12+ hour, 15+ min ago   (579+ words) The changing import picture does not point to a single, uniform trend. Instead, it shows that sourcing decisions are becoming more selective. Companies may be able to move assembly or final production of some electronics, appliances, and hardware products to…...

13+ hour, 46+ min ago   (984+ words) During lunch at Plummy Fashions on the outskirts of Dhaka, the only clear sign that production has stopped for now is the quietness. Workers are soon back at their machines, sewing black women’s T-shirts destined for European markets. But close…...

14+ hour, 12+ min ago   (936+ words) Canada plans to implement counter-tariffs ranging from 15 to 50 percent on approximately $20 billion worth of US products, escalating trade tensions after US tariffs and stalled negotiations. Canada has confirmed that counter-tariffs on U.S. imports will take effect Tuesday, in response to US…...

14+ hour, 12+ min ago   (712+ words) The 16th edition of the Smart City and Intelligent Economy Expo held in Ningbo, China, sent a clear message from some of the country’s top tech and telecom giants: connectivity isn’t just a standalone utility anymore. Instead, it's increasingly being seen…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (819+ words) President Trump’s push to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals involves a multifaceted approach, from domestic projects and technological innovations to stockpiling, highlighting a strategic but lengthy battle for supply-chain resilience. President Donald Trump has made critical minerals one…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (793+ words) Global Sources - BASF launches new certified biomass-balanced additives for architectural coatings - Focus on pigment wetting, rheology, and application performance - Market projected to grow over $3 billion by 2028, driven by sustainability trends BASF Broadens Biomass-Balanced Additives as Eco-Friendly Coatings Shift Toward Certified…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (892+ words) The worldwide market for AC-to-DC power supply adapters is seen to be on the rise, as manufacturers in areas like consumer electronics, industrial automation, telecommunications, automotive systems, and renewable energy look for more efficient ways to turn mains electricity into…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1353+ words) Chile is heading into 2026 with some real progress in minerals processing, especially when it comes to lithium hydroxide. That said, the size of that progress isn’t quite as broad as certain headlines might make it seem. The most obvious improvement…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (634+ words) Hitachi Energy is investing $300 million to expand transformer and component production in Hefei, Anhui Province. The company says the move will help ease supply constraints and strengthen the global transformer value chain. The investment will establish a new power transformer…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (757+ words) Electric vehicles have always been associated primarily with batteries. When people talk about the future of electric mobility, they're usually focusing on how big the batteries are, their charging speeds, driving range, and the chemistry inside those cells. But, interestingly…...