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Critical Minerals MoU
India and Brazil sign the rare earths and critical minerals pact in New Delhi.
AI Impact Summit
President Lula addresses the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, calling for global governance.
Aerospace Partnership
Embraer and Adani Group announce plans to build aircraft in India.
China Shock 2.0
The 'Created in China' movement begins shaping global consumer preferences and aesthetics.
Initial Trade Targets
PM Modi visits Brasilia and sets an initial $20 billion bilateral trade target.
Cultural Breakout
The release of Black Myth: Wukong and the rise of Labubu signal a shift to high-value cultural exports.
Value Chain Ascent
Chinese firms like Huawei and BYD begin competing in high-tech sectors like smartphones and EVs.
WTO Accession
China joins the World Trade Organization, beginning its era as the low-cost 'world factory'.
The US Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Trump's emergency tariffs has sparked a massive shift in global trade dynamics, with China and India positioned as the primary beneficiaries. This ruling effectively dismantles the 'emergency levy' framework, restoring previous trade terms and providing immediate relief to international supply chains.
India and Brazil have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on rare earths and critical minerals to diversify supply chains away from China. The agreement, signed by PM Modi and President Lula, targets exploration, processing, and refining to support high-tech industries including electronics, clean energy, and defense.
China is undergoing a fundamental shift from a low-cost manufacturing hub to a primary driver of global consumer preferences and cultural aesthetics. This 'Created in China' movement, led by high-end gaming and lifestyle trends, is challenging Western brand dominance among younger demographics.