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U.S.–China Trade Talks Continue in London as Rare Earths and Chips Dominate Agenda

SMGN Publishing June 10, 2025

Second Day of Negotiations in London Trade representatives from the United States and China entered their second day of high-level discussions at Lancaster House, a historic venue in central London. The talks are being closely observed by global markets as the world’s two largest economies attempt to resolve ongoing tariff

India’s Factory Dream Faces New Hurdles as US and China Move Closer on Trade

SMGN Publishing May 19, 2025

India’s ambition to become the world’s next big manufacturing center faces renewed uncertainty, just as it seemed within reach. A recent trade agreement between Washington and Beijing could undercut New Delhi’s growing momentum and redirect investment away from India and back to China. Last week, U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods

Trade truce opens new chapter, but U.S.-China economic clash remains unresolved

SMGN Publishing May 12, 2025

China has joined the negotiation table — but the struggle between Washington and Beijing is far from finished. Throughout this trade war, China’s open defiance in the face of President Donald Trump’s tariffs has become symbolic of its resistance. It even gave rise to viral memes showing Trump impatiently waiting

U.S. and China set for high-level talks in Switzerland amid hopes of easing trade tensions

SMGN Publishing May 8, 2025

HONG KONG — U.S. and Chinese officials have confirmed plans to meet in Switzerland later this week, in what observers see as a tentative sign of easing hostilities in the ongoing trade dispute between the two economic powers. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are scheduled

Escalating trade frictions: Indian and Bangladeshi businesses feel the strain amid diplomatic breakdown

SMGN Publishing May 2, 2025

Companies in both India and Bangladesh are preparing for a potential economic fallout after both nations implemented retaliatory trade restrictions, following months of sharp verbal exchanges and a noticeable diplomatic chill. The current dispute intensified last month when Bangladesh decided to block the import of cotton yarn from India through

Xi’s real challenge isn’t Trump’s tariffs

SMGN Publishing April 30, 2025

Mentioning Donald Trump’s name in the halls of wholesale markets or trade fairs in China often provokes discreet laughter. The U.S. president and his 145% tariffs have not sparked fear among many Chinese merchants. On the contrary, they have triggered a wave of satirical content on social media, with viral

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$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Builds Momentum as Holiday Drawings Approach

Felipe Cardona December 24, 2025

The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has become a dominant topic across the United States as the holiday season intensifies interest in one of the most lucrative lottery runs ever recorded. No jackpot winner emerged from the latest drawing, so the prize has continued its upward climb. It is now positioned

U.S. Bars European Activists Over Alleged Online Censorship Pressure

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech

Climate Change Redefines the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season still produced some of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded. Scientists describe the pattern as increasingly representative of how climate change is altering tropical weather