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(2 articles)Manufacturing
High ImpactJun 1, 2026China Manufacturing PMI Drops: Small Firms Hit Hardest
China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) declined to 50.0% in May, teetering on the brink of contraction despite maintaining modest overall expansion. The headline figure masks a troubli
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Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateMay 20, 2026Banana Importer Faces Non-Tariff Trade Barriers
A significant banana importer is encountering substantial non-tariff barriers (NTBs) that are creating friction in its import operations, representing a broader challenge for perishable goods logistic
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