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The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the US and Canada officially opened to traffic this week, facilitating C$300 billion in annual cross-border trade. The opening occurred amid escalating trade tensions between the two nations.
China has formally arrested two Japanese nationals employed by Fuji Electric in connection with alleged breaches of rare earth export laws. The men were detained in May and formally arrested in June.
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The United States has launched a trade investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing regulations, citing concerns about market access. The probe could result in tariffs and may signal broader protectionist shifts affecting global drug markets.