a… Read More ›
Trump Threatens Tariffs to Punish India’s Russian Oil Purchases
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated a diplomatic confrontation with New Delhi by warning to impose substantial tariffs on a broad range of Indian goods, aiming to coerce India into reducing its purchases of heavily discounted Russian crude oil. The… Read More ›