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AI TAKEAWAYS Europe Is Done Being Naïve: The IAA Draws a Line Under China’s Industrial Leverage Europe is no longer pretending that trade is neutral. With the Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA), Brussels is moving from passive market openness to strategic economic defense. The shift is subtle in language — but profound in consequence. China is … Περισσότερα
AI TAKEAWAYS The European Union’s recent decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese porcelain imports is framed as a defensive measure to protect domestic producers. In reality, it represents a classic case of short-term protectionism that risks harming consumers, small businesses, and Europe’s broader trade position. The official justification Brussels argues that Chinese manufacturers sell … Περισσότερα
AI Summary US authorities are conducting investigations in Athens into a sophisticated sanctions-evasion network involving Iranian oil rebranded as Iraqi crude. The probe focuses on ship-to-ship transfers, manipulated AIS data and the alleged involvement of Greek-linked tanker operators, with OFAC warning of severe sanctions and exclusion from the global financial system. US Investigation in Athens … Περισσότερα
AI Summary New ship technology is redefining competitiveness in shipping. Energy efficiency, fuel flexibility and regulatory compliance are now strategic assets — not ESG add-ons. From Compliance to Strategy For decades, environmental rules were treated as a cost. Today, they are a filter for market access. Newbuildings equipped with ME-GI, X-DF or dual-fuel systems outperform … Περισσότερα