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 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.
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.
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.
State governments across the US face rising security challenges as Chinese influence expands beyond federal agencies to local institutions, universities, and critical infrastructure.
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.
President Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imports from any country that enacts a digital services tax targeting American technology companies.
Former President Trump warned of immediate 100% tariffs on imports from countries taxing U.S. digital services, escalating tensions with European nations.
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce legislation to stop China and others from accessing advanced U.S. AI computing power via cloud services, addressing gaps in current export controls.
Strong U.S. soybean meal exports provide new market opportunities as China’s commitment to buying American soybeans remains uncertain due to ongoing trade barriers.
The newly finalized EU-India trade deal emphasizes regulatory cooperation and strategic trust, moving beyond tariff cuts to strengthen long-term economic ties amid global trade uncertainties.
India is making significant strides in frontier technologies, with progress in AI, quantum communication, nuclear energy, and space positioning it for future economic and strategic growth.