UK and Switzerland Reach Agreement on Modernized Post-Brexit Trade Deal
The UK and Switzerland have agreed on a new trade deal that broadens cooperation in services, digital trade, and Gibraltar access, pending final approvals.
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China’s June Exports Soar 27% Driven by AI Demand and Semiconductor Prices
China’s exports surged sharply in June, fueled by booming AI-related goods and rising semiconductor prices, pushing trade surplus to a record high amid strong global demand.
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China’s June Export Surge Driven by AI Demand and Front-Loaded U.S. Orders
China’s exports climbed sharply in June, boosted by AI technology shipments and early U.S. orders, though domestic demand challenges persist amid uneven global conditions.
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Monopoly Maker Faces High Costs and Delays to Produce U.S.-Made Edition
WS Game Company launched a special Monopoly edition made in the U.S. after tariffs forced them to shift production, but domestic manufacturing posed significant challenges.
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Small Businesses Bear Brunt of Trump-Era Tariffs, Facing Higher Costs and Pessimism
A Federal Reserve survey reveals small businesses struggle disproportionately with tariffs, leading to price hikes and bleak expectations for 2026 revenue and employment.
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Kazakhstan and China Strengthen Ties to Boost Trade, Innovation, and Connectivity
Kazakhstan and China reaffirmed their strategic partnership, pledging deeper collaboration in trade, artificial intelligence, transport, and multilateral diplomacy during a high-level meeting in Beijing.
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India Delays U.S. Trade Deal, Demands Stronger Tariff and Agriculture Protections
India refuses to finalize a U.S. trade agreement without securing tariff advantages and guarantees for agricultural protections, signaling a firm stance against rushed negotiations.
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Senate urged to pass Russia sanctions bill following Lindsey Graham’s death
After Senator Lindsey Graham’s passing, lawmakers call to advance the Russia sanctions bill to maintain pressure on Moscow and its energy buyers.
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Gibraltar’s Border Fence to Be Removed under New UK-EU Agreement
A new UK-EU deal will dismantle Gibraltar’s border fence, ending routine land checks and shifting immigration controls to its airport and port, easing travel for thousands.
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U.S. Faces High Costs and Supply Risks in Semiconductor Manufacturing Amid China Competition
As semiconductor production remains tied to global supply chains, the U.S. grapples with rising costs and reliance on foreign manufacturing, underscoring the need for domestic innovation and investment.
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U.S. Senators Secure Agreement to Advance Stricter Sanctions Targeting Russian Energy Buyers
A bipartisan deal reached between U.S. senators and the administration paves the way for stronger sanctions imposing heavy tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy products.
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U.S. Revokes Chevron’s Venezuela License and Threatens Tariffs to Intensify Pressure
The U.S. government revoked Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela and signaled tariffs on oil-importing countries to tighten economic restrictions on Nicolás Maduro’s regime.