UK to slash VAT registration threshold. No, wait, it’s going to hike it - vatcalc.com

The UK VAT is 20%.  The UK has a budget gap of GBP50 Billion. Labor Party pledged no income tax or VAT increase.  

Thailand postpones VAT hike to 10% till at least 2026 - vatcalc.com

Tariffs Have Slowed Some Imports, But This Category Is Up Sharply

Computer imports are up 65% 

India-to-US Air Cargo Plunges as Tariffs Double

Cargo volume down 12%  Air cargo Aug 18-24 increased 35% YOY

EU Exports Dip Despite U.S. Rebound

Container shipping costs to U.S., Europe fall amid tariff uncertainties

Shipping rates to US East Coast fell 7.5%  Intra Asia rates fell 17-21%  

U.S., India Trade Officials to Meet as They Seek Off-Ramp From Recent Tensions

Small Businesses Turn to Lending Startups as Tariff Costs Mount

Lending Start ups charging 20% interest to small businesses seeking short term cash for tariff expenses

Shipping companies support a first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases, opposed by Trump officials

A global coalition requests the IMO to support  a transition to green shipping.  The Trump Administration opposes it as a tax on Americans  

Will Weak Market Conditions Keep MercadoLibre's Costs Elevated?