Tag: Domestic Production
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How a Boycott Shifted Canada’s Whisky Trade: From Kentucky Bourbon to Canadian Whisky
Introduction: A Trade Dispute Reimagined When political disagreements spill into the marketplace, consumer resilience can rewrite a country’s drinking habits. In recent memory, Canadians rediscovered the taste of home as a boycott—spurred by policy standoffs and tariffs—nudged a significant portion of the population to swap Kentucky bourbon for Canadian whisky. The shift wasn’t merely about…
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How Netflix, Yarns, and Dramas Are Helping the British Wool Comeback
Introduction: A surprising revival for British wool When you think of the wool industry, you might picture dusty mills and old-fashioned yarns. Yet in recent years, British wool has found a remarkable new audience: viewers and consumers drawn in by Netflix dramas and the broader storytelling around textile crafts. After decades of price pressure—wool once…
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UK launches critical minerals strategy to reduce dependency on China
UK unveiling a strategic push on critical minerals Britain has unveiled a comprehensive plan to bolster its supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements, aiming to reduce the country’s dependency on China for materials essential to modern manufacturing. The strategy acknowledges that magnets, batteries, and other high-demand components rely on a steady stream of…
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UK Unveils Critical Minerals Strategy to Cut Dependence on China
UK unveils a plan to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals The UK has announced a comprehensive critical minerals and rare earths strategy aimed at reducing dependence on China and strengthening domestic supply chains. Led by Labour leader Keir Starmer, the plan signals a shift toward greater resilience in sectors that rely on essential…
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Panther Lake 2nm: Intel bets on graphics-first AI and domestic production
Intel’s Panther Lake: A bold, graphics-led AI strategy Intel is pursuing a bold wager with its Panther Lake processors, a Core Ultra family codenamed Panther Lake. Rather than following a global trend toward dedicated neural processing units, the company bets that its graphics backbone, powered by a state-of-the-art Xe 3 graphics architecture, can deliver the…
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Mexico Imposes Tariffs on Asian Imports to Boost Local Production
Introduction to Mexico’s New Tariffs Mexico has recently announced significant import taxes on over 1,400 products, primarily targeting goods from China and other Asian countries. With tariffs reaching as high as 50%, this move is part of an effort by President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration to enhance domestic production and alleviate some of the economic burdens…