President Javier Milei is eliminating barriers to what had been a closed-off economy, moving in the opposite direction of his main political ally, President Trump.
Tag: E-Commerce
Macy’s Raises Sales Forecast Again as Shoppers Prove Resilient
Macy’s raised its sales forecast for the year after strong results at its upscale chain, highlighting how higher-income consumers continue to spend relatively freely.
What It Takes to Get Lunch Delivered to the 70th Floor
An informal network of last-mile runners close the gap between harried delivery drivers and hungry office workers in a Shenzhen skyscraper.
Trump and China Suggest TikTok Deal Could Move Ahead in Vague Statements
The president told reporters Friday that China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, had approved a deal for TikTok. But he also suggested the agreement was a work in progress.
Russia Counters Ukrainian Drones by Turning Off Russians’ Mobile Internet
The same data networks that enable phone apps and web surfing help drones navigate, so officials are imposing daily, patchwork shutdowns. The actions can be very disruptive to daily life.
Pet Owner Flooded With Puzzling Calls About a Lost Cat While Hers Is Safely at Home
Natasha Lavoie’s phone number appeared on a T-shirt sold online that advertised a fictitious missing cat. She can’t stop the calls from coming.
K-Beauty Fans Stock up on Cosmetics After Trump’s Tariff Threat
American consumers of Korean cosmetics and skin-care products are bulk buying, as President Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on imports.
China’s Garment Factories Face a Tipping Point After New Tariffs
As a U.S. tax loophole ends, the apparel makers that sell to America are forced to consider alternative markets or cheaper locations in and outside China.
Trump’s Tariffs Put China’s E-Commerce Superpowers to the Test
Companies like Alibaba that built China’s world-leading online shopping sector are now helping its sellers find markets beyond the United States.
Trump’s Tariffs Put China’s E-Commerce Superpowers to the Test
Companies like Alibaba that built China’s world-leading online shopping sector are now helping its sellers find markets beyond the United States.