When Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was in China earlier this year for his third meeting with Xi Jinping since returning to office in 2023, he hailed the relationship between the two countries as “indestructible”. That proximity will likely increase even more following United States President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50 percent…
A global defense revolution is underway based on swarms of autonomous, unmanned, AI- and battery-powered drone systems. Last month President Donald Trump signed the “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” executive order, and on July 10, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth began to operationalize efforts to bolster domestic drone technology and manufacturing. Unfortunately for the U.S. and the…
From poolside swinging chairs to impeccably set dining tables, the annual Hampton Designer Showcase is known to leave no space uncovered. Jamie Drake and Alexa Hampton are honorary chairs for this year’s event in Southampton, which will feature the work of 24 leading interior designers. But for his debut, Byron Lars upped the quota by…
Listen to and follow ‘The Debrief’: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast Background: After turning to other matters for a few weeks, President Donald Trump has reignited his aggressive tariff strategy, threatening sweeping new duties on key fashion-producing nations starting Aug. 1, as well as a fresh set of new levies on the EU, Brazil,…
AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd. Immense potential fueled by government quality mandates and the high-tech industrial shift. The market is rapidly moving beyond basic tools, demanding integrated, AI-driven 3D inspection for electronics, automotive, and semiconductor production. Chicago, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The China inspection equipment market was valued at US$ 256.83 million in 2024…
The Trump administration’s game of tariff red-light, green-light isn’t over yet. On Monday, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order once again pushing back duties scheduled to go into effect on Wednesday until Aug. 1. The move gives officials three more weeks to negotiate permanent agreements with a host of countries that were slapped…
Please log in to ensure you can read our agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice. Or get in touch at support@businessoffashion.com if you experience difficulties. When Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 145 percent on US imports back in April, global brands reeled. The US president then paused the scheme following financial market turmoil, reverting…
From steel mills to display panel factories, Chinese companies are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into traditional industries, marking a major shift toward intelligent, digital manufacturing. Leading the transformation is Shougang Group, one of China’s largest steelmakers, which has deployed an AI-powered visual system that boosted production efficiency by over 20% and cut defects by…
The United States will place a lower-than-promised 20 percent tariff on many Vietnamese exports, President Donald Trump has said, cooling tensions with its 10th-biggest trading partner days before he could raise levies on most imports. Vietnamese goods will now face a 20 percent tariff, and any transshipments from third countries through Vietnam will face a…
Other carmakers including Volvo and Rivian reported a drop in sales on Wednesday. Tesla has reported another hefty drop in auto sales extending a difficult period amid intensifying electric vehicle competition and backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s political activities. On Wednesday, the electric vehicle (EV) maker reported 384,122 deliveries in the second quarter, representing a…