Preqin data shows H1 2024 PE fundraising plummeted to $592B, lowest since 2018, as Trump tariff threats cool dealmaking while…
Mid-market firms leverage ML to turn trade volatility into competitive advantage
22% of mid-market firms now use machine learning for strategic trade planning, with tools like Google Cloud’s Vertex AI making…
Ford’s skunkworks team races to match Chinese EV cost efficiency with modular platform
Ford’s secretive 500-member team, including ex-Tesla engineers, is developing a modular EV platform targeting eight body styles using CATL’s LFP…
Byd surges past Tesla in European EV market as tariffs loom
BYD’s European EV registrations jumped 351% YoY in April, overtaking Tesla amid new EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, with aggressive…
Dick’s and Foot Locker merger reshapes global sports retail landscape
The $2.5B acquisition combines Foot Locker’s international presence with Dick’s experiential retail strategy, creating a powerful hybrid model to address…
Axe’s AI platform transforms freight coordination amid rising global tariffs
Axe’s €1.5M-funded AI platform automates freight booking and scheduling, saving 2 hours daily per employee. With new EU tariffs on…
Taiwanese Tech Giants Pioneer Agile Manufacturing to Navigate US-China Trade Barriers
Ennoconn and Advantech lead Taiwan’s industrial PC sector in relocating production to the US and adopting modular designs, reshaping global…
Temu’s US warehouse shift exposes trade policy dilemma as de minimis exemptions face scrutiny
Temu’s rapid transition to US-based inventory highlights growing tensions between cheap consumer imports and domestic manufacturing priorities, as new legislation…
Asian Chipmakers Gain Momentum in European Automotive Sector Amid Tariff Pressures
Asian semiconductor firms Holtek and Silicon Motion report significant order growth from European automakers, driven by EV demand and pre-tariff…
Logitech’s Production Shift Highlights ASEAN’s Strategic Edge in Tech Manufacturing
Logitech relocates 30% of China-based US-bound manufacturing to ASEAN states, driven by tariffs and regional supply chain efficiencies, while India…
Amazon Tests Transparent Tariff Displays as U.S.-China Trade Policies Reshape E-Commerce
Amazon is trialing a feature showing import tariffs at checkout, aligning with new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. The move…
Asian Tech Giants Accelerate US Manufacturing Push Amid Tariff Resurgence
Major Asian tech firms including Inventec, Flex, and Vivotek are expanding US manufacturing operations as Trump-era tariffs return, reshaping global…