The Trump-Xi meeting delivered immediate trade relief but left major structural issues unresolved. While markets celebrated the tariff pause, the real test comes with implementation and the promised 2025 comprehensive agreement.
Britain’s trade deal with six Gulf Cooperation Council countries is reportedly “almost done” following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ diplomatic mission to Saudi Arabia. The agreement could provide crucial economic momentum ahead of the November 26 Budget.
The luxury watch industry faces a dramatic geographic rebalancing as Trump’s proposed 39% tariffs hammer Swiss exports to the U.S. While American sales plummet, emerging markets and China show surprising resilience, creating a new global luxury map.
China’s strategic use of rare earth and semiconductor export controls reveals fundamental advantages in economic warfare. Western nations struggle to match Beijing’s asymmetric approach to supply chain dominance.
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China’s manufacturing sector is demonstrating unexpected resilience amid renewed trade tensions with the United States. Export growth continues despite economic headwinds, providing Beijing with strategic leverage in ongoing trade negotiations.
As trade hostilities between the United States and China intensify, reports indicate Beijing is leveraging its manufacturing dominance as a strategic countermeasure against renewed tariffs. According to analysis of recent economic data, China’s export sector continues to demonstrate strength despite facing record-high US tariffs, providing the country with additional leverage in the ongoing trade dispute.
Strategic Alliance Fuels Australian Mining Surge Australian critical mineral producers experienced a significant market upswing following the landmark agreement between…
The United States and Australia have inked an $8.5 billion agreement to strengthen critical mineral supply chains amid ongoing trade tensions with China. The deal includes funding for a major gallium refinery in Western Australia and significant defense technology purchases. This partnership aims to reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled rare earth elements essential for semiconductors, electric vehicles, and military applications.
The United States and Australia have signed an $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement to secure materials vital for semiconductors, electric vehicles, and defense technologies, according to reports. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese formalized the partnership Monday as both nations seek to reduce dependence on Chinese-controlled supply chains. Sources indicate the deal represents one of the most significant efforts to date to counter China’s dominance in rare-earth elements and other strategic materials.
The United States and Australia have committed $3 billion to critical minerals projects, with the U.S. Department of Defense investing in a gallium refinery in Western Australia. This strategic move comes as China restricts exports of minerals vital for electronics and defense technologies. Australia has also reportedly agreed to purchase $1.2 billion in autonomous underwater vehicles from defense startup Anduril.
President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a significant agreement to bolster critical minerals supply chains, according to reports. The partnership will see both nations contribute a combined $3 billion to critical minerals projects over the next six months, with the total project pipeline valued at $8.5 billion, sources indicate.
Persistent Trade Pressures Weigh on Business Sentiment The latest assessment of Canada’s commercial landscape reveals continued caution among business leaders…
