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Trump tariffs: World trade ‘fragmenting into blocks’

1 day ago | investmentmonitor.ai | Stu Robarts

Catalysed by the sweeping tariffs agenda being implemented by President Donald Trump’s administration in the US, the era of “easy global free trade” is being replaced by a more multipolar world, according to the chief science officer of supply chain insights company Altana. Speaking to Investment Monitor, Peter Swartz describes the upheaval being wrought by the proposed tariffs as “a very intense moment of deglobalisation”.
Saudi Aramco partners with BYD to advance vehicle technologies

2 days ago | investmentmonitor.ai | Archana Rani

Saudi oil giant Aramco has signed an agreement with BYD, a Chinese new energy vehicle and power battery manufacturer, to advance new energy vehicle technologies. The partnership, formalised through a joint development agreement between Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC) and BYD, is set to enhance vehicle efficiency and environmental performance, Aramco says.
Trump tariffs fuelling rise of ‘Beijing-centred global economic security zone’

1 week ago | investmentmonitor.ai | Stu Robarts

Spurred towards greater self-reliance by the stringent tariffs agenda of the Trump administration in the US, China will lead the world into the Fourth Industrial Revolution and create a Beijing-centred global economic security zone dependent on its technology, a new report forecasts.
Tariffs’ arbitrage ‘won’t benefit most organisations today’ - ASMC chief

1 week ago | investmentmonitor.ai | Stu Robarts

The effects of the trade tariffs being proposed by the Trump administration in the US on the production costs of goods relative to sales revenues will be detrimental to “most organisations”, the CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) has said.
Risk of tariff-triggered global recession growing - GlobalData

1 week ago | investmentmonitor.ai | Stu Robarts

The risks of both US and global recessions are growing as a result of uncertainty created by the trade tariffs being variously proposed, introduced and rolled back by US President Donald Trump, according to a new briefing. GlobalData’s Tariffs and Trade Wars Executive Briefing (First Edition) states that concerns over a potential US recession, in particular, this year are growing as investors reassess the economic impact of the country’s new tariff policies.
CEE’s AI investment boom: Why global investors are flocking to the region

1 week ago | investmentmonitor.ai | Douglas Blakey

Why is CEE such a desirable location for investments in AI? Why are international investors turning their focus here more and more? Let’s dissect it. Quick development and sturdiness of the CEE AI environmentAI investment in the CEE region has increased rapidly because of a robust ecosystem that endures in the face of challenging global economic conditions. Over €850m was raised by AI startups in 2023, while an additional €593m was raised in the first eight months of 2024.
UK Government takes control of Chinese-owned British Steel plant

1 week ago | investmentmonitor.ai | Eugenia Perozo

The UK Government has taken control of a Chinese-owned steel plant in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, after it was put at risk of closure. Members of Parliament gathered for a rare Saturday meeting to pass an emergency law that allowed the government to take over operations and keep two blast furnaces operating. The plant is the last in the UK to produce virgin steel, which is important for major construction projects.
Paragon Films announces expansion into Mexico

1 week ago | investmentmonitor.ai | Umesh Ellichipuram

US-based stretch films maker Paragon Films has unveiled plans to extend its manufacturing operations into Mexico. The company will acquire a new plant in San Luis Potosí to enhance its production capabilities and bolster its presence in crucial markets throughout Mexico and the wider continent. Equipped with Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) machinery, the new facility will enhance Paragon Films’ production efficiency.
EU trade committee adopts revised foreign investment rules

2 weeks ago | investmentmonitor.ai | Eugenia Perozo

Earlier this week, the EU’s International Trade Committee adopted revised screening rules for foreign investments. The updated rules will establish mandatory screenings for transactions in sectors such as the media, critical raw materials and transport infrastructure to guard against security or public order risks. The new rules also give the Commission power to intervene in cases where member states are in disagreement over the risks posed by a certain investment.
US still top FDI destination, according to survey

2 weeks ago | investmentmonitor.ai | Eugenia Perozo

A new investor survey places the US as the number one destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). The Kearny FDI Confidence Index was conducted in January 2025, before US President Donald Trump announced a wave of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs that are threatening to upend the global economic order.