Will Trump’s protectionism succeed despite harming others without benefiting?

Donald Trump once proposed a 60% tariff on products imported from China but later reduced it to 10% to avoid an overly aggressive trade conflict. However, his announcement of a 25% tariff on partners Canada and Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has already provoked a strong backlash from both countries’ leaders, who are prepared to retaliate.

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EU tightens subsidy rules for green hydrogen, effectively excluding Chinese products

The European Union is tightening its subsidy rules for green hydrogen production, effectively barring products with substantial Chinese involvement. The move reflects lessons learned from past challenges with Chinese competition, particularly in the solar energy sector, and aligns with strategies adopted by the US and Japan to counter Beijing’s industrial dominance.

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Samsung unveils One UI 7 Beta: AI and security upgrades pave the way for Galaxy S25

Samsung Electronics launched its One UI 7 Beta testing program in Taiwan on December 6, 2024, introducing the most significant upgrade to the One UI interface in recent years. This update aligns with Samsung’s strategy to integrate advanced AI features into its upcoming flagship model, the Galaxy S25, set to launch in the first quarter of 2025.

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TCL全球首个电竞显示器自主生产基地在成都青白江试投产

12月6日,TCL显示器智能制造基地在成都市青白江区试投产。该基地位于成都国际铁路港综合保税区,是TCL全球首个电竞显示器自主生产基地,将开展电竞显示器模组加工、MiniLED背光模组制造、主板SMT贴片、整机组装、检验检测等全流程生产线出口加工业务,配套落地电竞显示器保税研发中心和TCL液晶电视模组及整机生产制造业务,打造TCL液晶电视出口加工制造基地。

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康得新原董事长钟玉被判处有期徒刑15年,并罚2020万

据江苏省苏州市中级人民法院消息,12月6日下午,江苏省苏州市中级人民法院对被告单位康得新复合材料集团股份有限公司(以下简称康得新)以及原董事长钟玉、原董事徐曙、原财务总监王瑜、原资金部主管张丽雄、康得集团原财务总监吴晓雁违规披露、不披露重要信息罪等一案公开宣判。

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