U.S.-Panama Canal Dispute: Potential for Conflict and Economic Disruption
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Panama may lead to conflict over the Panama Canal, as the U.S. seeks to regain control amidst concerns about Chinese influence, increased migration, and potential economic and security consequences of a shutdown.
U.S.-Panama Canal Dispute: Potential for Conflict and Economic Disruption
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Panama may lead to conflict over the Panama Canal, as the U.S. seeks to regain control amidst concerns about Chinese influence, increased migration, and potential economic and security consequences of a shutdown.
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64% Bias Score
Western Sanctions Fail to Halt Flow of Critical Materials to Russia's Military
Despite Western sanctions, at least two dozen Chinese companies continue supplying gallium, germanium, and antimony—critical materials for drones and missiles—to Russia's military-industrial complex, including Rostec, which provides roughly 80% of weapons used against Ukraine; this highlights the sh...
Western Sanctions Fail to Halt Flow of Critical Materials to Russia's Military
Despite Western sanctions, at least two dozen Chinese companies continue supplying gallium, germanium, and antimony—critical materials for drones and missiles—to Russia's military-industrial complex, including Rostec, which provides roughly 80% of weapons used against Ukraine; this highlights the sh...
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36% Bias Score
Britain's Post-Brexit Border Regime Enters Third Phase
Starting Friday, Britain's delayed third post-Brexit border phase mandates safety and security declarations for EU goods, impacting businesses after previous phases introduced certifications and physical checks, with smaller businesses facing greater challenges.
Britain's Post-Brexit Border Regime Enters Third Phase
Starting Friday, Britain's delayed third post-Brexit border phase mandates safety and security declarations for EU goods, impacting businesses after previous phases introduced certifications and physical checks, with smaller businesses facing greater challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Major Corporations Urge EU to Maintain Stringent Sustainability Regulations
Major European companies including Nestlé, Unilever, and Primark, are urging the EU to resist calls for weakening its sustainability regulations, expressing concerns that already committed resources could be wasted by any revision.
Major Corporations Urge EU to Maintain Stringent Sustainability Regulations
Major European companies including Nestlé, Unilever, and Primark, are urging the EU to resist calls for weakening its sustainability regulations, expressing concerns that already committed resources could be wasted by any revision.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Re-election Spurs Supply Chain Concerns for German Businesses
A Bitkom survey shows that half of German companies expect to change their supply chains due to Trump's reelection, while 95% want reduced US dependence, highlighting economic concerns over potential trade disruptions and political instability.
Trump Re-election Spurs Supply Chain Concerns for German Businesses
A Bitkom survey shows that half of German companies expect to change their supply chains due to Trump's reelection, while 95% want reduced US dependence, highlighting economic concerns over potential trade disruptions and political instability.
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52% Bias Score
China's Foreign Trade Booms, Fueling Global Green Transition
China's foreign trade surged 4.9% year-on-year to reach 39.79 trillion yuan ($5.19 trillion) in January-November 2024, driven by resilient supply chains and increased exports of mechanical and electrical products, significantly contributing to global inflation reduction and green transformation.
China's Foreign Trade Booms, Fueling Global Green Transition
China's foreign trade surged 4.9% year-on-year to reach 39.79 trillion yuan ($5.19 trillion) in January-November 2024, driven by resilient supply chains and increased exports of mechanical and electrical products, significantly contributing to global inflation reduction and green transformation.
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52% Bias Score
Global Trade Reshaped: Geopolitics and Energy Drive Shift Away From China
Geopolitical tensions, energy price fluctuations, and concerns over supply chain security are reshaping global trade, leading to a decline in trade between the US and China and a rise in trade between the US and Mexico, while the digital economy grows.
Global Trade Reshaped: Geopolitics and Energy Drive Shift Away From China
Geopolitical tensions, energy price fluctuations, and concerns over supply chain security are reshaping global trade, leading to a decline in trade between the US and China and a rise in trade between the US and Mexico, while the digital economy grows.
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60% Bias Score
Rubio Prioritizes Western Hemisphere in U.S. Foreign Policy Shift
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a foreign policy prioritizing relations with Western Hemisphere nations, focusing on stronger border controls, curbing illegal immigration, and relocating supply chains to boost regional economies and security, a shift reflecting President Trump's focus ...
Rubio Prioritizes Western Hemisphere in U.S. Foreign Policy Shift
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a foreign policy prioritizing relations with Western Hemisphere nations, focusing on stronger border controls, curbing illegal immigration, and relocating supply chains to boost regional economies and security, a shift reflecting President Trump's focus ...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican Goods
President Trump announced potential 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods starting February 1st, prompting concerns about economic disruption across North America due to integrated supply chains; investigations into various trade issues are also underway, with reports due by April 1st.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican Goods
President Trump announced potential 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods starting February 1st, prompting concerns about economic disruption across North America due to integrated supply chains; investigations into various trade issues are also underway, with reports due by April 1st.
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16% Bias Score
Localization Reshapes China-Europe Business Ties
The shift from globalization to localization is reshaping China-Europe business collaborations, prioritizing regional production to meet local demands and fostering deeper, more resilient partnerships, as seen in joint ventures like CATL-BMW and STMicroelectronics-Hua Hong.
Localization Reshapes China-Europe Business Ties
The shift from globalization to localization is reshaping China-Europe business collaborations, prioritizing regional production to meet local demands and fostering deeper, more resilient partnerships, as seen in joint ventures like CATL-BMW and STMicroelectronics-Hua Hong.
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28% Bias Score
China's Trade Growth to Curb Inflation, Drive Green Transformation in 2025
China's foreign trade grew 4.9 percent year-on-year to $5.43 trillion in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by exports of mechanical and electrical products and a resilient supply chain, contributing to global inflation control and green transformation despite external risks.
China's Trade Growth to Curb Inflation, Drive Green Transformation in 2025
China's foreign trade grew 4.9 percent year-on-year to $5.43 trillion in the first 11 months of 2024, driven by exports of mechanical and electrical products and a resilient supply chain, contributing to global inflation control and green transformation despite external risks.
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44% Bias Score
Japan, Malaysia Strengthen Ties Amid China's Growing Influence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to strengthen security and economic ties during a summit in Malaysia, upgrading their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to counter China's growing influence and cooperate on regional issues...
Japan, Malaysia Strengthen Ties Amid China's Growing Influence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to strengthen security and economic ties during a summit in Malaysia, upgrading their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to counter China's growing influence and cooperate on regional issues...
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44% Bias Score