The end of cheap Shein and Temu hauls? How Trump’s tariffs could make those shipments more expensive
Trump’s tariffs could change that. Trump’s tariff orders reversed a long-standing shipping loophole: the de minimis exemption. The rule allowed international exporters to ship packages worth less than ...
From lip balm to sneakers, here's how Trump's China tariffs could raise prices
U.S. consumers could start seeing price hikes on a wide variety of goods made in China after the United States began ...
Puma Lacks an Edge but Is an Established Player in the Expanding Global Sportswear Industry
We view Puma as a leader in global sportswear but do not believe it has achieved a competitive advantage. Since 2014, Puma’s annual sales have risen to nearly EUR 9 billion from EUR 3 billion as the ...
The Indian Express15d
After wearing stilettoes for 30 years, here’s what Usha Uthup did: ‘If you put a microphone over my knees, they’ll go crack…’
Though renowned for her powerful voice and timeless music, Uthup, who loves her Kanjeevaram saris, has found a way to harmonise comfort with style: Kanjeevaram sneakers. In a recent video with Red FM, ...
The New York Times18d
China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports
Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from ...
Reuters19d
China's population falls for a third consecutive year
HONG KONG, Jan 17 (Reuters) - China's population fell for a third consecutive ... Sustainable Finance & Reportingcategory Homegrown veg, cheap substitutes: Japanese get creative to fight soaring ...
Business Times19d
China cash squeeze rolls on even after PBOC liquidity boosts
CHINA’S cash squeeze extended with some signs of disruption to trading, as a liquidity infusion from Beijing failed to counteract a spike in demand for funds. The volume-weighted average rate of seven ...
9to5Mac19d
iPhone drops from 1st to 3rd place in China, as Apple struggles to launch AI features
The iPhone has lost its crown as the best-selling phone in China, dropping to 3rd place in the latest market intelligence data. One factor is the company’s struggle to launch Apple Intelligence ...
Wall Street Journal20d
China Has a $1 Trillion Head Start in Any Tariff Fight
As he prepares for his second term, China’s dominance of global manufacturing is greater than ever. China just posted a trade surplus with the rest of the world of almost $1 trillion for 2024 ...
Nikkei Asia20d
Marco Rubio on China: U.S. must 'change course' from dependency
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. needs to "change course" from an economic dependence on China and pursue a foreign policy that makes the country safer, stronger and more prosperous, Sen. Marco Rubio ...
Bloomberg L.P.20d
US Bans Imports From 37 China Firms Over Forced Labor Charge
The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to its list of those banned from exporting to the US due to alleged forced labor practices in the ...
Sixth Tone20d
China’s EVs Are Smart, Green, and Cheap — Until They Aren’t
Editor’s Note: Nearly seven in 10 new energy vehicles sold globally are tied to China, driving shifts in industries and trade at home and abroad. This is the fourth article in a five-part series ...