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Rising French borrowing costs

French sovereign yields have climbed sharply, with the 10-year spread versus Germany at 0.94 points and borrowing costs near 2009 highs. Higher debt service costs weaken fiscal flexibility and raise financing costs for businesses and investors.

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China Exposure Raises Operational Risk

A Taiwan report warns that new Chinese entry-exit checks and phone inspections increase risks for officials, sensitive-technology staff, and foreign business travelers. Companies with China operations should reassess travel protocols, data handling, and personnel exposure, especially where semiconductor or strategic IP is involved.

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Taiwan Raises Strategic Risk

Taiwan remains the most sensitive geopolitical issue surrounding the summit, and any change in US language or arms-supply decisions could quickly spill into business conditions. Firms should watch for renewed policy tension affecting technology, shipping, and investor sentiment.

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Food Price And Market Spillovers

Reuters-linked reporting warned that sustained export disruption could lift global food prices by 25%–30%. For importers and commodity buyers, Ukraine’s reduced grain availability may tighten procurement, increase hedge requirements, and reshape sourcing strategies across sensitive markets.

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EAEU FTA Opens New Trade Lanes

Indonesia’s ratified free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union could eliminate or cut tariffs on 11,882 lines, covering more than 90% of tariff lines. For exporters, this creates new market access and logistics opportunities, but implementation timing remains critical.

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US Trade War Escalation

Canada’s trade relationship with the United States has sharply deteriorated, with tariffs on steel, lumber, autos, dairy, alcohol, and motorcycles and counter-tariffs on roughly $20 billion to $27.6 billion of goods. This raises costs, disrupts procurement, and forces firms to reassess North American exposure.