Retailers Grapple with Rising Costs as Tariffs Begin to Bite
In the opening quarter of 2025, American retailers are feeling the heat. The reimplementation of tariffs on goods imported from China and Mexico—introduced as part of former President Donald Trump’s renewed trade agenda—has quickly made waves in the retail landscape. For retail giants like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot, the consequences have been swift and […]
How the U.S.-China Trade War is Weaponizing Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
In a dramatic escalation of economic tensions, the U.S.-China trade war has entered a new, volatile phase. With Washington imposing a 104% tariff on Chinese imports and Beijing retaliating with 84% tariffs on American goods—alongside a strategic restriction of rare earth element (REE) exports to the U.S.—global markets are reeling. The U.S.-China trade war is […]