China's exporters benefit from the little-known "de minimis" rule, which allows duty-free imports of goods up to 800 US dollars. Trump wants to close the loophole and could significantly harm online giants such as Shein and Temu. This could also impact China's economic growth.
By Jörn Petring
The Commission's economic priorities are summarized in the Competitiveness Compass, which is to be adopted on Wednesday. A large number of measures are intended to ensure that EU companies can once again compete with companies in China and the USA. A draft is available to Table.Briefings.
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The Dieter Schwarz Foundation is one of the largest private investors in artificial intelligence in Germany. Managing Director Gunther Friedl explains in an interview with Corinna Visser why more money and fewer rules are crucial for AI development. And what Europe's answer to Stargate should be.
By Corinna Visser
In Austria, the FPÖ and ÖVP are negotiating the details of their possible coalition. Business representatives welcome the policy of focusing on technological openness and rejecting tax increases. However, the planned billions in savings measures will affect entire industries.
By Lukas Bayer
New connections to China are set to boost container throughput at JadeWeserPort (JWP) in Wilhelmshaven. Its partners already call the location part of the New Silk Road. Yet Germany is not a member of the initiative. Nevertheless, the rhetoric is well received in China, especially as the new direct connection creates a valuable alternative for Beijing in the looming dispute over the Panama Canal.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The new US president wants to reverse the socio-ecological transformation. Climate activists around the world want to counter this with economic arguments. Can a progressive state like California stay the course despite opposition from the White House?
By Bernhard Pötter
German industry fears that the production facilities of the future will be located primarily in countries with better conditions for renewable energies. The Federal Ministry of Economics wants to prevent such competition.
By Manuel Berkel
All parties have presented proposals for a new climate and energy policy in the run-up to the German federal elections – some want to step up climate action, others want to slow down efforts. Table.Briefings assesses these ideas to see how realistic, practical and feasible they are. Today: the postponement of the combustion engine ban planned for 2035.
By Lukas Knigge
China's chemical industry relies heavily on coal as an energy supplier and raw material. The sector's rapidly growing coal demand is jeopardizing the country's climate targets – and is supported by both the central government and the coal-rich provinces.
By Nico Beckert
China's cinema market, once celebrated as a success story, has suffered a severe setback in 2024. Young people prefer cheaper streaming services. As in the West, the film industry is playing it too safe.
By Fabian Peltsch
