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Chicago Fed analysis of 2025 tariffs found no significant employment impact despite higher input costs and industry protection, as offsetting forces in manufacturing appeared to cancel out job gains and losses.
2d ago
National Taxpayers Union report finds steel tariffs have triggered "cascading protection," forcing government to impose tariffs on 407 downstream product categories, squeezing industries employing 80 workers per steel-maker.
3d ago
India's battery manufacturing covers under 1% of its 260 GWh demand, with self-sufficiency 10 to 15 years away despite policy ambition and announced capacity.
Aug 20, 2026
South Korea and Brazil revived trade talks in July 2026 after five years of silence, with critical minerals reshaping negotiations worth $10.8 billion annually despite unresolved technical disputes.
Aug 17, 2026
Wood Mackenzie projects energy volatility could push global EV adoption 50% above baseline by 2040, slashing oil demand and requiring $45 billion in metals investment.
Aug 17, 2026
WSP Global's U.S. power and energy revenue has surged to 40% of total American income from 20% five years ago, driven by utility modernization, data centers, and nuclear projects.
Aug 15, 2026
Texas grid demand may reach 120 GW by 2030, up 30% from recent peaks, but supply chain constraints will limit growth below ERCOT forecasts, Ascend Analytics reports.
Aug 14, 2026
India will commission over 50 GW of solar capacity in 2026, a record, but ALMM-II policy creates supply shortages that will keep prices elevated through 2027.
Aug 14, 2026
