Tag #Economic Security

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Canada's Response to Trump's Trade Policies: A Shift in Geopolitical Strategy

Faced with US trade pressure, Canada dropped retaliatory tariffs, signaling a policy shift toward aligning with Trump's agenda on issues like border security and digital governance to secure market access, raising concerns about Canadian sovereignty.

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Japan, Africa to Cooperate on Critical Minerals

Japan and African nations agreed to cooperate on securing stable supplies of critical minerals, emphasizing responsible development and debt management amid China's growing influence.

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Reduced Inequality
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Millions of US Workers Lack Retirement Plan Access, Facing Financial Insecurity

A Pew Charitable Trusts study finds that 56 million US private sector workers lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, exacerbating existing inequalities and threatening future financial security, particularly given the impending depletion of Social Security trust funds by 2034.

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EU Considers US Trade Deal, Mirroring Criticized UK Agreement

Facing energy crisis and Chinese competition, the European Union may sign a trade deal with the US similar to the UK's, risking decreased market access and internal divisions due to concerns from Germany and Ireland, and pro-Trump stances from Hungary and Italy.

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Nippon Steel Completes US Steel Acquisition with US Government Oversight

Nippon Steel finalized its $15 billion acquisition of US Steel on Wednesday, granting the US government a 'golden share' to ensure national security and protect domestic steel production; the deal creates the world's fourth-largest steelmaker and includes an $11 billion investment to upgrade US Stee...

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EU to Launch Fund to Boost AI and Quantum Companies, Counter U.S. Dominance

The European Commission plans to create a new Scaleup Europe Fund in 2024 to invest in AI and quantum companies needing over €100 million, aiming to counter U.S. tech dominance and streamline company setup to potentially two days.

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Japan Pledges Broader Cooperation with Africa at TICAD

The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) concluded in Yokohama, Japan, with a joint declaration pledging cooperation between Japan and Africa, emphasizing Japan's role as a stable partner amid concerns about China's influence and the U.S.'s inward-looking policies; how...

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Canada Urgently Needs a Federal Trade Secrets Act to Boost Innovation and Economic Security

Canada's absence of a federal trade secrets act leaves businesses vulnerable, forcing them to navigate inconsistent provincial laws, hindering innovation and investment, while creating uncertainty for Canadian companies and undermining the country's economic security; experts urge for a national sta...

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China Tightens Export Controls on Battery Materials, Eases Architectural Tech Restrictions

China updated its export control catalog, adding battery cathode material technology (including lithium iron phosphate) to the restricted list while removing controls on some architectural technologies; this aims to balance national security with international cooperation.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Quad Launches Critical Minerals Initiative to Counter China's Dominance

The Quad nations—the US, Japan, India, and Australia—launched a critical minerals initiative on Tuesday to lessen dependence on China for essential minerals used in advanced technologies, citing concerns over economic coercion and supply chain vulnerabilities.

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Japan, EU to Launch Competitiveness Alliance to Counter China, US Tariffs

Japan and the EU will launch a "Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance" in July to boost their economic competitiveness against China and US tariffs, focusing on supply chain diversification, green technology subsidies, and WTO reform.

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Japan's Economy Contracts for First Time in Four Quarters

Japan's economy shrank 0.7 percent annualized in the January-March period of 2025, marking the first contraction in four quarters, with real GDP down 0.2 percent from the previous quarter, raising concerns about the nation's economic outlook and fiscal health.

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