Stories tagged “Trade Policy.”
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Gen Z is increasingly using "polyester" as an insult, reflecting a widespread backlash against the synthetic material due to its ubiquity in fast fashion, environmental impact, and perceived cheapness.
China's electric vehicle industry has become a global leader, and its policy playbook is being studied by emerging economies as a way to catch up. The shift towards electric engines has lowered barriers to entry and made key components easier to source.
Durable goods prices were declining by 3% year-over-year, but began increasing by 2% to 3% after effective tariff rates surged to over 11% in 2025.