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90 Days Without Tariffs, Not Without Risk
In May 2025, the first US-China talks since Trump’s return to the White House ended with a 90-day truce: no new tariffs, and a pause on...

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4 days ago2 min read
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Amid Fierce Ad Competition, How Can Brands Truly Take Root?
Ad costs are soaring. Social engagement is fading. Old traffic-driven tactics barely work. But the problem isn’t that people stopped...

CUPS Realty
5 days ago2 min read
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Why ‘Slow Consumption’ Is Winning in 2025 – And What Consumers Want
People are done with rushed shopping and cheap deals. Now they want brands that feel good and mean something. Luxury spending in 2024...

CUPS Realty
May 82 min read
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Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Foreign Films — Is Hollywood Coming Home?
In May 2025, President Donald Trump escalated his trade war into new territory—film. In a post on his platform Truth Social, he announced...

CUPS Realty
May 72 min read
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Global Tariff Shock: Shein, Temu, and Amazon Sellers Raise Prices
Facing mounting costs from Trump's new tariffs, Shein and Temu announced price increases on their U.S. sites, effective April 25. Both...

CUPS Realty
Apr 291 min read
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Q1 2025 Global Economy: Manufacturing Slows, Export Risks Grow
In the first quarter of 2025, global business sentiment turned tense and cautious. Persistent high interest rates, slowing manufacturing...

CUPS Realty
Apr 292 min read
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U.S. Imposes Toughest-Ever Port Fees on Chinese Ships
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has formally announced a new phased port fee policy targeting all vessels linked to China—whether...

CUPS Realty
Apr 222 min read
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2025 Q1 Global Manufacturing: Sites Shifted, Power Didn't
2025 started with renewed uncertainty across global manufacturing. With tariffs rising, orders shifting, and production relocating,...

CUPS Realty
Apr 222 min read
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Trump to Impose Major Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals for the First Time
On April 8, 2025, President Trump announced that a major tariff on pharmaceuticals will be introduced soon, marking the first time...

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Apr 151 min read
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Q1 2025 Business Outlook: Market Winners and Losers Revealed
In early 2025, retail and e-commerce face a reset: more traffic, less buying. Platforms stay busy, but seller profits shrink. Growth now...

CUPS Realty
Apr 151 min read
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Has the U.S. Recession Already Begun in 2025?
A growing number of corporate leaders believe the U.S. has already entered a recession—well before official data reflects it. Many...
Coleen Lu
Apr 92 min read
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2025 Q1 Freight: China’s Export Edge
In Q1 2025, trans-Pacific freight rates plunged and port operations normalized. Yet warehouse backlogs, trucking shortages, and last-mile...
Coleen Lu
Apr 81 min read
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Still hoping for rate cuts? Beat inflation first.
When will mortgage rates drop? Will prices ever cool down? In February, the Core PCE Price Index — the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge...
Coleen Lu
Apr 11 min read
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AI Is Replacing High-Paying Jobs in 2025
By 2025, AI is deeply embedded in business operations, reshaping how work is done and who does it. Humans must focus on what AI...
Coleen Lu
Apr 11 min read
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Low Rates: Window of Opportunity or Shipping Trap?
Container shipping rates from Asia have dropped sharply, now falling below 2024’s lowest levels. Freightos data shows Asia–Europe rates...
Coleen Lu
Mar 251 min read
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AI Is Taking Over Supply Chains — Are You Ready?
AI technologies—computer vision, voice AI, generative models, low-code tools, and automation—are rapidly penetrating logistics and supply...
Coleen Lu
Mar 251 min read
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U.S. Market Cools—Recession Ahead?
Soaring interest rates, persistent inflation, and widespread layoffs have dragged U.S. consumer confidence to its lowest point since...
Coleen Lu
Mar 181 min read
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AI Investing: Smarter, Faster, Better!
In 2025, AI is revolutionizing finance by enhancing risk management, optimizing trading, and personalizing financial services. It powers...
Coleen Lu
Mar 181 min read
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AI is Disrupting Business Management—Act Now!
🤖 AI is no longer just a tool for boosting productivity—it is now central to decision-making, organizational restructuring, and...
Coleen Lu
Mar 121 min read
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U.S. Cargo Theft Skyrockets to $35 Billion!
🚨 Cargo theft in the U.S. has reached record levels, causing $35 billion in annual losses. As supply chain security worsens, carriers...
Coleen Lu
Mar 111 min read
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