Merz to China: Decoupling Would Be ‘Self-Harm’ for Germany 🚨🇩🇪🇨🇳
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns against economic decoupling from China ahead of his 2026 Beijing visit with a major trade delegation, calling it ‘self-harm.’
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Will Section 122 Tariffs Outperform IEEPA in 2026? Expert Weighs In 🌏💼
As 2026 trade tensions rise, experts debate whether Section 122 tariffs can succeed where previous measures failed. Insights from senior analyst He Weiwen.
Trump Tariff Clash Sparks Global Democracy Debate 🌍⚖️
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs ignites fresh debates about effective governance models in 2026’s tense political climate. ⚖️🌐
Trump Slams SCOTUS Over Tariff Ruling, Vows New Trade Moves
Trump condemns Supreme Court’s rejection of his tariffs, announces new 10% global trade plan as legal battle reshapes US economic policy.
UK Youth Unemployment Hits Decade High Amid Wage Policy Debate 📈
UK youth unemployment hits 16.1%, a 10-year high, as debates over minimum wage policies and AI impacts intensify. Gen Z shares their job hunt struggles. 💼
US-Taiwan Trade Deal Sparks Economic Concerns in 2026
A new US-Taiwan trade deal lowers tariffs but raises concerns over economic imbalance and cross-strait tensions in 2026. Experts warn of long-term risks for Taiwan.
Xi Jinping Unveils China’s 2026 Economic Roadmap in Key Policy Article
President Xi Jinping outlines China’s 2026 economic priorities in a landmark Qiushi Journal article, focusing on tech innovation and sustainable growth strategies.
Global Report Sounds Alarm: Growth-First Economies Threaten Biodiversity 🌍⚠️
A landmark 2026 report warns that GDP-focused economic models are accelerating biodiversity loss, urging systemic changes to protect ecosystems. 🌿
China’s Industrial Profits Bounce Back in 2025 After 3-Year Slump 🏭📈
China’s large-scale industrial enterprises saw profits rise 0.6% in 2025, marking a recovery after three years of decline, driven by policy support and manufacturing growth.
🇨🇦 PM Urges ‘Buy Canadian’ as Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs
Canadian PM Mark Carney promotes ‘Buy Canadian’ initiative following Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Canadian goods. 🇨🇦💼 #TradeWars