Japan’s overseas shipments fell 2.6 % in July, the worst reading since 2021 and a bigger slide than analysts foresaw. The drop marked a third straight monthly decline and left the nation with a ¥117.5 billion trade deficit amid intensifying U.S. tariff pressure.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 200 points following former President Trump’s announcement of new unilateral tariffs. The markets reacted sharply as plans to establish new tariff terms were revealed, highlighting investor sensitivity to policy changes.

A decline in international tourists is casting a shadow over Disney’s theme parks, as fears of a global trade war—stoked by Trump’s tariffs—deter visitors from abroad.

In response to escalating global trade tensions, the UK government has cut tariffs on dozens of products and announced increased financing for exporters. The measures aim to protect British firms hurt by international tariffs.

President Trump’s enforcement of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports escalates global trade tensions, prompting EU retaliation. As conflicts intensify in Pakistan and Ukraine, political shifts and legal battles unfold worldwide. Amidst turmoil, NASA’s new telescope launch offers a beacon of hope.