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Whirlpool’s North America Sales Rise Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Whirlpool, which manufactures almost 80% of its major product lines for the U.S. market domestically, could eventually benefit from tariffs if import-driven competition eases.
Whirlpool dryers on display at a store in Peru, Illinois. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
China to Suspend Some Rare Earth Curbs, U.S. Chip Firm Probes
The U.S. said Beijing will take steps to allow the Chinese facilities of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia BV to resume shipments, easing worries about chip shipments that threatened auto production.
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting in Busan on Oct. 30. Photographer: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Trump Touts Rare-Earth Win in Talks Showing Xi’s Strong Hand
In effect, the U.S. has now accepted a negotiating link between its own curbs on high-tech exports, like AI chips, and China’s rare earth controls.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shake hands as they leave after their talks in Busan. Photographer: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
100-Year-Old Norwegian Research Ship Sails the Globe for Sustainability
The crew of the ship includes 25 professional sailors who live and work on the vessel in four-week shifts, as well as a rotating crew of volunteers, researchers and aspiring sailors.
The Statsraad Lehmkuhl docked in Seattle, Washington. Photo: SCB File Photo
Just When You Think It’s Safe to Get Behind the Wheel, Tariffs Strike Again
Automakers have been quietly absorbing billions in tariff costs, but consumers could soon face a wave of price hikes on new cars and more.
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Podcast | Can the U.S. Ever Stop Relying on China for Critical Minerals?
The United States’ dependence on basic minerals from China and other foreign sources is a huge problem, both from an economic and defense perspective.
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From Prototype to Production at Global Scale — Without Missing Quality Targets
A successful global supply chain new-product launch depends equally on engineering expertise and diplomatic capabilities.
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U.S., China to Suspend Reciprocal Port Fees for One Year
China’s comments come just hours after trade representative Jamieson Greer said the U.S.’s focus is still very much on reviving American shipbuilding.
Port of Yantai, China. Photo: iStock/daizuoxin
Tariffs Drive Volkswagen to First Quarterly Loss in 5 Years
Volkswagen estimates that Trump administration tariffs will cost the company more than $5.7 billion by the end of the year.
A Volkswagen plant in Mosel, Germany. Photo: iStock / aquatarkus
Halloween Costs Surge in Face of Tariffs, Cocoa Shortage
Tootsie Roll Lollipops saw the biggest price bump at 34%, following by Tootsie Roll variety packs at 32%, and Hershey variety packs at 22%.
Dallas, Texas. Photo: iStock.com/leekris
ProcureCon Total Talent Looks Ahead at 2026 Event
The second edition of ProcureCon Total Talent returns for another exciting year.
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Virgin Trains May Run Chunnel Service
Virgin will first need to enter into a commercial agreement with Eurostar, secure finance, access to track and stations, and get safety approvals from U.K. and EU authorities.
A Channel Tunnel train leaving the terminal at Folkestone, Kent, U.K. Photo: iStock/clubfoto
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