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China Restricts Total Return Swaps to Limit Mainland Investors’ Overseas Stock Exposure
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China Restricts Total Return Swaps to Limit Mainland Investors’ Overseas Stock Exposure

China’s securities regulator ordered a halt to new foreign investment through total return swaps, targeting a major channel for mainland investors to access overseas stocks.

Apple Seeks U.S. Approval to Source Memory Chips from Blacklisted Chinese Supplier
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Apple Seeks U.S. Approval to Source Memory Chips from Blacklisted Chinese Supplier

Apple is lobbying the U.S. government for permission to purchase memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies despite its inclusion on a Pentagon blacklist amid escalating supply costs.

Mexico to Propose 16-Year Extension of USMCA in Upcoming Trilateral Meeting
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Mexico to Propose 16-Year Extension of USMCA in Upcoming Trilateral Meeting

Mexico plans to formally request a 16-year extension of the USMCA trade agreement during a virtual meeting with the US and Canada as part of this year’s review process.

Asian AI Firms Move Quickly to Circumvent U.S. Export Restrictions
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Asian AI Firms Move Quickly to Circumvent U.S. Export Restrictions

Following U.S. export controls that limited access to leading AI models, Asian companies are rapidly introducing alternatives aimed at local markets to avoid Washington's restrictions.

U.S. Targets Indian Executive in Sanctions Over Explosives Supply Fuelling Sudan Conflict
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U.S. Targets Indian Executive in Sanctions Over Explosives Supply Fuelling Sudan Conflict

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned an Indian businessman and others for supplying explosives and recruiting fighters that intensified Sudan’s ongoing civil war, calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

US States Become Key Battleground in Strategic Rivalry with China
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US States Become Key Battleground in Strategic Rivalry with China

State governments across the US face rising security challenges as Chinese influence expands beyond federal agencies to local institutions, universities, and critical infrastructure.

EU joins US-led Pax Silica coalition to secure critical AI supply chains
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EU joins US-led Pax Silica coalition to secure critical AI supply chains

The European Union endorsed the US-led Pax Silica initiative to strengthen supply chain resilience for AI, linking chips, minerals, and technology infrastructure across 24 global partners.

Trump Warns of 100% Tariffs on Countries Taxing US Tech Firms
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Trump Warns of 100% Tariffs on Countries Taxing US Tech Firms

President Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imports from any country that enacts a digital services tax targeting American technology companies.

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Countries Imposing Digital Service Taxes on U.S. Firms
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Countries Imposing Digital Service Taxes on U.S. Firms

Former President Trump warned of immediate 100% tariffs on imports from countries taxing U.S. digital services, escalating tensions with European nations.

New U.S. Bill Targets AI Cloud Computing to Close Export Control Loopholes
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New U.S. Bill Targets AI Cloud Computing to Close Export Control Loopholes

Bipartisan lawmakers introduce legislation to stop China and others from accessing advanced U.S. AI computing power via cloud services, addressing gaps in current export controls.

U.S. Soybean Meal Demand Rises Amid Uncertainty Over China’s Purchases
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U.S. Soybean Meal Demand Rises Amid Uncertainty Over China’s Purchases

Strong U.S. soybean meal exports provide new market opportunities as China’s commitment to buying American soybeans remains uncertain due to ongoing trade barriers.

EU-India Free Trade Agreement Marks Shift from Tariffs to Strategic Economic Partnership
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EU-India Free Trade Agreement Marks Shift from Tariffs to Strategic Economic Partnership

The newly finalized EU-India trade deal emphasizes regulatory cooperation and strategic trust, moving beyond tariff cuts to strengthen long-term economic ties amid global trade uncertainties.