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The sale of TikTok has been delayed another 75 days.

UPDATE: Trump Pushes Out Tariff Deadline (Again) to Aug. 1

[Update as of July 7, 2025] The 90-day pause on President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” was set to end…

News July 7
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Business leaders strategizing perhaps figuring out what to do during the tariff pause?

Uncertainty is the Only Certainty: What Businesses Can (and Should) do During the Tariff Pause

When President Trump first announced his “reciprocal tariffs,” the National Retail Federation specifically called out the outsized burden…

Features May 5
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Shein, Temu Pull Back on Ad Spend, Raise U.S. Prices Amid China Trade War

[Update as of April 29, 2025] Shein and Temu have made good on their promise to hike prices…

News April 29
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Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico are causing turmoil.

Tariff Turmoil Puts Consumers, Retailers on Edge

Punxsutawney Phil’s annual moment in the spotlight was overshadowed this weekend by President Donald Trump, who spurred predictions…

News February 3
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Members of Congress want the FBI and SEC to investigate Temu.

House Republicans Call for Investigation into Privacy, Business Practices of Temu

As TikTok fights for its (U.S.) life in federal court, a group of House lawmakers are turning their…

News September 27
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Reports: Apple Opens WeChat Store in China

Apple has launched an online storefront on WeChat in China, according to multiple media reports. The Tencent-owned media…

News July 11
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A U.S. House committee is looking into the potential threat of Shein and Temu.

Shein and Temu Face Congressional Scrutiny Over Imports, Forced Labor

China-based shopping apps Shein and Temu have found themselves in the crosshairs of the U.S. House of Representatives.…

News June 26
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Lululemon Plans 30+ New International Stores with Majority in Fast-Growing China Market

Lululemon is looking to continue strong global growth after a 60% international sales increase boosted the retailer’s revenue…

News June 5
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Alibaba Group has reportedly laid off 10,000 employees.

Alibaba CEO adds President of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Title in Leadership Shuffle

Alibaba Group has named Chairman and CEO Daniel Zhang as its Acting President of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, promoted…

News January 3
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