The US has imposed tariffs up to 100% on imported drones and components to boost domestic manufacturing and address national security risks from foreign suppliers.
US Senate approves expansive sanctions package targeting Russia's officials and energy sector, signaling tighter transatlantic cooperation and impacting global tech and VC landscapes.
Uzbekistan launches national digital initiatives to unify public administration, boost IT exports, and attract $2B in investments, fostering a thriving tech startup ecosystem.
The US Senate advances a sanctions bill empowering steep tariffs on Russia and allies, impacting tech startups and venture capital investment tied to energy and international markets.
The US has imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, including items covered under USMCA, raising concerns over impacts on cross-border venture capital and tech startup ecosystems.
Former US President Trump alleges China accessed data on 220 million voters and influenced the 2020 election, highlighting critical election security vulnerabilities.
The EU cuts duty-free steel import quotas by 47% and enforces 50% tariffs on excess imports, affecting the steel supply chain critical to tech startups and innovation.
The U.S. House approved a bill expanding sanctions on Russia and military aid to Ukraine, impacting defense tech startups and venture capital funding amid political uncertainty.
Russia threatens Armenia with tariff hikes and trade restrictions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union, impacting Armenia's startup ecosystem and cross-border investments.
Hungary restores its ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports, impacting agritech startups, venture capital investment, and regional market dynamics in Central Europe.
The new EU-Mexico trade agreement eliminates tariffs and reduces trade barriers, opening fresh opportunities for tech startups, VC funding, and innovation growth in Mexico.
China’s renewed interest in U.S. oil and soybean imports signals shifting trade dynamics with potential impacts on energy and agri-tech startups and the venture capital landscape.
Trump’s Beijing visit with Xi Jinping signals potential cooperation on trade and rare earths, impacting tech startups and venture capital across US-China relations.
The US delays a planned 25% auto tariff hike on EU imports until July 4, impacting transatlantic trade and automotive tech startups reliant on cross-border investment and innovation.
Munich’s ifo Institute warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars risk triggering a German recession by 2026, threatening automotive and tech startup sectors.
The EU and Mercosur bloc launch a provisional free trade agreement expected to boost automotive, machinery, and pharmaceutical startups while facing regulatory scrutiny in Europe.
Uzbekistan's Central Bank holds interest rates steady at 14% amid persistent food price inflation and external economic risks, balancing growth and monetary stability.