Trade

OpenAI Micro keypad debuts as a niche hardware accessory for ChatGPT power users OpenAI Micro keypad debuts as the company’s first hardware: a $230 programmable ChatGPT accessory with agent keys, …

EU fine against Google sparks U.S. criticism after €890 million DMA penalty EU fine against Google: Brussels fined Alphabet €890m under the Digital Markets Act, drawing U.S. trade criticism and …

Companies Roll Back Artificial Intelligence in Customer Support as Errors and Costs Mount Trade Republic and other firms are reversing artificial intelligence in customer service after bots created delays, extra …

Apple sues OpenAI as trade-secret claims threaten the AI firm’s consumer device and IPO plans Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade-secret theft tied to the company’s push into consumer devices, …

China exports to Germany surge in January–June 2026 as chip and auto shipments accelerate Chinese exports to Germany rose 19% in Jan–Jun 2026 to $67.5 billion, while imports from Germany …

China exports to Germany surge in June, widening first-half trade deficit China exports to Germany jumped 27.2% year-on-year in June, while imports from Germany rose just 3.1%, data from China’s …

EU foreign ministers largely back plan to ban trade with Israeli settlements, Kaja Kallas says EU ministers backed proposal to ban trade with Israeli settlements, Kaja Kallas says, as Brussels …

Business groups warn German government to preserve Minijobs amid reform proposals German trade associations urge the government to preserve Minijobs, warning that abolishing or raising costs would damage workers and …

EU-China trade relations take cautious turn after Wang Wentao’s Brussels visit Wang Wentao met EU officials in Brussels to seek balanced EU-China trade relations, a stronger WTO and a joint …