Topic: supply chains
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Chip Tariffs Loom: Tech Firms Scramble to Adapt
Ongoing trade tensions and new tariffs on semiconductors are creating uncertainty and increasing production costs for tech companies, who are actively seeking strategies to navigate these challenges. A live discussion featuring industry experts will address how businesses are responding to tariff...
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US Takes Historic Stake in World's Largest Lithium Mine
The U.S. government has acquired a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and its joint venture with General Motors to boost domestic lithium production, with the Thacker Pass mine set to become the largest lithium source in the Western Hemisphere by 2028. Once fully operational, the mine is project...
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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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Why Tariff Stacking Is a Nightmare: A CTA Expert Explains
International tariffs and unpredictable trade policies create significant uncertainty for tech companies, with tariff stacking disrupting supply chains and threatening consumer price increases. The volatility of constantly changing tariffs makes long-term planning nearly impossible, especially du...
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Phishing Alert: Fake NDAs Sent Via "Contact Us" Forms Target Manufacturers
A sophisticated phishing campaign targets industrial and supply chain firms using deceptive "Contact Us" forms and prolonged professional emails to bypass security and build trust. Attackers use fake NDAs and malicious ZIP files to deploy the "MixShell" backdoor, which employs DNS tunneling for s...
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UAE, U.S. Forge Energy and AI Partnership Deal
The UAE and US have signed a partnership to enhance cooperation in energy and artificial intelligence, aiming to drive industrial transformation, economic growth, and national security. This collaboration focuses on developing smarter energy systems and advanced technologies to meet AI-era demand...
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