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Shein Swings to Loss After End of De Minimis

The fast-fashion company, headquartered in Singapore but founded in China, is preparing for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

A SHEIN e-commerce distribution center in Whitestown, Indiana, November 2022. Photo: iStock.com/jetcityimage

How War, Inflation and Rising Material Costs Are Causing a Supply Chain ‘Squeeze’

Even as manufacturers struggle to fashion long-term sourcing strategies, they face more immediate problems: the rising cost of materials and lengthening supplier delays.

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CN Rail Boosts Full-Year Outlook as Customers Navigate Tariffs

Sales for all product categories rose, even for forest products that were hit by severe levies last year.

A Canadian National Railway Co. locomotive and rail cars along the connector route at the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. Photographer: James MacDonald/Bloomberg

U.S., Iran Extend Pause in Strikes as Oman Holds Hormuz Talks

The lull came as a weekend meeting between Iranian and Omani officials indicated a fresh attempt to resolve the crucial issue of shipping around Hormuz.

Photo: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images via Bloomberg

Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Ceremony Goes Ahead, Without U.S. Guests

Many Canadians remain perplexed and angered by the deterioration in what was previously one of the most reliable trading alliances in the world, worth more than $900 billion in 2024.

Donald Trump, right, and Mark Carney. Photographer: Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg

Trump Rebuilds Tariffs With New Levies on 60 Economies

July 23’s announcement was largely expected, and analysts noted the new tariff regime leaves the overall duty on imports roughly the same.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Photo: Bloomberg

Russia: Black Sea Waters Not Safe for Ships

At least 124 Russia-linked vessels were targeted in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, from July 8-20, according to statements from Ukraine’s General Staff.

Novorossiysk, Russia. Photo: iStock/saiko3p

Tariffs: Now What?

The Trump administration, for now, is sticking to its guns when it comes to levying punitive tariffs on allies and foes alike.

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Houthis Attack Saudi Tanker in Red Sea

Saudi state media said the tanker Encelia was hit in the Red Sea, resulting in a fire on board.

A Navy ship patrols the Red Sea. Photo: iStock/gorsh13

European Commission Fines Google $1B

The Commission took two decisions finding non-compliance by Google with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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Chinese Autos Face U.S. Ban Under Bill Moved by Senate Panel

The measure would prevent the Chinese Communist Party from being able to “take over the steering, the braking, and the acceleration” of vehicles in the U.S.

Image: iStock/wildpixel

More Tariffs Certain, USTR Greer Tells Congress

A “national emergency” in the form of a trade deficit justifies tariffs to transform the economy, said Jamieson Greer in a Congressional hearing.

Image: iStock/Muhammad Farhad

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