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The reintroduction of tariffs by the Trump Administration has led to rising costs and forced companies to reassess their supply chain management strategies. Boards of directors are now evaluating pricing models, competitive positioning, and financial strategies to remain agile in the face of shifting global trade dynamics. Global operations require
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India has sought consultations with the US on the additional tariffs imposed on automobile imports and has now notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its intention to retaliate by matching the US's tariff collection, which could impact $2.89 billion in exports. The proposed duties mirror past
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As the World Trade Organization (WTO) struggles with US-imposed paralysis, Brussels and Berlin have launched a new initiative to create an alternative global trade body. Speaking at the EU leaders' summit in Brussels on June 27, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed
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Consul General Li Hai, representing the Consulate General in Irkutsk, attended the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region-Irkutsk Oblast Economic and Trade Fair on July 2, 2025. Co-hosted by the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the East Siberian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia,
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The Ministry of Commerce initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imported brandy from the EU on January 5, 2024, following applications from domestic industries. The investigation found dumping with margins of 27.7%-34.9%, leading to a final ruling on July 4, 2025, with anti-dumping measures to be implemented from
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As trade tensions between China and the United States' allies continue to escalate, Beijing has imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France. The tariffs, effective as of Saturday, will range from 27.7% to 34.9% and will remain in place for five years.
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The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China issued a final ruling on an anti-dumping investigation into imported brandy from the European Union, determining that the product was being dumped and posed a threat to the domestic brandy industry. The investigation was initiated in response to
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The maritime industry's accelerated digital transformation has created an environment ripe for cyber threats, with far-reaching implications for supply chains, regulation, and operational continuity. Recent surveys indicate that 70% of maritime professionals believe their organizations' industrial assets are more vulnerable to cyberattacks than ever before. Cybersecurity has
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Christine Jardine, a Liberal Democrat MP, has introduced a Bill that aims to ban the import of puppies and kittens under six months of age, as well as dogs and cats that are more than 42 days pregnant or have been mutilated. This move is part of efforts to crack
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The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, proposed by Liberal Democrat MP Dr. Danny Chambers, has received cross-party support in the Commons. The bill aims to reduce the number of animals entering the UK for non-commercial purposes, ban the import of puppies and kittens under six months
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change and nature degradation, crucially acknowledging the pivotal role of nature in fulfilling its mandate. In recent years, the ECB has witnessed external shocks, including the pandemic, conflict, and energy crises, profoundly altering
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China's commerce ministry announced it will impose anti-dumping taxes of up to 34.9% on brandy imported from the EU, adding to the already tense relationship between the two major trading partners. The ministry stated that the investigation into EU brandy found that dumping had occurred, threatening the
