
US Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Imported Drones and Critical Components
The US has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and components to reduce foreign dependence and enhance national security amid cybersecurity concerns.

The US has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and components to reduce foreign dependence and enhance national security amid cybersecurity concerns.

The US Senate approved stringent sanctions targeting Russia's energy and financial sectors, impacting global fintech, compliance, and energy trade dynamics.
Uzbekistan launches a national navigation system and unified digital platform to enhance fintech, public administration, and digital infrastructure, aiming to boost IT exports and startup growth.

The US Senate advances a bill imposing heavy tariffs on Russia, with broad implications for fintech, digital banking, and sanctions compliance.

The US has imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, affecting cross-border trade and potentially disrupting fintech, digital payments, and e-commerce between the two countries.

Former President Trump alleges China accessed data of 220 million US voters in a major cybersecurity breach impacting the 2020 election system.

The EU cuts duty-free steel import quota by nearly half and imposes a 50% tariff on excess imports to protect domestic industry from cheap Chinese steel.

The US House has passed a bill boosting military aid to Ukraine and expanding presidential powers to impose sanctions on Russia, pending Senate approval.

Putin warns Armenia of tariff hikes and economic sanctions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union, urging a referendum amid rising geopolitical tensions and trade restrictions.

Hungary reinstates its ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports after a procedural error led to its lapse, affecting regional trade and fintech payment ecosystems.

The new EU-Mexico trade deal removes tariffs and trade barriers, fostering fintech growth, digital banking, and cross-border payments between the two economies.

Trump's Beijing visit with Xi Jinping focuses on trade, energy security, and tech cooperation, influencing global fintech and digital economy sectors.

US President Trump postpones raising auto tariffs on EU imports until July 4 amid ongoing disputes over compliance with a major trade agreement.

The ifo Institute warns Germany faces recession in 2026 due to US auto tariffs, with significant impacts on fintech, cross-border payments, and digital banking.

The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement starts provisional implementation, offering new opportunities and challenges for fintech, digital payments, and tech sectors across Europe and South America.

Uzbekistan's Central Bank holds the key interest rate at 14% due to ongoing food price inflation and external economic uncertainties despite overall inflation easing.