US to slap full tariffs on Canada if it seals China trade deal: Treasury secretary
"We can't let Canada become an opening that the Chinese pour their cheap goods into the US," says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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France Detains Indian Captain Of Suspected Shadow Fleet Tanker
MARSEILLE, France, Jan 25 (Reuters) – The captain of an oil tanker intercepted by the French navy has been detained under investigations into whether it was operating under a false flag, the Marseille prosecutor’s office...
Lire la suite →Kazakh Oil Flows Set To Normalize As Black Sea Mooring Restored
By Bloomberg News Jan 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The Caspian Pipeline Consortium said an offshore mooring is back online, enabling crude to flow through a route that accounts for about 90% of...
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Daily Briefing 26 January 2026
EU set to ringfence €10bn ETS revenue for maritime decarbonisation | Jury bribe and witness threats as MSC Gayane drug-bust... Related StoriesNo takeover bid despite Caravel lifting Pacific Basin stake…
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Commentary: Metalenses move from lab to market, reshaping optical design
As optical technology continues to push toward ever more extreme miniaturization, metalenses are emerging as one of the optical industry's most closely watched inflection points heading into 2026. At the…
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Tariff uncertainty pushes US allies to rethink China ties
When US President Donald Trump erected a high wall of tariffs—and repeatedly adjusted its height—the stated goal was to protect the US industry. The unintended consequence, however, is that they…
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Humanoid robots edge toward mass production as Tesla aims for 2026 launch
As artificial intelligence, sensing, and motion-control technologies mature, humanoid robots are moving beyond concept demonstrations toward early-stage deployment. The shift was evident at CES 2026, where many systems moved from…
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Ennostar’s Micro LED bet targets a bottleneck inside AI server racks
Ennostar Corp. is advancing its Micro LED technology from display applications to short-distance data transmission within AI server racks, aiming to achieve a significant boost in transmission speeds by 2026.…
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iPhone 17 high-end model demand exceeds expectations as Taiwanese carriers struggle to meet supply
The iPhone 17 series has been on the market for over a quarter, yet Taiwan's telecom channels still face significant shortages of high-end models. A check on local carrier websites…
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The ASIC server wars begin as Nvidia squeezes the margins
ASIC servers are emerging as the most closely watched segment of the server supply chain heading into 2026. Nvidia remains the dominant force in AI servers and continues to ship…
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Taiwanese precision optics reaps benefits of waveguide tech
Smart glasses have transitioned from being a concept to practical use and pricing. 2026 is expected to be major for AI wearable devices, especially after the compute power of multimodal…
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Analysis: Tariff talks spark fears of low-cost imports and origin washing in Taiwan auto sector
Taiwan's Trade Representative Jen-ni Jenny confirmed that ongoing Taiwan-US trade negotiations have reached a critical point, with the US explicitly pressing for "full market access" for American-made vehicles and advocating…
Lire la suite →FMCSA issues massive 40-state winter storm waiver
The FMCSA has issued an emergency declaration covering most of the US waiving hours-of-service rules through February 6 for truckers delivering essential supplies. The post FMCSA issues massive 40-state winter…
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Time’s ripe to go paperless on arbitral decisions, Hong Kong think tank says
A Hong Kong think tank under the chief executive says now is the right time for the city to go paperless on arbitral decisions, a move that could boost its…
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US to slap full tariffs on Canada if it seals China trade deal, says Scott Bessent
The United States will impose 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports should Ottawa finalise a new trade deal with China, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday, amplifying a…
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JIT for me, but not for thee
Key takeaways:U.S. tariffs have caused significant disruption in the supply chain, drastically affecting inventory policies.From December 2024 to March 2025, companies pulled massive amounts of inventory forward to avoid tariffs.Once…
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UK to create ‘British FBI’ to bring national investigations under single police force
The British government said on Sunday it will unveil plans this week to create a new national police force, dubbed the “British FBI”, to take charge of complex investigations such…
Lire la suite →Product Tankers: Clean Barrels and Russian EU Sanctions
Refined oil products have also been the subject of EU sanctions against Russia and the latest package entering into effect has had a significant effect on the market. In its…
Lire la suite →Dry Bulk Shipping: Capesizes Bounce Back Strongly
Capesize The market delivered a strong performance over much of the week, with sentiment and rates firming across both basins before a late-week correction tempered the rally. Early in the…
Lire la suite →Red Sea Return: What It Means for 2026 Container Shipping Contract Rates
The return of container shipping to the Red Sea is ramping up, but what does it mean for shippers negotiating new long term contract rates in 2026? This blog focuses…
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