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Global Markets

US Economy Contracts for First Time Since 2022 on Imports Surge

The US GDP decreased an annualised 0.3 percent in the first quarter, well below average growth of 3 percent in the previous two years.

Global Markets

US Economy Contracts for First Time Since 2022 on Imports Surge

The US GDP decreased an annualised 0.3 percent in the first quarter, well below average growth of 3 percent in the previous two years.


Retail

Chinese E-Commerce Exports Plummet in Face of Tariffs, Despite Rise in Sales to EU

China’s total e-commerce shipping plunged 65 percent by volume in the first three months of the year, but rose 28 percent in Europe.

Retail

Chinese E-Commerce Exports Plummet in Face of Tariffs, Despite Rise in Sales to EU

China’s total e-commerce shipping plunged 65 percent by volume in the first three months of the year, but rose 28 percent in Europe.


Global Markets

Trump Tariffs Prompt Slump in Shipments to US Ports

The number of vessels scheduled to arrive at the Port of Los Angeles next week is down by almost a third year on year.

Global Markets

Trump Tariffs Prompt Slump in Shipments to US Ports

The number of vessels scheduled to arrive at the Port of Los Angeles next week is down by almost a third year on year.


Retail

This Week: Adidas, Prada and the US Conference Board Assess the Tariffs’ Impact

A busy stretch of economic data and earnings will offer a clearer picture of how Trump’s trade war is affecting the industry.

Retail

This Week: Adidas, Prada and the US Conference Board Assess the Tariffs’ Impact

A busy stretch of economic data and earnings will offer a clearer picture of how Trump’s trade war is affecting the industry.


Retail

Will the End of De Minimis Kill the Shein Haul?

As the de minimis loophole is set to close in the US, the fate of fast-fashion purveyors Shein and Temu, who announced price increases effective today, hangs in the balance.

Retail

Will the End of De Minimis Kill the Shein Haul?

As the de minimis loophole is set to close in the US, the fate of fast-fashion purveyors Shein and Temu, who announced price increases effective today, hangs in the balance.


Global Markets

US and China Holding Talks on Trade War, Trump Says After Beijing Rebuttal

Trump told reporters the US and China held talks on Thursday to resolve the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

Global Markets

US and China Holding Talks on Trade War, Trump Says After Beijing Rebuttal

Trump told reporters the US and China held talks on Thursday to resolve the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.


Global Markets

China Says US Should Revoke Unilateral Tariffs, Denies Talks

Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong said Thursday, “Any reports on development in talks are groundless” and called for the US to revoke all unilateral tariffs imposed on China.

Global Markets

China Says US Should Revoke Unilateral Tariffs, Denies Talks

Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong said Thursday, “Any reports on development in talks are groundless” and called for the US to revoke all unilateral tariffs imposed on China.


Global Markets

Trump Floats ‘Substantial’ China Tariffs Cuts in Trade Deal

‘It will come down substantially but it won’t be zero,’ Trump said Tuesday in Washington following earlier comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that the standoff was unsustainable.

Global Markets

Trump Floats ‘Substantial’ China Tariffs Cuts in Trade Deal

‘It will come down substantially but it won’t be zero,’ Trump said Tuesday in Washington following earlier comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that the standoff was unsustainable.


Marketing

How Brands Are Selling Higher Prices to Their Customers

As US tariffs create market uncertainty globally, brands are balancing transparent communications and conversion-driving marketing tactics to maintain sales and customer loyalty.

Marketing

How Brands Are Selling Higher Prices to Their Customers

As US tariffs create market uncertainty globally, brands are balancing transparent communications and conversion-driving marketing tactics to maintain sales and customer loyalty.


Global Markets

Target, Walmart Executives to Meet Trump as Tariff Angst Spreads

Business executives from Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s will seek relief from sweeping tariffs in a meeting with Trump at the White House on Monday, Bloomberg reported.

Global Markets

Target, Walmart Executives to Meet Trump as Tariff Angst Spreads

Business executives from Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s will seek relief from sweeping tariffs in a meeting with Trump at the White House on Monday, Bloomberg reported.


Retail

Trump’s Trade War Is Reshaping Shipping Routes

For years, brands have used Mexico as a cheap storage location for goods destined for sale in the US market. Now, new tariffs have spurred an exodus, with companies rushing to shift warehousing onto American soil.

Retail

Trump’s Trade War Is Reshaping Shipping Routes

For years, brands have used Mexico as a cheap storage location for goods destined for sale in the US market. Now, new tariffs have spurred an exodus, with companies rushing to shift warehousing onto American soil.


China

Shein’s Tariff-Busting Shift Hits Home in Chinese Factory Hub

Local factories report falling orders, claiming the ultra-fast-fashion giant is diversifying production to Vietnam.

China

Shein’s Tariff-Busting Shift Hits Home in Chinese Factory Hub

Local factories report falling orders, claiming the ultra-fast-fashion giant is diversifying production to Vietnam.