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US Economic Outlook for 2026: Key Insights and Predictions

Originally Published 12 days ago — by The Guardian

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The global economic outlook for 2026 suggests a moderation in growth due to trade tensions, inflation normalization, and rising unemployment, despite some optimism about AI-driven productivity and stabilizing interest rates. Key risks include a potential tech bubble, geopolitical conflicts, and fiscal vulnerabilities, with the US leading growth among major economies.

Jim Beam to Suspend Kentucky Production Amid Trade Tensions

Originally Published 20 days ago — by CBC

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Jim Beam is halting production at its Kentucky distillery for all of 2026 due to ongoing trade tensions and industry challenges, including tariffs and declining exports, particularly to Canada, which has seen an 85% drop in U.S. spirits imports. The move aims to allow site investments, while the company continues distilling at other facilities. The broader industry faces high barrel aging inventories, tax burdens, and reduced consumer demand amid international trade disputes.

China Imposes Up to 42.7% Tariffs on EU Dairy Products

Originally Published 20 days ago — by CNBC

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China has announced tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, citing damage to its domestic industry from EU subsidies, following an anti-subsidy investigation. The tariffs will take effect on April 23 and vary based on cooperation with the investigation, affecting products like cheese, milk, and cream. This move is part of broader trade tensions between China and the EU, which recently saw China cut pork import duties and impose tariffs on EU brandy, amid ongoing disputes over electric vehicle tariffs and WTO compliance.

China reduces tariffs on EU pork imports after anti-dumping review

Originally Published 26 days ago — by CNBC

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China has reduced anti-dumping tariffs on European pork imports from up to 62.4% to between 4.9% and 19.8%, ending a year-long investigation and easing trade tensions with the EU, which is a major pork exporter to China. The move follows broader trade disputes involving tariffs on electric vehicles and export controls on critical minerals, reflecting ongoing tensions and efforts to stabilize trade relations.

Nexperia Crisis Sparks Global Auto Chip Supply Concerns

Originally Published 2 months ago — by South China Morning Post

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The dispute between China and the Netherlands over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia is unlikely to be quickly resolved, causing ongoing uncertainty in semiconductor supplies for the global car industry amid broader trade tensions and export bans.

Markets Mixed as OPEC+ Pauses Hikes and Trade Truces Boost Investor Sentiment

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com

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US stock futures rose, indicating a potential continuation of the seven-month rally driven by strong tech earnings and easing US-China trade tensions, despite mixed economic signals and geopolitical uncertainties. Commodities like gold and oil also saw movements influenced by policy changes and OPEC decisions, while markets await key central bank meetings and economic data amid ongoing US government shutdown concerns.