BERLIN – Germany’s economy contracted by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the first three months of the year, as demand from its largest trading partner, the United States, slowed following months of preemptive purchases in anticipation

As countries in the global south grapple with Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, historical lessons from early 20th-century British tariff advocate Joseph Chamberlain offer striking parallels. Chamberlain promoted tariffs and Imperial Preference—a system of preferential trade within the British Empire—not

The rivalry between the United States and China over artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors is often described as a race. In reality, it resembles a strategic dance—one step forward, one step back, and constant recalibration. For years, Washington moved aggressively

India’s economic journey is entering a transformative phase. According to the latest EY Economy Watch report (August 2025 edition), India is projected to become the world’s second-largest economy by 2038 with a GDP of $34.2 trillion. In terms of purchasing

Trump doubles tariffs on India, straining bilateral relations. The relationship between the United States and India, two of the world’s largest democracies, has entered a turbulent phase. On August 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump officially doubled tariffs on imports