Category: Trade

PolicyTechnologyTrade

Senate Pushes New China Tech Curbs In Defense Bill As House Takes Softer Stance

Lawmakers are negotiating significant technology restrictions aimed at China as part of the annual defense authorization bill. The Senate’s aggressive proposals face opposition from both industry groups and the White House, setting up a contentious conference process.

Defense Bill Becomes Battleground For China Tech Policy

Congress is using the annual National Defense Authorization Act to advance several technology restrictions targeting China, according to reports, though significant differences between House and Senate versions suggest a contentious negotiation ahead. The Senate passed its FY26 NDAA draft in October, while the House approved its version in September, with lawmakers now working to reconcile the two proposals amid an ongoing government shutdown.

by Henry Blakemore
GovernmentPolicyTrade

India’s Farm Sector Braces for Impact as US Trade Negotiations Intensify

Indian farming unions are mobilizing against potential agricultural concessions in ongoing US trade negotiations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces domestic pressure as trade talks threaten to reopen sensitive farm policy debates ahead of key state elections.

Farmers’ Unions Threaten Renewed Protests

Indian agricultural communities are preparing for potential demonstrations as trade negotiations between New Delhi and Washington intensify, according to reports from farming union leaders. Daljinder Singh Haryaoo, a farmer from Punjab who participated in year-long protests against agricultural reforms in 2020, has stated he will “climb back on his tractor” if the government makes significant concessions to US demands.

by Henry Blakemore
EconomyTrade

China Adopts U.S. Trade Tactics in Escalating Economic Conflict

China is reportedly adopting American-style trade tactics in the ongoing economic conflict between the world’s two largest economies. Analysts suggest Beijing is implementing policies parallel to U.S. measures, including expanded export controls and entity lists.

Mirroring American Trade Strategies

China is reportedly adopting tactics similar to those long used by the United States in the ongoing trade war between the world’s two largest economies, according to trade analysts and policy experts. Sources indicate that Beijing has been developing and deploying legal tools that closely resemble American trade policies, creating what observers describe as a mirror approach to economic confrontation.

by Henry Blakemore
EconomyTrade

Global Economy Defies Trade War and AI Concerns, Shows Unexpected Resilience

The world economy is showing unexpected resilience despite ongoing trade tensions and artificial intelligence concerns. Recent indicators suggest growth nearly matching pre-trade war levels, with only one country currently in recession compared to eight in early 2023.

Unexpected Economic Resilience

The global economy is demonstrating remarkable resilience despite earlier predictions of downturn, according to recent analyses. Sources indicate that while markets initially braced for significant impact from trade tensions, current indicators show the world economy growing nearly as fast as before the recent trade measures were implemented.

by Nathan Cross