Rapid escalation in trade defenses The European Union is preparing as many as 20 new anti-dumping investigations targeting Chinese goods in multiple sectors, a former trade commissioner said.
Tariff threat and potential carve-outs Japan signaled it may avoid the harshest impact from a U.S. plan to levy 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals, citing language that could cap duties if production or investment is onshore.
Record civil penalty and next steps Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle U.S. Federal Trade Commission claims that it deceived consumers into enrolling in Prime.
Casualties, evacuations and damage A fast-moving tropical storm barreled across the central Philippines, killing at least four people and forcing mass evacuations from flood- and landslide-prone villages.
Workers speak out After a U.S. workplace raid at a Hyundai EV complex in Georgia, South Korean contractors told The Japan Times they fear lax safety and legal exposure.
Satire and late-night reboot Jimmy Kimmel’s return featured Robert De Niro in a bleep-heavy parody as Trump’s new FCC “chair,” lampooning broadcast rules and presidential pressure.
Infrastructure gaps exposed A Reuters investigation highlighted how maintenance shortfalls and grid vulnerabilities contributed to wildfire risks around Athens this summer.
Compliance concerns The European Commission signaled a one-year delay to its deforestation-free imports rule, citing readiness issues among operators handling commodities like soy, beef and palm oil.