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Jim Beam to Halt Main Production Plant for 2026

U.S. distillers have faced retaliatory import taxes on their goods after Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" announcement in April saw the U.S. imposing tariffs on most countries around the world.

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Malaysia’s Export Growth Slows as Trade with U.S. Declines

The U.S. — which accounts for 11% of Malaysia’s total trade — imposed a 19% tariff on the Southeast Asian nation’s goods, effective August.

A container ship docked in Johor, Malaysia. Photographer: Lionel Ng/Bloomberg

Chip Shortage Lingers as Honda Plans to Halt Output in Japan, China

The Japanese carmaker will suspend output in Japan on January 5 and January 6, a spokesperson said on December 18, without specifying which plants will be affected.

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The Supply Chain Attack Hiding in Your Supplier Portal

Banks, defense contractors, healthcare systems and energy companies invest heavily in their own security. Their suppliers frequently do not.

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Holiday Returns to Reach $160B this Year

Return rates have more than doubled since 2019, and will reach 17% this holiday season.

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Japan’s Exports to U.S. Rise for First Time Since Trump’s Tariffs

The gains in U.S. exports also helped outweigh a fall in the value of merchandise heading to China.

A container ship at the Oi Container Terminal in Tokyo. Photographer: Akio Kon/Bloomberg

EU to Abandon Combustion Engine Ban in Win for Carmakers

Under the new proposal, the European Commission will lower the requirements that would have halted sales of new gasoline and diesel-fueled cars starting in 2035.

The Ford factory in Saarlouis, Germany. Photo: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg

Louisiana to Get $850M to Build Rare Earth Refinery

Construction on the refinery is scheduled to begin in 2027, with production targeted for the third quarter of 2028.

Wolframite, the primary ore for tungsten. Photo: iStock/Wirestock

China Finalizes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on EU Pork Imports

China first opened its investigation in June 2024, alleging that the trading bloc had been flooding the Chinese market with pork and pig byproducts priced well below local market rates.

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VW to Shut Down Production at German Plant

VW's 24-year-old Dresden, Germany, plant is scheduled to cease production on December 16, and will soon be converted into a technology research hub.

A Volkswagen plant in Mosel, Germany. Photo: iStock / aquatarkus

Ford Backs off All-EV Large Vehicles

The company predicted a $19.5 billion hit to profits as a result of the strategic shift.

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Airbus Supplier Tells Workers Quality Fixes Are Coming

Airbus has reportedly sent inspectors to check on production, which is expected to ramp up in the coming weeks to replace the faulty parts.

An Airbus A321XLR plane. Photo: Axel Heimken/AFP/Getty Images via Bloomberg.

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