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China's trade surplus hits $938 billion as exports surge
China's exports grew 36.3% in September, putting it on track to break last year's record trade surplus as the EU and US pressure Beijing to rebalance.
Fortune · 1m
China's car exports surge as home sales collapse
Chinese automakers are flooding global markets with vehicles as domestic demand crumbles, but trade partners are fighting back with import caps.
Fastcompany · 2m

IMF Raises 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.1% on AI Investment
IMF boosts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as AI investment offsets Middle East war damage.
TokenPost · 1m

Minneapolis Mayor Appeals to Canadians
Minneapolis mayor urges Canadians to visit after travel boycott.
Nationalpost · 1m

Macron and Carney pledge closer France-Canada ties
French and Canadian leaders meet in French territory off Canada's coast to strengthen relations amid Trump tensions and trade disputes.
the Guardian · 1m

Trump and Xi dine but dodge the hard issues
The US and Chinese presidents exchange warm words at a White House state dinner but make little progress on trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence.
BBC News · 2m
Oil Prices Surge 2% Amid Iran Tensions
Oil prices jump 2% as Iran tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz trade.
The Economic Times · 1m

Canada eyes EU ties as Trump tensions grow
PM Mark Carney proposes closer alliance with Europe, including work and study rights for Canadians seeking alternatives to US-focused ties.
BBC News · 2m

Carney courts Europe as Canada-US tensions rise
Canada's PM pitches deeper ties with the EU while tensions simmer with Trump's administration.
ABC News · 1m

Trump threatens EU tariffs over Canada membership plan
Trump warns of severe tariffs if the EU grants Canada associate membership, escalating trade tensions.
CNBC · 1m
Canada eyes EU associate membership to escape US trade war
As tariffs escalate with Trump, Canada seeks a new strategic partnership with Europe.
Business Insider · 1m