Topic: international trade
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The Great Tariff Shakedown: Winners and Losers
Recent tariff policies have increased costs for consumers and domestic businesses, with consumers bearing up to 55% of the added expenses and U.S. manufacturers facing higher prices for imported components. The suspension of the de minimis rule has disrupted international shipping, causing uncert...
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MECES 2025 Dubai: AI Innovations for Smart Living
MECES 2025 Dubai, themed "AI For All," will showcase AI innovations in smart homes and personal electronics, featuring major industry leaders like Haier and Hisense. The event highlights green technology and sustainable innovations, including energy-efficient appliances and systems that integrate...
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How China's 'Crystal Capital' Dominates the Global Market
Donghai County leveraged its natural quartz deposits and skilled artisans to become the world's crystal capital, driven by relentless innovation like modifying washing machines for polishing and even melting beer bottles to overcome material shortages. Facing environmental damage from illegal min...
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Falcons Protect Cherry Farms and Food Supply
American kestrels provide natural pest control in Michigan cherry orchards, protecting crops by hunting rodents and insects, a partnership encouraged by growers with nest boxes. Scientific research shows kestrels also enhance food safety by reducing crop damage and contamination from other birds,...
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Xreal Files Patent Lawsuit Against Viture Over AR Glasses
Xreal has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. against competitor Viture, alleging its smart glasses unlawfully use Xreal's optical technology for improved image quality and field of view. This lawsuit is part of a broader surge in intellectual property disputes within the smart glasse...
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US Bars EU Official and Researchers Over Disinformation Work
The U.S. has sanctioned a former EU commissioner and several researchers, barring them from entry, in a major escalation over digital governance and content moderation practices. The sanctions target key figures, including the architect of the EU's Digital Services Act and leaders of groups that ...
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