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China Retaliates Against Impending U.S. Port Fees with New Countermeasures

The countermeasures took effect on September 28, and will remain in place "unless relevant treaties or agreements offer adequate and effective remedies."

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Sudden Ban on Export Sees Nigeria’s Shea Industry Plummet

There is not enough local capacity to process all of the country's harvest, and the ban on exporting shea nuts has led to a collapse in the price of the nuts.

Nigeria accounts for nearly 40% of the world's shea crop. Photo: iStock / luisapuccini

Report: Foxconn Workers Faced Tough Conditions During iPhone 17 Push

The investigation highlighted a number of labor rights concerns, and alleged that Foxconn is violating Chinese law by employing a large percentage of temporary “dispatch” workers.

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How Tariffs Are Helping to Fuel Supply Chain Circularity

The circle of nature isn’t always reflected in the circle of consumer products, too many of which take a one-way journey to landfill.

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Trump H-1B Visa Fee Opens Door for Germany to Attract Indian Workers

Ackermann highlighted Germany's strong demand for skilled IT professionals, as well as its political stability, in a subtle dig against President Trump's oft-chaotic foreign policy announcements.

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U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Heavy Trucks, Kitchen Cabinets

The new duties threaten an industry already squeezed by tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, as well as tighter environmental regulations that have driven down demand for heavy- and medium-duty vehicles.

New haulage trucks loaded onto a train outside the Daimler AG truck factory in Woerth, Germany. Photo: Alex Kraus / Bloomberg

Amazon to Pay $2.5B Settlement Over Deceptive Subscription Practices

The cancellation system was reportedly so difficult to navigate, that it was allegedly code-named "Iliad" internally, in reference to Homer's epic poem about the decade-long Trojan War.

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CBP Bans Giant Bike Imports from Taiwan Over Forced Labor Claims

Giant is the world's largest manufacturer of bikes, with products sold both by large retailers like Walmart and smaller independent shops.

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Trump Admin Probe Could Spell New Tariffs on Machinery, Medical Supplies

As part of the probe, the DOC is calling on companies to comment on their projected demand for affected products, and the potential for foreign control or exploitation of related supply chains.

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World Maritime Day Shines Spotlight on Safeguarding Seas

The IMO highlighted a series of recent initiatives, from the adoption of an action plan to cut marine plastic litter, to the development of a global biofouling framework to stop invasive species.

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U.S. Lowers Tariffs on EU Autos to 15%, Cementing Trade Deal Terms

The order will help to further ease tensions between Washington and Brussels, as the two sides work through implementing the details of their trade deal.

Lisbon, Portugal. Photo: iStock.com/Ivan Kyryk

Volvo to Rejig U.S. Business in Response to Tariffs, Customer Demand

The fourth vehicle announced on September 23 will be a newly designed hybrid, reflecting the popularity of that technology in the United States while avoiding tariffs.

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