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Trump official misses out on top UN position after admin fails to pay off $328 million debt

Trump official misses out on top UN position after admin fails to pay off $328 million debt - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The International Labor Organization (ILO) has revoked the appointment of a senior U.S. official to a top deputy role, citing significant payment delays from the United States. The decision, announced on Monday, underscores the UN agency's fragile financial situation and the ongoing diplomatic tensions over Washington's contributions. Sheng Li, currently the...

Trump's trade war has a new target: forced labor. The case behind it is far from simple

Since the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariff plan, the White House has had its eyes set on alternative pathways for carrying out the centerpiece of Trump's trade war agenda. Last week, one of these new pathways was unveiled, with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) proposing new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 59 countries and the European Union based around Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The justification: Widespread failure, the USTR...

CNA Explains: What the US forced labour probe means for global trading partners

CNA Explains: What the US forced labour probe means for global trading partners Dozens of economies, including Singapore, could face a new 12.5 per cent levy if the proposed tariffs are implemented. The United States is mulling new tariffs of between 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent on dozens of economies, including Singapore, following a probe into forced labour practices. Analysts said the move is part of Washington’s effort to rebuild broad tariffs after earlier measures were struck down in...

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I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab

I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab Since the PiKVM came out in 2017, there's been an explosion of IP KVMs. I've tested almost every one. But what are they good for?

Global supply chains keep workers poor: Three case studies show how the cycle can be broken

Global supply chains keep workers poor: Three case studies show how the cycle can be broken Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Globally, about 1 in 5 people in jobs live in poverty. A key reason lies in how global supply chains are organized.