AI is not just a buzzword anymore. It's becoming a daily reality for small businesses everywhere. Over 60% of small businesses in the U. S. plan to use AI tools by 2025. This is not just a trend; it's a big shift in how business is done. Global trade is changing fast. Before, you needed a big team and lots of time to start selling in other countries. Now, a small te...
Chinese e-commerce and logistics giants are swiftly setting up shop in Europe. This move comes as U. S. trade policies under President Donald Trump reshape global supply chains. Companies like JD. com Inc. are leading the charge, securing significant warehouse space across the continent. In the UK alone, Chinese firms have leased over 2 million square feet of wareho...
The U. S. government recently made a quiet change to its plans. They initially wanted to cut funding for the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move was part of a larger effort to reduce foreign aid. The cuts were announced last Friday and totaled $4. 9 billion. However, the plan to cut WTO funding sparked a lot of concern. Lawmakers, trade groups, and even the hea...
A recent court decision has put a big question mark on Trump's tariffs. The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit said most of these tariffs are not legal. They ruled that the reason given for these tariffs, under a law called IEEPA, was not valid. The court said these tariffs are too broad and not limited in time. But the Trump administration is not backin...
The Dallas Cowboys made a bold move by trading star linebacker Micah Parsons. Why? To focus on stopping the run. This wasn't just a sudden idea. It's been a priority for Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones. He believes this change will help the team face tough opponents like the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones is confident about the new addition, defensive lineman Kenny Cla...
Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for a busy four-day trip. This is a big deal because Putin rarely stays abroad this long. He's got a packed schedule, including talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and a military parade. First up, Putin will join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin. This group focuses on security and ...
In Brazil, the environment agency Ibama is cracking down on meatpacking companies, including JBS SA, for allegedly buying cattle from farms that have illegally cleared parts of the Amazon rainforest. Ibama has started looking into 12 meatpacking plants, saying they might have been involved in a scheme to hide the illegal origins of the cattle they bought. Ibama has ...
The United States has made a big change to its import rules. This change is causing problems for many countries and businesses. The "de minimis" rule used to let small packages enter the US without extra fees. But now, this rule is ending. This means more costs for businesses and more hassle for customers. Many countries are stopping some shipments to the US because...
In a significant move, Taiwan's prosecutors have charged three individuals with stealing sensitive information from TSMC, a leading chipmaker. This case is notable because it's the first time Taiwan's National Security Law has been used in a trade secrets case. The accused include a former TSMC employee, identified only by the surname Chen, who allegedly shared TSMC'...
Shiba Inu, a popular meme coin, has seen a dramatic increase in its burn rate. This means that more coins are being permanently removed from circulation. This sudden change has caught the attention of many in the crypto world. The burn rate of Shiba Inu has gone up by a huge 508%. This is a big deal because it shows that the coin is gaining momentum. After a long pe...