Economy

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A symbolic image of a crossroads with signs for the US, Mexico, and Canada, representing the uncertainty surrounding the USMCA trade agreement review.

USMCA review deadline approaches, creating North American trade uncertainty

In just one year, from March 2025 to March 2026, Mexican exports claiming USMCA preference nearly doubled, soaring from 44.

Angelica Santos·June 27, 2026

Empty sewing machines and dejected workers in a large, dimly lit Bangladesh garment factory, symbolizing mass layoffs due to plummeting international orders.

Culture Club

Bangladesh garment factories cut thousands of jobs as orders plummet

In the Ashulia industrial zone, 35 garment factories dismissed approximately 5,000 workers between January and May, marking the steepest losses in a widespread wave of layoffs across Bangladesh.

Monique Devereaux·June 13, 2026

A semi-truck driving on a highway with a gas price display showing high costs, symbolizing the surge in US fuel prices and its impact on delivery costs.

The Wellness Edit

US Fuel Costs Surge, Raising Truck Delivery Prices Nationwide

Just two months ago, filling Greg Dubuque's vehicles cost $600.

Kimiko Johnson·June 6, 2026

Empty display cases in a luxury Swiss watch workshop, symbolizing the sharp decline in exports to the US market.

Runway

Swiss Watch Exports to US Plummeted in April

In April, Swiss watch exports to the United States plummeted by more than half, a stark reversal for a luxury sector once deemed recession-proof.

Andriy Volkov·June 2, 2026