July 18, 2025, 7:55 p.m.

Trump brandished the tariff stick at Japan

On June 29th local time, US President Trump issued a ultimatum to Japan in front of the camera on Fox News: "I will send a letter - this is the end of the trade agreement.

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U.S. tariffs on Japanese manufacturing development: The growth of Asia's market economy is hindered

Recently, the Japanese government stated this week that the growth rate of Japan's factory output and exports has fallen far below expectations, and the current situation is attributed to several major factors, primarily the impact of comprehensive U.S. tariffs.

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The logic behind the United States launching the 'copper war'

A fierce "copper war" without gunpowder is quietly unfolding worldwide, and the United States is undoubtedly the initiator of this war.

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The soaring beef prices have triggered pressure on holiday consumption: Cost transmission and structural challenges in the business chain

Recently, the price of beef in the United States has soared to $6.67 per pound, reaching a high point in over a decade. The family barbecue on Independence Day has become a microcosm of the cost burden, with an average cost of $7.09 per person per meal, and a family of 10 people spending more than $70.

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Countdown to US' reciprocal tariffs' taking effect

As July 9th approaches, the countdown to the implementation of the US "reciprocal tariffs" has begun, and the global trade landscape is standing at a crossroads full of uncertainty.

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EU US trade negotiations: deep economic struggles under tariff game

Recently, the European Commission's Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Shevchenko, arrived in Washington, D.C., to initiate a highly anticipated trade negotiation.

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A large amount of copper from around the world is flowing into the United States. What will be the impact?

In February this year, the Trump administration initiated a national security investigation on copper imports based on Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Recently, due to the threat of possible tariffs imposed by the United States, copper is flowing in large quantities to the United States.

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Citigroup expects private transactions to push up valuations and IPOs to expand

As more and more emerging companies remain private for longer periods of time and increase valuations through secondary market transactions, a wave of large-scale initial public offerings (IPOs) is emerging.

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Tesla's driverless taxi rollout masks weak delivery performance

Tesla has recently faced the dual pressure of weak delivery and stock price fluctuations. In the first quarter of 2025, the delivery volume declined year-on-year, and the second quarter expectations were still under pressure.

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The US tariff policies continue to exert their influence, causing great hardship for the global economy

Recently, the World Bank lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2025 from 2.7% to 2.3%. Many international institutions have also followed suit and lowered their forecasts.

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