Trade and Economic Strategy - Canada prioritizes multilateralism in trade and economic matters within the Indo-Pacific region, aiming to build resilient supply chains and diversify trade relationships [2] - Canada is actively negotiating a free trade agreement with ASEAN to benefit businesses and stakeholders in both regions [2] - Despite existing robust trade agreements, Canada emphasizes the importance of the Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement due to stress in the global economic environment [4] - Canada aims to finalize the ASEAN free trade agreement as soon as possible, focusing on resilient supply chains for the benefit of business and other stakeholders [5] - Canada is committed to opening doors to trade, free trade, and multilateralism amidst global geostrategic stress [8] - Diversification is considered the most important economic tool for Canada as a trading nation committed to multilateralism [15] Energy and Resources - Canada positions itself as a powerhouse in energy and critical minerals, with LNG shipments leaving Canadian shores [6] - Canada views energy and natural resources as its superpower, leveraging its competitive advantage [14] Trade Relations and Tariffs - Canada acknowledges the impact of tariffs, particularly from the US, on sectors like autos, steel, and aluminum [7][8] - Canada is engaged in complex negotiations with the United States to address tariffs and reach an agreement [8] - Canada has counter tariffs in place and is working to secure the best deal for Canadian industry and workers [12] - Approximately 300 billion USD of trade passes through the US-Canada border daily, emphasizing the need for an agreement that addresses the needs of Canadian workers, businesses, and the population [10]

Trade Relations - Singapore's trade talks with the US will focus on pharmaceutical supply chains [1] - The talks occur as Singapore navigates President Trump's global trade war [1]

Global Trade Dynamics - Tariffs and trade-war maneuvers are rewiring supply chains worldwide [1] - Discussion includes 145% "Liberation Day" duties and $5,000 per container costs [1] - The death of the de minimis loophole impacts Amazon, Temu, and Shein [1] - The Panama Canal drought is affecting global trade [1] Technology & Automation - AI robocalls 400,000 truckers [1] - Warehouse-robot reality checks are being discussed [1] Legal & Compliance - Customs fraud is now the DOJ's No 2 white-collar priority [1]

The trade truce between Washington and Beijing may be holding for now, but China is increasingly wary about what’s happening elsewhere: US efforts to forge deals that could isolate Chinese firms from global supply chains. https://t.co/QPKJuMsRCR ...

You said before that nothing riles Indians more than the idea that the Indian government is getting bullied by a foreign leader or a foreign government. How are you analyzing the dynamics in these trade talks between the US and India. So first of all, thank you very much for having me on your show.That said, you know, India was initially amongst the first countries to set off on a trade deal. They have a rather ambitious agreement between Trump and Prime Minister Modi, about 500 million by 2030 in terms of ...

also pave the way for combination Covid and flu shot. Meanwhile, China's manufacturing sector contracting for the third straight month as deflation fears ripped through the world's second largest economy. Inventory and employment data also declining.For more on China and ongoing trade tensions, let's bring in retail research founder and president David Riedel. David, great to have you with us. >> Thank you.>> We've got a few more economic readings under our belt, so to speak, since the China US trade war re ...

How manufacturing supply chains evolve will determine where new jobs will be created across Europe. But it is not the only deciding factor https://t.co/6psBou4TyN ...

How manufacturing supply chains evolve will determine where new jobs will be created across Europe. But it is not the only deciding factor https://t.co/eCBE3UevDX ...

M&A and Corporate Governance - Japan views M&A as a way to encourage consolidation in fragmented industries, shake up complacent boardrooms, and improve corporate governance [1] - Hostile bids pose both a threat and an opportunity for Japan's government [1] Geopolitical and Technological Concerns - Japanese companies are central to the geopolitical tussle between the US and China for control over emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, humanoid robots, and facial recognition [2] - Japanese materials and equipment suppliers are indispensable cogs in the semiconductor supply chain [2] - Some Japanese officials are rushing to prevent the nation losing control over its most advanced and sensitive technologies [1] - The Japanese government is shoring up measures to prevent takeovers by possible front companies, economic espionage, or the accidental transfer of intellectual property to rival nations [2] Regulatory Response - Japan plans to introduce a new investment screening law next year [3] - The new investment screening law needs to be balanced with the drive to consolidate Japanese industry [3]

As AI reshapes the global balance of power, the infrastructure behind it—chips, data centers, power, and supply chains—has become a new arena for geopolitical competition. This talk explores how nations are racing to secure critical AI hardware, control compute capacity, and assert influence over the technologies and talent that define the future. About Dylan Patel Dylan is the founder, CEO, and Chief Analyst for SemiAnalysis, the preeminent authority on all things AI and semiconductors. Through Dylan’s unw ...