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Ford to Slash 1K Jobs from EV Factory in Germany

Ford blamed a lower-than-expected demand for EVs in Europe on a lack of government incentives to buy the vehicles, and limited investments in sufficient charging infrastructure.

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Maritime Cyber Attack Database Now Publicly Available

The Maritime IT Security research group is asking corporations and other research institutions to contribute to the database.

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Survey: Trump Tariffs Proving Costly for U.S. Businesses

Almost half the respondents polled said their costs have climbed by 20% or more, with about the same number saying they’ve reduced shipment volumes because of higher expenses.

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Canada Prime Minister Looks to Fast-Track Port of Montreal Expansion

The project would increase the Port of Montreal's container handling capacity by an estimated 60%, and create space for 1.15 million containers.

The Port of Montreal along the St. Lawrence River. Photo: iStock / LaSalle-Photo

U.S. Sheds Thousands of Manufacturing Jobs in Wake of Trump Tariffs

According to an analysis from the Center for American Progress think tank, the U.S. shed 12,000 manufacturing jobs in August alone.

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Report: China Becoming ‘Global Supply Chain Hub’

Chinese enterprises are currently moving from “product exports” and “capacity exports” toward a new stage of “industrial and supply chain exports.”

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India Is Said to Plan $3.4B Rail Lines Near China Border

The logistics upgrade is expected to improve civilian access and reduce response times during emergencies, including natural disasters or military mobilizations.

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South Korea Questions U.S. Investments after ICE Raid at Georgia Plant

South Korea's president called the situation "extremely bewildering," and noted that it's common for South Korean companies to send their workers to other countries to help set up factories overseas.

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U.S. Inflation Rose in August, as Tariff Costs Emerge

New CPI update shows prices increased 2.9% over the last year, but Wall Street optimistic Fed will cut interest rates.

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Mexico Plans Tariffs of 50% on Chinese Cars, Steel, Textiles

The move to increase tariffs is aimed at protecting local industry, but it also serves to appease the U.S., Mexico’s largest trade partner.

Workers prepare an MG Motor Co. MG 3 hatchback at a dealership in Mexico City, Mexico, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Photographer: Stephania Corpi/Bloomberg

China’s Exports Hit by Tariff Chaos

China’s exports shipments to the U.S. fell 33%, while exports to southeast Asian nations rose by 22.5%.

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Trump Floats New Tariffs on China, India to Squeeze Russia

A delegation of EU officials is visiting Washington this week to discuss the potential for joint action to pressure Russia to end its war against Ukraine.

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