International Business

Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce issued "Notice No. 62 of 2025". Unlike ordinary administrative updates, this one has disrupted the delicate trade truce between China and the United States. The announcement outlined broad new restrictions on rare earth exports, strengthening China’s hold over the global supply of these key materials—reigniting concerns in Washington about China’s strategic economic position. China dominates the rare earth processing industry, which is

US President Donald Trump has stated that his broad tariffs on international imports are designed to stimulate job creation at home, strengthen the national economy, and contribute to federal revenues through increased duties. However, several analysts have cautioned that these measures might encourage exporters to direct their business to other countries such as China, potentially causing prices to climb for American consumers. According to agricultural brokers interviewed by the BBC, there

Boeing employees have voted to approve the company's latest wage proposal, bringing an end to a disruptive seven-week strike. As part of the new agreement, workers will see their pay rise by 38% over the course of four years. According to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), employees involved in the strike can begin returning to work either as early as Wednesday or as late as 12 November. The strike, involving approximately 30,000 Boeing employees,

Workers on strike at Boeing are preparing to cast their vote on a fresh proposal from the aerospace titan, featuring a notable 38% wage increase over the course of the next four years. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), representing over 30,000 striking Boeing employees, has supported this offer and will conduct a member vote on Monday. The strike, which began on September 13, has dramatically slowed down Boeing's production, further complicating the

Tupperware, a renowned U.S. brand, has officially filed for bankruptcy amidst a continued decline in sales. The company, famous for its food storage products, has announced intentions to seek court approval to facilitate a business sale while aiming to keep operations running. Established 78 years ago, Tupperware became so iconic in the world of food storage that its brand name is often used generically to describe plastic containers. Although the company has made recent efforts to modernize