China
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India’s Geopolitical Balancing Game
Indian leaders call this economic blackmail, but remain firm. PM Modi stated, “India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and livestock breeders
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TRUMP’S TARIFFS DEAL STRATEGIC SHOCK TO INDIAN EXPORTS
In a sweeping move that threatens to upend India’s export economy, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 50% tariffs on $60.2 billion worth of Indian goods, effective August 27. The decision impacts 66% of India’s total exports to the U.S., including key sectors such as textiles, gems & jewellery, shrimp, carpets, and furniture, according to…
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CHINA’S TOP TRADE NEGOTIATOR HEADS TO WASHINGTON
negotiator Li Chenggang is set to travel to Washington this week for high-level talks with U.S. officials
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Lee-Trump Summit: A Defining Moment
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to meet Donald Trump for the first time
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Nvidia Halts H20 Chip Production Amid China Crackdown
Nvidia has instructed key suppliers, including Amkor Technology, Samsung Electronics, and Foxconn, to suspend all work related to its H20 AI chips
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China Eyes Yuan-Backed Stablecoins to Expand Global Reach
China is reportedly exploring the launch of yuan-backed stablecoins aimed at boosting the international use of its currency
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U.S. Trade Strategy, Trump’s Unorthodox Playbook
The strategy is described as “ad-hoc and contradictory,” with Trump leveraging trade pressure to extract deals
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Apple Expands iPhone Production in India Amid U.S.–India Tensions
Apple is ramping up iPhone 17 production at five factories in India
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Japan Rethinks Nuclear Taboo Amid Trump Shock
Trump’s recent remarks questioning the U.S. commitment to defend allies like Japan have triggered alarm in Tokyo
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China’s EV Industry Goes Global
China’s electric vehicle (EV) sector invested more in overseas factories than domestic ones in 2024
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China Slaps Steep Tariffs on Canadian Canola
This move is part of a broader retaliation following Canada’s tariffs on Chinese EVs and metals last year
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Trump Extends Deadline to Ease U.S.-China Tensions
President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying a planned increase in tariffs on Chinese goods for 90 days
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Nvidia & AMD to Pay 15% of China Chip Revenues to U.S. Government
Nvidia and AMD have agreed to give 15% of their revenues from chip sales in China to the U.S. government
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Modi to Visit China After 7 Years Amid Rising US Tensions
Narendra Modi will travel to Tianjin, China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit starting August 31
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BYD’s Growth Stalls Amid EV Price War
China’s largest EV maker, reported 341,030 units shipped in July
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China’s AI Action Plan, Strategic Counter to U.S. Moves
Li Qiang announced plans to form a global AI cooperation organization, emphasizing multilateralism and shared governance
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U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia Spark Global Trade Tensions
Trump has imposed a 19% tariff on Indonesian goods, citing trade imbalances
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China’s Economic Resilience Masks Household Struggles
While China’s GDP figures suggest resilience, many workers are facing salary cuts, reduced hours, and job insecurity
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Tesla’s India Entry Gains Traction
Tesla is making tangible moves to enter the Indian market, after years of stalled negotiations
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U.S. Lifts Chip Software Curbs on China in Sign of Trade Thaw
U.S. government has rescinded export restrictions on advanced chip-design software to China
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Trump Threatens 10% Tariffs on BRICS Amid Brazil Summit
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a baseline 10% tariff on all imports to the U.S
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Trump’s Tariff Plan on Vietnam
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 46% tariff on Vietnamese exports
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Can Iran Actually Block the World’s Most Important Oil Route?
Iran to block the World’s most important oil route? What will be the Global impacts




























