Business & Economy

Trump Unleashes New Tariff Wave: 40% Duty on Transshipped Goods to Start August 7

New Tariff Regime Targets Transshipment, Raises Global Trade Stakes In a sharp escalation of trade enforcement, U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized a new executive order implementing steep tariff hikes across a wide range of imports, with a specific focus…

China’s Economic Growth Surprises Analysts as Trump Tariff Threats Resurface

Despite mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs and a lingering property market slump, China’s economy posted stronger-than-expected growth in Q2 2025, offering a surprising show of resilience amid global uncertainty. According to official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics,…

South Africa’s 2025 Budget Raises Economic Concerns Amid Tax Adjustments and Growth Woes

South Africa’s economic trajectory continues to raise alarm as the National Treasury projects a sluggish real GDP growth rate of just 1.7% over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period. Deep-rooted structural constraints, declining investor sentiment, and chronic issues in the…

US-China Trade Tensions Resurface Over Huawei’s AI Chips Following Truce

After a temporary truce between the United States and China on trade tensions, relations have quickly soured once again—this time over Huawei’s advanced semiconductors. The ongoing dispute underscores the complexities of the trade relationship between the two global giants, particularly…

Germany’s Economic Revitalization Plan: Risk, Speed, and Strategic Investments

As the German economy faces challenges from stagnation and global competition, Katherina Reiche, the newly appointed Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, has outlined a clear vision for recovery. Speaking at the Ludwig Erhard Summit in Bavaria, Reiche emphasized that…

Three American Products Likely to See Price Hikes Due to New Metal Tariffs

A 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the United States is set to take effect next month, impacting major trade partners like Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and the European Union. The expanded tariff measures, announced by President Donald Trump,…

Budget 2025: Tarun Wig, Co-founder & CEO of Innefu Labs, Calls for Investment in AI, Cybersecurity & Indigenous Tech

As India prepares for Union Budget 2025, Tarun Wig, Co-founder & CEO of Innefu Labs, highlights the urgent need for greater government investment in indigenous technology development, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and data analytics. A strong emphasis on…

Myntra’s New Campaign Highlights M-Now Delivery Riders in Trendy Fashion Statements

Myntra, one of India’s leading fashion e-commerce platforms, has taken an innovative approach to marketing its services by featuring the faces of its M-Now delivery riders in its latest campaign. Launched in December 2024, M-Now is Myntra’s 30-minute delivery service…

India Rushes to Secure Russian Crude Shipments Before New Sanctions Take Effect

India’s state-run refiners are making a last-minute push to accelerate payments for Russian crude, fearing that new U.S. sanctions, which come into force next month, will severely disrupt access to discounted oil. The refiners are trying to settle payments in…

Britain’s Economy Faces Slow Growth Amid Tax Shifts and Global Uncertainty

Britain’s economy has entered a phase of slow recovery, as reflected in its November GDP growth of 0.1%. This figure, while an improvement over the prior months of contraction, fell short of the anticipated 0.2% growth. The modest rise underscores…