Hanna Bucher
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Trade, transport and development cooperation. A 🇩🇪🇯🇵 living in 🇮🇳
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And since we're on the topic of rules of origin, RoOs will be back in 2026. Big time.
We have the USMCA review, where this will be one of the key issues.
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United States Targets Tighter Rules of Origin Under USMCA
The United States is pushing for stricter rules to boost North American sourcing, cut reliance on China, and strengthen economic security.
mexicobusiness.news
December 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
And since we're on the topic of rules of origin, RoOs will be back in 2026. Big time.
We have the USMCA review, where this will be one of the key issues.
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mexicobusiness.news/trade-and-in...
We have the USMCA review, where this will be one of the key issues.
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mexicobusiness.news/trade-and-in...
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Indonesian, Vietnamese footwear makers feel the heat of US tariffs
Rising costs and lingering uncertainty lead to canceled investments and lower margins
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Rising costs and lingering uncertainty lead to canceled investments and lower margins
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Indonesian, Vietnamese footwear makers feel the heat of US tariffs
Rising costs and lingering uncertainty lead to canceled investments and lower margins
trib.al
December 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Indonesian, Vietnamese footwear makers feel the heat of US tariffs
Rising costs and lingering uncertainty lead to canceled investments and lower margins
trib.al/FNsw09d
Rising costs and lingering uncertainty lead to canceled investments and lower margins
trib.al/FNsw09d
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India announces reforms to simplify import checks as it eyes US trade deal reut.rs/4pWLrgz
India announces reforms to simplify import checks as it eyes US trade deal
India announced on Wednesday reforms to cut red tape and simplify its import quality checks, addressing a concern raised by the U.S. over what it described as the South Asian country's burdensome import-quality requirements.
reut.rs
December 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
India announces reforms to simplify import checks as it eyes US trade deal reut.rs/4pWLrgz
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Commentary: For Asia, Mexico’s tariffs looks like a new front in Trump’s trade war - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/tariffs-mexico-china-india-trump-trade-war-asia-5651701
Commentary: For Asia, Mexico’s tariffs looks like a new front in Trump’s trade war
For China, India and other trading partners, Mexico’s new rates are a sobering reminder that it’s not just the US president they have to deal with, says Mihir Sharma for Bloomberg Opinion.
www.channelnewsasia.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Commentary: For Asia, Mexico’s tariffs looks like a new front in Trump’s trade war - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/tariffs-mexico-china-india-trump-trade-war-asia-5651701
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Asia’s AI race is reshaping digital infrastructure. In Johor, Malaysia, hyperscale campuses and cross‑border cooperation with Singapore are creating a new AI corridor.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Asia’s AI race is reshaping digital infrastructure. In Johor, Malaysia, hyperscale campuses and cross‑border cooperation with Singapore are creating a new AI corridor.
trib.al/sZsyTFr
trib.al/sZsyTFr
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The EU will delay for a year and cut back a controversial law targeting global deforestation, following a backlash from member countries and right-wing lawmakers.
EU to delay anti-deforestation law. Again.
It continues a trend of cutting back, delaying and cancelling EU laws brought in under the European Green Deal.
www.politico.eu
December 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The EU will delay for a year and cut back a controversial law targeting global deforestation, following a backlash from member countries and right-wing lawmakers.
“Japan will use an "offer-type" overseas development aid, a Japan-led foreign support proposal, as opposed to traditional ODA, done on request from partner countries” - aid industry standards shifting everywhere
Japan's PM seeks closer ties between Africa and Indian Ocean nations
https://asia.nikkei.com/location/rest-of-the-world/africa/japan-s-pm-seeks-closer-ties-between-africa-and-indian-ocean-nations
https://asia.nikkei.com/location/rest-of-the-world/africa/japan-s-pm-seeks-closer-ties-between-africa-and-indian-ocean-nations
Japan's PM seeks closer ties between Africa and Indian Ocean nations
Ishiba says economic zone plan aims to 'strengthen interregional connectivity'
asia.nikkei.com
August 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
“Japan will use an "offer-type" overseas development aid, a Japan-led foreign support proposal, as opposed to traditional ODA, done on request from partner countries” - aid industry standards shifting everywhere
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US-Präsident Trump will auf indische Waren künftig Zölle in Höhe von 25 Prozent erheben. Zudem will er das Land für den Kauf von russischem Öl »bestrafen« – mit einer zusätzlichen Einfuhrsteuer.
Donald Trump: US-Präsident kündigt 25-Prozent-Zölle auf indische Waren an
US-Präsident Trump will auf indische Waren künftig Zölle in Höhe von 25 Prozent erheben. Zudem will er das Land für den Kauf von russischem Öl »bestrafen« – mit einer zusätzlichen Einfuhrsteuer.
www.spiegel.de
July 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
US-Präsident Trump will auf indische Waren künftig Zölle in Höhe von 25 Prozent erheben. Zudem will er das Land für den Kauf von russischem Öl »bestrafen« – mit einer zusätzlichen Einfuhrsteuer.
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Europe’s roads and rail unfit for war with Russia, EU transport chief warns https://on.ft.com/4fce3h1
Europe’s roads and rail unfit for war with Russia, EU transport chief warns
Brussels aims to spend €17bn on upgrading transport networks to be prepared for conflict
on.ft.com
July 29, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Europe’s roads and rail unfit for war with Russia, EU transport chief warns https://on.ft.com/4fce3h1
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FT: "Chinese social media platforms are awash with adverts offering “place-of-origin washing”, while an inflow of goods from China has raised alarm in neighbouring countries wary of becoming staging posts for trade actually destined for the US."
www.ft.com/content/147f...
www.ft.com/content/147f...
Chinese exporters ‘wash’ products in third countries to avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs
Asian neighbours wary of becoming staging posts for trade actually destined for US
www.ft.com
May 5, 2025 at 4:11 AM
FT: "Chinese social media platforms are awash with adverts offering “place-of-origin washing”, while an inflow of goods from China has raised alarm in neighbouring countries wary of becoming staging posts for trade actually destined for the US."
www.ft.com/content/147f...
www.ft.com/content/147f...
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🚨 BREAKING: Britain and India are closing in on a long-coveted trade deal after an intensive two-day negotiating sprint in London.
Full story: ow.ly/tqIA50VJImP
Full story: ow.ly/tqIA50VJImP
April 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Britain and India are closing in on a long-coveted trade deal after an intensive two-day negotiating sprint in London.
Full story: ow.ly/tqIA50VJImP
Full story: ow.ly/tqIA50VJImP
Worrying signs for the Indian EV start-up scene when both Ola and BluSmart appear to be facing major troubles
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ola: The rise and wobble of India's EV pioneer Ola
Ola, once a rising star, is facing falling sales amid rising competition and regulatory scrutiny.
www.bbc.com
April 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Worrying signs for the Indian EV start-up scene when both Ola and BluSmart appear to be facing major troubles
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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India's generic drug industry feels pressure of Trump tariff threat
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Pharmaceuticals/India-s-generic-drug-industry-feels-pressure-of-Trump-tariff-threat
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Pharmaceuticals/India-s-generic-drug-industry-feels-pressure-of-Trump-tariff-threat
India's generic drug industry feels pressure of Trump tariff threat
Pharma giants like Bayer, Takeda also weigh supply chain risks
asia.nikkei.com
April 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
India's generic drug industry feels pressure of Trump tariff threat
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Pharmaceuticals/India-s-generic-drug-industry-feels-pressure-of-Trump-tariff-threat
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Pharmaceuticals/India-s-generic-drug-industry-feels-pressure-of-Trump-tariff-threat
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Trump tariffs hit Bangladesh apparel factories, threaten workers' jobs
Amirul Haque Amin, president of the National Garment Workers Federation, predicts that a 10% to 20% job cut may take place eventually.
s.nikkei.com/43LpKYx
Amirul Haque Amin, president of the National Garment Workers Federation, predicts that a 10% to 20% job cut may take place eventually.
s.nikkei.com/43LpKYx
Trump tariffs hit Bangladesh apparel factories, threaten workers' jobs
Halted U.S. orders strain garment makers' operation costs
s.nikkei.com
April 13, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Trump tariffs hit Bangladesh apparel factories, threaten workers' jobs
Amirul Haque Amin, president of the National Garment Workers Federation, predicts that a 10% to 20% job cut may take place eventually.
s.nikkei.com/43LpKYx
Amirul Haque Amin, president of the National Garment Workers Federation, predicts that a 10% to 20% job cut may take place eventually.
s.nikkei.com/43LpKYx
“India is trying to step up its role in Africa”
India launches biggest-ever joint naval exercises in Africa
https://www.ft.com/content/098dd183-1a33-4691-9361-94921ae6b258
https://www.ft.com/content/098dd183-1a33-4691-9361-94921ae6b258
India launches biggest-ever joint naval exercises in Africa
Six-day drills are part of New Delhi’s ambitions to project maritime clout and boost influence against rival China
www.ft.com
April 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
“India is trying to step up its role in Africa”
A rather big deal if there wasn’t the man hell-bent on tanking the global economy in the headlines everyday
How many of you heard of this deal reached at International Maritime Organization meetings today?
It’s technically the first “globally-applied” carbon pricing mechanism.
(Wish they didn’t use “clean fuels” in all the reporting, it’s confusing things).
It’s technically the first “globally-applied” carbon pricing mechanism.
(Wish they didn’t use “clean fuels” in all the reporting, it’s confusing things).
April 12, 2025 at 4:57 AM
A rather big deal if there wasn’t the man hell-bent on tanking the global economy in the headlines everyday
Von der Leyen says EU ready to take the trade war to digital services
FT Exclusive: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would seek a 'completely balanced' agreement with Washington, but warned she was ready to dramatically expand the transatlantic trade war to services if those talks failed on.ft.com/3R9VZJt
April 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Von der Leyen says EU ready to take the trade war to digital services
So no more South Carolina hankies and Florida bow ties… Europe will need to diversify it’s accessories
The EU’s response to Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs may be less aggressive than expected, but it does show some creativity.
EU slaps tariffs on US trucks, cigarettes and ice cream to target Trump’s red states
European trade officials sure know how to have fun.
ow.ly
April 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
So no more South Carolina hankies and Florida bow ties… Europe will need to diversify it’s accessories
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Asean must "act boldly" to accelerate regional economic integration as sweeping US tariffs leave much of the world caught in the middle of a devastating trade war, the bloc's chief said on Wednesday.
READ: tmt.news/2089087
READ: tmt.news/2089087
April 9, 2025 at 7:41 AM
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Asean must "act boldly" to accelerate regional economic integration as sweeping US tariffs leave much of the world caught in the middle of a devastating trade war, the bloc's chief said on Wednesday.
READ: tmt.news/2089087
READ: tmt.news/2089087
“An estimated 7,000 citizens of 3.48 million have died this winter due to air pollution, indoors and out….pollution is the second highest cause of death in under fives.”… really shocking statistics
Really interesting story on what it's like to live in a coal-dominated society, with all its knock-on health effects and costs
‘Everyone is breathing this’: how just trying to stay warm is killing thousands a year in the world’s coldest capital
In Ulaanbaatar, coal fires heat almost every home. But as extreme weather drives families off the Mongolian steppes into the city the air is becoming more deadly
www.theguardian.com
April 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
“An estimated 7,000 citizens of 3.48 million have died this winter due to air pollution, indoors and out….pollution is the second highest cause of death in under fives.”… really shocking statistics
More (AI) chips less ice cream needed says Goyal about the Indian start up scene www.bbc.com/news/article...
Piyush Goyal: Commerce minister’s dig at Indian start-ups sparks debate
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says Indian start-ups need to focus more on deep-tech innovations.
www.bbc.com
April 9, 2025 at 3:43 AM
More (AI) chips less ice cream needed says Goyal about the Indian start up scene www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Singapore warns end of free trade era ‘very hostile’ for small nations
https://www.ft.com/content/31dc3980-ef69-4046-a255-f9d6b67a36a2
https://www.ft.com/content/31dc3980-ef69-4046-a255-f9d6b67a36a2
Singapore warns end of free trade era ‘very hostile’ for small nations
City-state’s foreign minister fears possible collapse of world trading system following Donald Trump’s tariffs
www.ft.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Singapore warns end of free trade era ‘very hostile’ for small nations
https://www.ft.com/content/31dc3980-ef69-4046-a255-f9d6b67a36a2
https://www.ft.com/content/31dc3980-ef69-4046-a255-f9d6b67a36a2
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April 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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"There is really no methodology there," Mary Lovely says. "It is like finding you have cancer and finding the medication is based on your weight divided by your age. The word 'reciprocal' is deeply misleading."
Trump's tariff formula confounds the world, punishes the poor
Ridiculed for imposing trade tariffs on frozen islands largely inhabited by penguins, Donald Trump's formula for calculating those levies has a serious side: it is also hitting some of the world's poorest nations hardest.
www.reuters.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"There is really no methodology there," Mary Lovely says. "It is like finding you have cancer and finding the medication is based on your weight divided by your age. The word 'reciprocal' is deeply misleading."
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Tarifa de 47% pra Madagascar
April 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Tarifa de 47% pra Madagascar