Trade War

George Osborne in a close-up portrait photograph

September 16, 2026

WTO trade report: Fragmentation could cut global GDP 6.9% while cooperation adds 2.9% by 2050

The WTO’s 2026 World Trade Report does not predict a catastrophe. It models three futures — and the differences between them are large enough to matter for every exporting economy, including Australia.

Canadian and European policy meeting image for Canada EU associate member article

Business·Canada·Policy

Canada EU Associate Member Push Meets Ottawa Denial: Carney’s Europe Plan Gets Murky

Ottawa says closer ties, not EU membership Canada’s Europe push is now split between official wording and leaked ambition. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said he would strengthen Canada’s ties with European partners. That language does not say Canada is

September 14, 2026

DOJ Antitrust Division Pauses Canada Cooperation

Business·Canada

The US Department of Justice Antitrust Division has reportedly instructed staff to pause active cooperation with Canada’s Competition Bureau, according to reports citing internal

Canada Hits Back with 50% Retaliatory Tariffs as US Trade War Escalates

Business·Policy·USA

Canada will impose dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods beginning September 8, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Saturday, marking a decisive escalation in a

Artificial Intelligence·Policy·Science

DeepSeek V4 Pro Launches With Premium Pricing as China’s AI Competition Intensifies

DeepSeek formally released its V4 Pro model on August 13, positioning it as a premium-tier offering in a market where pricing strategies and capability benchmarks now define competitive positioning. The launch occurs

Karmactive Team

August 17, 2026

A DJI Phantom quadcopter powered up on open ground.

Business·China·Politics·World

China Hits Back With Drone Export Controls and Seven US Entity Bans After FCC Ban

China restricts drone exports and bars seven US entities after the FCC drone import ban and 43 Xinjiang forced-labour listings, weeks before an expected Xi visit to the US.

Sunita Somvanshi

August 6, 2026