Manufacturing

Energy prices may take ‘months’ to normalise, despite ceasefire: Analysts
There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.
Published On 10 Apr 2026
US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge
Published On 19 Feb 2026
Are lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?
Published On 14 Feb 2026
US and Bangladesh set trade deal with tariffs at 19 percent
Published On 9 Feb 2026
Mexico’s tariffs on India are a double whammy after US tariffs
Published On 6 Feb 2026
India’s budget bets on infrastructure, manufacturing amid global trade war
Published On 1 Feb 2026
Bombardier stock dives on Trump threats of 50% tariff on Canadian planes
Published On 30 Jan 2026
Trump made many statements on US economy. Most are untrue
Published On 20 Jan 2026
EDITOR'S ANALYSIS
The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really?
Published On 19 Jan 2026

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pushes more missile production as ‘war deterrent’

North Korean leader calls for increased production of missiles, shells and more factories to produce them.

Can India catch up with the US, Taiwan and China in the global chip race?

India aims to be an additional manufacturing hub for companies wanting to expand production beyond China.

Mexico’s aerospace sector is growing. Will it be undercut in USMCA review?

A North America trade deal helped Mexico get into aeroplane manufacturing. Now that is under threat with Trump.

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How did China’s trade surplus hit $1 trillion?

Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have failed to hold back China’s export dominance, which scaled new heights in November.

Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies

The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.

US tariffs cast shadow over Nuevo Leon’s steel industry in Mexico

Mexican steel and aluminium exports to the US are down because of tariffs, hurting local small businesses.

US to slash tariffs on Switzerland to 15% from crippling 39%

The new slab will bring tariffs on Swiss imports to the same level as for the European Union.

Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10bn investment plan

The carmaker first announced the plan for battery production in 2021.

China slams Netherlands for chip supply snarls tied to Nexperia

A dispute between Amsterdam and Beijing over technology transfer has held up chip supplies to car manufacturers.

Mexico’s footwear industry could benefit from US tariffs. But it’s not

Mexican shoe businesses can export to US tariff-free under USMCA but old policies and corrupt practices hold them back.

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