Tag: supply chain resilience
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US-Taiwan Reach Trade Deal to Cut Tariffs and Drive Tech Investments
Overview: A New Economic Pact Between the US and Taiwan The United States and Taiwan have announced a formal trade agreement aimed at lowering tariffs on certain goods and expanding investment in key sectors, notably semiconductors and advanced technologies. The agreement, described by U.S. officials as a pragmatic step to deepen economic ties, seeks to…
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US-Taiwan Trade Deal: Tariff Cuts and Investments Boost for Semiconductors
Overview of the US-Taiwan Agreement The United States and Taiwan have reached a landmark agreement aimed at lowering tariffs on goods from the democratic island and encouraging greater investment from Taiwanese semiconductor and tech firms in the United States. Announced by the US Commerce Department on Thursday, the accord signals a new phase of economic…
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US-Taiwan Deal Encourages Lower Tariffs and Greater Investment in Tech and Semiconductors
Overview of the Agreement The United States has announced a new economic agreement with Taiwan aimed at lowering tariffs on a range of goods from the democratic island and increasing investments by Taiwanese semiconductor and technology firms in the United States. The deal, reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce, emphasizes a shared goal: expand…
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Why Ending the Manufacture of a Humdrum Substance Could End an Era of British Pride
The Quiet Decline of a Quiet Material When we think of Britain’s industrial legacy, the grand sights often come to mind: towering cotton mills, vast coal seams, and shipyards that turned the tide of maritime history. Yet beneath these dramatic chapters lies a quieter, humbler thread—an ostensibly ordinary substance whose manufacture helped grease the wheels…
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Startup Turns to Prebiotics to Ease the Copper Shortage
Overview: A Novel Solution to a Looming Copper Shortage As the world leans harder on copper for data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy infrastructure, experts warn of a potential copper crunch by 2040. In response, a growing number of startups are exploring unconventional approaches to secure the metal’s supply. One particularly innovative path involves…
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How a Startup Is Using Prebiotics to Ease the Copper Shortage
Imagining a Copper-Constrained Future By the mid-2030s, industry leaders warned that copper could become a bottleneck for technologies ranging from data centers to electric vehicles. Demand for this critical mineral is soaring, while supply growth struggles to keep pace. In this context, a unique startup is exploring an unconventional avenue: leveraging prebiotics to influence copper…
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India’s 2026 Threat Tops Global Risks List: Geoeconomic Rivalry Surpasses War in WEF Davos Alarm
Geoeconomic Tensions Lead the 2026 Risk Agenda The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report for 2026 places geoeconomic confrontation at the pinnacle of global threats, ahead of traditional concerns like wars and climate shocks. As nations recalibrate trade, technology, and capital flows, the report signals that economic rivalry and strategic leverage are increasingly aligned with…
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Why India Could Shape 2026’s Geoeconomic Risk Landscape, Top of the Davos List
H2: The Davos Risk Ranking sets a cautionary tone for 2026 The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report for 2026 highlights a troubling trend: the most consequential risks aren’t only about conflicts or natural disasters. Instead, geoeconomic confrontation — including trade wars, sanctions, and the weaponisation of supply chains — occupies the top tier of…
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HIV funding shortfall worsens crisis as US aid pause undercuts life-saving programs
HIV funding gaps emerge as a global health crisis deepens The world’s fight against HIV/AIDS faces a troubling hurdle: funding shortfalls at a time of rising need. A combination of stagnant domestic funding, shifting international priorities, and a consequential pause in U.S. foreign assistance since January 2025 has created a chilling effect on the delivery…
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After Trump Attack, RTX Decides That Winning Move Is Not to Play
Overview: A Strategic Pause in a Political Moment In a surprising turn of events, RTX disclosed a strategic pause in several high-profile initiatives following a highly publicized critique from political figures, including former President Trump. The decision, described by company executives as a measured response to a charged political environment, underscores how political risk can…