July 22, 2026, 1:18 p.m.

The deadlock in the US-Canada trade dispute and the multiple challenges it brings to the business landscape

On July 21st local time, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that after having a phone conversation with US President Trump, both sides agreed to accelerate trade negotiations.

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Trump's lawsuit against the BBC has embroiled him in a financial disclosure crisis, potentially exposing the operations of hundreds of companies

US President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is having unintended consequences.

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645 Stores Closing! 7-Eleven Makes Major Exit From U.S. Market, Physical Retail Faces a Contraction Cycle

Recently, global convenience store giant 7-Eleven made headlines with shocking industry news. Its parent company, Japan’s Seven & i Holdings, officially announced a large-scale shrinkage plan for the U.S. market, confirming that a total of 645 stores will be closed or remodeled in North America by fiscal year 2026.

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The Boomerang of Corporate Self-Harm: The Illusion of Hegemony Behind Micron's Warning

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal on July 19th, the US storage chip giant Micron Technology issued a performance warning, predicting a 40% drop in revenue for the next fiscal quarter due to export restrictions, and announced the layoff of 15% of its global workforce.

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Loss of Control over Commercial Costs and Supply Chain Disruption Risks under the Strait of Hormuz Blockade

The combination of transit volume through the Strait of Hormuz dropping to zero and Brent crude oil prices breaking above $90 per barrel is pushing the global business system into a state where both costs and supply are spiraling out of control.

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Food delivery industry reshaped: Uber spends $14.8 billion to buy Delivery Hero

According to the latest news, US travel and delivery giant Uber is acquiring Germany's leading food delivery company Delivery Hero for $15 billion.

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Politicians joining forces, breaking through in Europe: Insights from the global strategy of the former Hungarian Foreign Minister's entry into BYD

In July 2026, Peter Szarydó, the former Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Affairs, officially joined BYD.

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Tariffs Strike Brazil, Shaking the Political Landscape

On July 15th local time, the US government officially announced that it would impose a 25% punitive tariff on a large number of Brazilian export goods.

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What is the impact of Iran's announcement to close the Strait of Hormuz on oil trade?

As a "throat passage" for global energy trade, the Strait of Hormuz carries over 30% of the world's shipping of crude oil and 20% of liquefied natural gas. More than 90% of the Gulf region's oil exports rely on this narrow waterway.

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Fonterra lowers milk price forecast: Challenges and responses in the global dairy industry landscape

According to a statement released by the global dairy industry, Fonterra has recently lowered its forecast for milk prices for the 2026/27 fiscal year to $9.25 per kilogram of milk solids.

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