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EU to Eliminate Tariffs on Most U.S. Industrial Goods and Secure Lobster Access Until 2029
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EU to Eliminate Tariffs on Most U.S. Industrial Goods and Secure Lobster Access Until 2029

The EU will remove import duties on most U.S. industrial products starting July 1, while extending tariff-free lobster imports and including safeguards to ensure fair trade.

Jeep to Manufacture Electric SUVs in China Under Expanded Partnership
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Jeep to Manufacture Electric SUVs in China Under Expanded Partnership

Jeep will produce a new electric midsize SUV in China through a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Corp, marking the first Chinese-built Jeep sold in Western markets.

US Signals Start of Countdown to Potential USMCA Trade Deal Expiration
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US Signals Start of Countdown to Potential USMCA Trade Deal Expiration

The U.S. is set to trigger the USMCA’s expiration clock, initiating a decade-long review process that may complicate North American trade and investment planning.

Taiwanese Authorities Raid Super Micro Offices Amid GPU Smuggling Probe Linked to China Exports
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Taiwanese Authorities Raid Super Micro Offices Amid GPU Smuggling Probe Linked to China Exports

Taiwanese investigators conducted raids on Super Micro offices as part of a probe into the illegal smuggling of NVIDIA GPUs into China, with the company affirming full cooperation.

Whirlpool reduces Iowa factory workforce despite tariff measures aimed at boosting jobs
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Whirlpool reduces Iowa factory workforce despite tariff measures aimed at boosting jobs

Whirlpool announced the elimination of more than 280 jobs at its Iowa plant, highlighting challenges in manufacturing despite tariffs meant to protect domestic industries.

China Restricts Total Return Swaps to Limit Mainland Investors’ Overseas Stock Exposure
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China Restricts Total Return Swaps to Limit Mainland Investors’ Overseas Stock Exposure

China’s securities regulator ordered a halt to new foreign investment through total return swaps, targeting a major channel for mainland investors to access overseas stocks.

Apple Seeks U.S. Approval to Source Memory Chips from Blacklisted Chinese Supplier
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Apple Seeks U.S. Approval to Source Memory Chips from Blacklisted Chinese Supplier

Apple is lobbying the U.S. government for permission to purchase memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies despite its inclusion on a Pentagon blacklist amid escalating supply costs.

Mexico to Propose 16-Year Extension of USMCA in Upcoming Trilateral Meeting
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Mexico to Propose 16-Year Extension of USMCA in Upcoming Trilateral Meeting

Mexico plans to formally request a 16-year extension of the USMCA trade agreement during a virtual meeting with the US and Canada as part of this year’s review process.

Asian AI Firms Move Quickly to Circumvent U.S. Export Restrictions
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Asian AI Firms Move Quickly to Circumvent U.S. Export Restrictions

Following U.S. export controls that limited access to leading AI models, Asian companies are rapidly introducing alternatives aimed at local markets to avoid Washington's restrictions.

U.S. Targets Indian Executive in Sanctions Over Explosives Supply Fuelling Sudan Conflict
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U.S. Targets Indian Executive in Sanctions Over Explosives Supply Fuelling Sudan Conflict

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned an Indian businessman and others for supplying explosives and recruiting fighters that intensified Sudan’s ongoing civil war, calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

US States Become Key Battleground in Strategic Rivalry with China
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US States Become Key Battleground in Strategic Rivalry with China

State governments across the US face rising security challenges as Chinese influence expands beyond federal agencies to local institutions, universities, and critical infrastructure.

EU joins US-led Pax Silica coalition to secure critical AI supply chains
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EU joins US-led Pax Silica coalition to secure critical AI supply chains

The European Union endorsed the US-led Pax Silica initiative to strengthen supply chain resilience for AI, linking chips, minerals, and technology infrastructure across 24 global partners.