Renewed turbulence in US trade policy is once again unsettling global markets, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s import tariff measures. In response, the president sharply criticised the judges involved and swiftly announced a new global tariff of 10 percent, later signalling that the rate could rise to 15 percent. …
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United States President Donald Trump slapped a new 10% tariff on imports from nearly every country in the world, ending months of uncertainty about the measure just hours after the Supreme Court invalidated most of the sweeping trade duties introduced by his administration last year. Calling the decision “terrible,” Trump attacked the justices who voted …
European Union competition authorities have indicated that temporary measures could be introduced to prevent Meta Platforms from restricting artificial intelligence competitors’ access to its WhatsApp platform, as regulators examine potential abuse of market dominance. The European Commission confirmed that it has issued a formal statement of objections to Meta, outlining alleged breaches of EU competition …
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The US government has introduced a new federal investment programme for newborns, with the White House confirming that more than 500,000 families have already enrolled. Announced by President Donald Trump, the initiative aims to help children build long-term savings while addressing affordability pressures faced by American families. The programme establishes federally supported investment accounts for …
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US president Donald Trump intensified his long-standing push for the United States to acquire Greenland during a wide-ranging and combative appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, while indicating that military force would not be used to pursue the goal. Instead, the emphasis was placed on economic leverage and diplomatic pressure to influence European …
As organizations head into 2026, the role of the chief information officer is undergoing a significant shift, with responsibilities expanding well beyond traditional IT oversight. At Tungsten Automation, CIO Shelley Seewald is leading a lead-to-cash transformation initiative, a type of effort once typically managed by chief revenue officers or chief operating officers. The change reflects …
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US President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela has pledged to allocate the money earned from its newly structured oil arrangement toward buying products manufactured in the United States, a move that aims to make the US a central trade partner for Caracas. According to Trump, the funds generated by the agreement will be used to …
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Amazon has announced a sweeping plan to invest $35 billion in India by 2030, deepening its commitment to one of its most strategically important international markets. This investment builds on the $40 billion already deployed since the company’s India entry in 2010. The fresh infusion of capital is intended to advance Amazon’s artificial intelligence systems, …
US President Donald Trump recently delivered a televised address from the White House, outlining what he described as significant economic and financial gains during his second term in office. The speech focused heavily on inflation, trade strategy, tariffs, wages and household affordability, while placing significant blame on the previous Democratic administration for economic difficulties faced …
Following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump earlier this year, South Korea’s government and corporations have been under increasing pressure to channel hundreds of billions of dollars into investments in the United States as a measure to avoid elevated tariff barriers. Economic observers have voiced growing unease that these substantial overseas commitments may undermine …
