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Global Trade's Uneven Impact: Benefits and Costs
A new study reveals that while international trade boosts economic growth, its environmental and social costs disproportionately burden some nations, exacerbating inequalities despite improving poverty and working conditions in some areas.
Global Trade's Uneven Impact: Benefits and Costs
A new study reveals that while international trade boosts economic growth, its environmental and social costs disproportionately burden some nations, exacerbating inequalities despite improving poverty and working conditions in some areas.
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16% Bias Score
China's Industrial Profits Show Improvement Amidst Persistent Challenges
China's industrial profits declined by 1.5 percent year-on-year in July, a significant improvement from June's 4.3 percent drop, driven by robust growth in high-tech sectors like aerospace and semiconductors, while challenges persist due to external uncertainties and weak domestic demand.
China's Industrial Profits Show Improvement Amidst Persistent Challenges
China's industrial profits declined by 1.5 percent year-on-year in July, a significant improvement from June's 4.3 percent drop, driven by robust growth in high-tech sectors like aerospace and semiconductors, while challenges persist due to external uncertainties and weak domestic demand.
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28% Bias Score
Kmart Lawsuit Exposes Gaps in Australia's Modern Slavery Act
The Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association (AUTWA) is suing Kmart for potential links to forced Uyghur labor through its supplier, Jiangsu Guotai Guosheng, exposing weaknesses in Australia's Modern Slavery Act and highlighting the need for stronger legislation and enforcement.
Kmart Lawsuit Exposes Gaps in Australia's Modern Slavery Act
The Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association (AUTWA) is suing Kmart for potential links to forced Uyghur labor through its supplier, Jiangsu Guotai Guosheng, exposing weaknesses in Australia's Modern Slavery Act and highlighting the need for stronger legislation and enforcement.
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40% Bias Score
US Covert Chip Tracking Escalates Tech War with China
The US is secretly tracking high-tech chip shipments to prevent their illegal diversion to China, escalating the tech rivalry and raising concerns about the future of global semiconductor supply chains; China is countering with export restrictions on critical minerals.
US Covert Chip Tracking Escalates Tech War with China
The US is secretly tracking high-tech chip shipments to prevent their illegal diversion to China, escalating the tech rivalry and raising concerns about the future of global semiconductor supply chains; China is countering with export restrictions on critical minerals.
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs Force Asian Trade Diversification
Since August 7, 2023, the US has imposed tariffs ranging from 10 to 50 percent on Asian goods, forcing Asian countries to diversify trade partners, upgrade their supply chains, and seek alternative economic partnerships like BRICS and RCEP to mitigate the impact of US protectionism.
US Tariffs Force Asian Trade Diversification
Since August 7, 2023, the US has imposed tariffs ranging from 10 to 50 percent on Asian goods, forcing Asian countries to diversify trade partners, upgrade their supply chains, and seek alternative economic partnerships like BRICS and RCEP to mitigate the impact of US protectionism.
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40% Bias Score
China, US Extend Tariff Truce for 90 Days
China and the US extended their suspension of 24 percent reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on August 12, following earlier agreements in Geneva, London, and Stockholm, demonstrating continued dialogue and cooperation amid trade tensions.
China, US Extend Tariff Truce for 90 Days
China and the US extended their suspension of 24 percent reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on August 12, following earlier agreements in Geneva, London, and Stockholm, demonstrating continued dialogue and cooperation amid trade tensions.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Weak Modern Slavery Laws Risk Making it a "Dumping Ground
Australia's weak modern slavery laws risk turning the country into a dumping ground for goods produced with forced labor, according to the country's first anti-slavery commissioner, Chris Evans, who highlighted the lack of import bans and low prosecution rates.
Australia's Weak Modern Slavery Laws Risk Making it a "Dumping Ground
Australia's weak modern slavery laws risk turning the country into a dumping ground for goods produced with forced labor, according to the country's first anti-slavery commissioner, Chris Evans, who highlighted the lack of import bans and low prosecution rates.
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32% Bias Score
Canada to Lift Most Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods
Canada will lift most retaliatory tariffs on US goods from September 1st, aiming to lower consumer prices, although a "buy Canada" movement might limit the impact; countertariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos remain.
Canada to Lift Most Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods
Canada will lift most retaliatory tariffs on US goods from September 1st, aiming to lower consumer prices, although a "buy Canada" movement might limit the impact; countertariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos remain.
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36% Bias Score
US Uses Covert Tracking to Curb Chip Flows to China
The US is secretly tracking high-risk semiconductor shipments to China to prevent illegal diversion, escalating tech tensions with China, which is responding by restricting critical mineral exports; neither side calls it a trade war but the actions are impacting the global semiconductor supply chain...
US Uses Covert Tracking to Curb Chip Flows to China
The US is secretly tracking high-risk semiconductor shipments to China to prevent illegal diversion, escalating tech tensions with China, which is responding by restricting critical mineral exports; neither side calls it a trade war but the actions are impacting the global semiconductor supply chain...
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44% Bias Score
US Tariffs Force Asian Trade Diversification
The US's imposition of steep tariffs on Asian countries since August 7, 2018, has disrupted global trade, forcing Asian nations to diversify exports, negotiate bilaterally instead of as blocs, and move up the supply chain to mitigate the impact of unpredictable tariff costs and maintain market acces...
US Tariffs Force Asian Trade Diversification
The US's imposition of steep tariffs on Asian countries since August 7, 2018, has disrupted global trade, forcing Asian nations to diversify exports, negotiate bilaterally instead of as blocs, and move up the supply chain to mitigate the impact of unpredictable tariff costs and maintain market acces...
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44% Bias Score
US Tariffs Push Asian Countries to Diversify Trade and Supply Chains
The United States' imposition of steep tariffs (10-50 percent above Most Favored Nation rates) since August 7th is disrupting global trade, forcing Asian nations to seek alternative partnerships (BRICS, RCEP) and prioritize higher-value supply chains to offset the impact on exports.
US Tariffs Push Asian Countries to Diversify Trade and Supply Chains
The United States' imposition of steep tariffs (10-50 percent above Most Favored Nation rates) since August 7th is disrupting global trade, forcing Asian nations to seek alternative partnerships (BRICS, RCEP) and prioritize higher-value supply chains to offset the impact on exports.
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48% Bias Score
German-Polish Border Controls Cause Significant Disruptions
The Polish chargé d'affaires in Germany criticized the current border controls between Germany and Poland, citing significant delays for millions of people and disruptions to supply chains, despite years of free movement within the Schengen Area. Poland's reciprocal measures, initially until August ...
German-Polish Border Controls Cause Significant Disruptions
The Polish chargé d'affaires in Germany criticized the current border controls between Germany and Poland, citing significant delays for millions of people and disruptions to supply chains, despite years of free movement within the Schengen Area. Poland's reciprocal measures, initially until August ...
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44% Bias Score
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