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No GPS trust. No U.S. signals. Jammed launches, stranded ships, compromised sites. Iran courts Beidou to escape surveillance and regain control. In a move that highlights the geopolitical fault lines in modern technology, Iran has officially abandoned the U.S.-led Global Positioning System and instead turned to China’s Beidou satellite network.

It reads your videos. It learns your files. Search expands beyond text and becomes personalized. Education and automation are at the forefront of new capabilities. In a bold update to its core platform, Google has rolled out AI Mode for its search engine, bringing semantically aware tools to video, camera input, and user files. The system no longer just retrieves links; it also analyzes them. It analyzes content, interprets visual and spoken data, and responds with context-aware answers. This evolution is not unique to Google.

Rates remain steady. Tariffs raise costs. Price relief lies months ahead. As the Federal Reserve wrapped up its July meeting, Chair Jerome Powell confirmed a cautious tone, stating that there would be no interest rate cut this month. The Fed wants more time to assess how recent tariffs will impact inflation. Although trade negotiations with major partners appear to be nearing a conclusion, the impact of the new reciprocal levies is only now starting to be felt.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

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U.S. Market Position Shaken by Trump Tariffs Push to Secure Local Sellers Meets Resistance Business Model Hit, Temu Scrambles to Diversify Global Markets The fallout from former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies is undermining the U.S.

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U.S.-Centric Procurement Strategy AcceleratesTariff Pressure Threatens Supplier Bankruptcies

Build at home. Expand abroad. Lead globally. As the US tightens control, China deepens its AI roots. It’s not just a response, it’s a reinvention. As pressure mounts from Washington, China's leading artificial intelligence firms have launched an unprecedented collaboration. The goal is to establish a self-reliant, fully integrated AI ecosystem within the country, capable of withstanding external sanctions while also shaping the global discourse on how AI should be developed and governed.

A gate once open now starts to close. The stream of data begins to slow. What once was shared must now be earned. And every byte comes with a toll. For years, financial technology companies have thrived on open access to consumer banking data, allowing them to build tools for budgeting, investing, lending, and payments. But a recent move by JPMorgan Chase may redraw the boundaries of that ecosystem.

Somewhere beneath the hype of Prime Day scams lurks a deliberate sabotage. The phishing messages are polished, targeted, and disturbingly credible. Given Amazon’s dominance, shadowy rivals may be playing a silent but destructive game. Amazon made headlines once again, but not for new consumer features. Instead, this time it was digital fraud tied to “scammy” text messages that promised refunds or shipping updates. The sophistication of the texts caught attention.

They call it crisis avoidance. France and Germany emerge as the most brutal hit. Yet the scars of compromise may outlast calm. From the outset, the European Union appeared outmaneuvered at the negotiating table. Though widely touted by U.S. leaders as a diplomatic success, the new trade framework between Brussels and Washington left many Europeans reeling. National divisions, cautious leadership, and the specter of a threatened 30 percent tariff prompted the EU to accept a deal widely viewed as favorable only to American interests.

Samsung to Produce Tesla’s Next-Gen Self-Driving Chip Can It Overcome Past Struggles with Technology? Exynos Rebound Signals Path to Recovery Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor facility in Taylor, Texas/Source=Samsung Elect

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.