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• [New] Tens of thousands of additional satellites will likely be launched into low earth orbit by 2030, which would further increase the risk of collisions and threaten the sustainable use of Earth's orbits. Rand Corporation
• [New] The proposed Newcastle Logistics Precinct at the Port of Newcastle will provide additional portside storage in support of renewable energy developments. EnergyCo
• [New] In addition to the instability created by the Trump administration's tariff policies, global supply chains - once efficient in reducing lead times and costs - are becoming increasingly vulnerable to disruptions. All Things Supply Chain
• [New] Companies in Singapore have already been affected by the trade war between the U.S. and China and warned of a further global economic impact if Trump were to put additional tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. MarketScreener
• [New] Although China has been careful about overdoing fiscal stimulus and reflating credit for several years now, it will likely provide additional fiscal stimulus in stages over the year as it assesses the economic costs of tariffs. T. Rowe Price
• [New] Recent developments include Intel's massive $36 billion investment in Hillsboro for semiconductor research, maintaining 23,000 jobs and creating additional opportunities in construction and manufacturing. Nucamp Vibe Coding Bootcamp
• [New] Wind capacity additions are expected to further accelerate in the following years, driven by increased policy support in the United States and the European Union, and policy targets and high economic competitiveness in China. IEA
• [New] Once hired by the China-linked network, targets could share increasingly sensitive information about government operations or even recommend additional people for unknowing recruitment. The Week
• [New] The new tariff on goods from China will be in addition to the 20% duties that have already been imposed, bringing its total tariff rate to 54%. Bankrate.com
• [New] With US tariffs now at 145%, a level that essentially blocks most Chinese imports, Beijing views the bilateral economic relationship as already broken, freeing it to retaliate without fear of additional loss. Beijing
• [New] With Beijing's earlier retaliatory tariffs already raised to 84%, China is now widely expected to match Trump's new tariff rate and deploy additional regulatory, legal, and administrative measures to apply pressure across US strategic sectors. Beijing
• [New] Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year from malnutrition, diarrhea, malaria, and heat stress alone. Contemporary Pediatrics
• [New] In addition to airports, people entering certain other federal facilities and nuclear power plants will be required to present a Real ID. NPR
• [New] Barrio is sympathetic towards China, which Trump threatened on Monday with an additional 50% tariff if Beijing does not withdraw its retaliatory tariffs on the United States. The Independent
• [New] Countries affected by U.S. tariffs are still formulating their complete responses, and additional retaliatory measures could further complicate international shipping. FreightCenter
• [New] Canada plans to take additional retaliatory measures against the U.S. auto tariffs that will have a minimum impact on Canadians. Ratehub.ca
• [New] Non-OPEC supply growth, primarily from the United States and Brazil, is expected to contribute an additional 800,000 barrels per day to global markets in 2025. Discovery Alert
• [New] Iraq is reportedly seeking to resume talks aimed at restoring Kurdistan's oil exports, which could eventually bring an additional 1.4 million barrels per day back to global markets. Discovery Alert
• The US hopes to reduce its trade dependence on China and diversify its import sources through imposing additional tariffs. chinadailyhk
• Canada has already imposed a retaliatory surtax on certain products of United States origin on two lists, has proposed additional tariffs, and plans to impose a 25% tariff on US autos which will impact United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and non-USMCA qualifying autos. ArentFox Schiff
• China promptly retaliated with tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods, which prompted a new threat of an additional 50% tariff from President Trump, escalating concerns of a full-scale global trade war. Gramercy - A Better Approach To EM

Last updated: 20 April 2025