New Global Order and US China Geopolitical Risk The Trump administration adopted an "America First" technology strategy focused on achieving unilateral technological dominance, departing from previous multilateral cooperation. This approach emphasized aggressive competition, especially against China, and prioritized U.S. national…
Dire Implications for Innovation, Higher Education Freedom and Geopolitics Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in April 2025, challenging federal overreach that threatens academic freedom and funding. The administration froze $2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard…
EU – US Trade Deal Progress US President Donald Trump initially threatened to impose 50% tariffs on European Union imports starting June 1, 2024, due to stalled trade negotiations. However, after a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von…
US Court Blocks Trump's Ability on Tariff Policy A US court ruled that former President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariff scheme, imposed under emergency economic powers, was illegal. The ruling challenges the Trump administration’s authority to enact sweeping global tariffs…
CATL 2025 Listing Success and US Geopolitical Backlash The $4.6 billion Hong Kong IPO of Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), highlighting the exclusion of U.S. onshore investors to reduce geopolitical risks and legal complications amid deteriorating…
Investor Concerns about US Debt and Trump's Tax Bill The U.S. government bond selloff intensified after a weak 20-year Treasury auction, raising concerns about rising yields amid fiscal challenges. The selloff was fueled by House Republicans advancing a large tax…
Putin No-Show Dims Hope for Peace Deal with Ukraine Russia and Ukraine are set to begin peace talks in Istanbul, the first direct talks since March 2022. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy face-to-face,…
Trump Secures Deals in New Middle East Policy The U.S. is enhancing Saudi Arabia's international status as part of a strategy to rebalance power in the Middle East, aiming for Riyadh to take a greater regional and global role. This…
Will the US-UK Trade Spur More Deals? U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a limited bilateral trade agreement, marking the first such deal since Trump's global tariff war began. The deal modestly expands agricultural access…
Split Decision on BOE Rate Cut Amid Global Uncertainties The Bank of England (BoE) cut its main interest rate from 4.5% to 4.25% to counteract the expected negative impact of U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump. The decision revealed a…
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