Visa Bans and Content Rules
According to Reuters, “US targets former EU commissioner, activists with visa bans over alleged censorship”, the State Department barred five Europeans over alleged pressure on platforms, intensifying transatlantic debate on (CENSORSHIP) and the EU Digital Services Act. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-targets-former-eu-commissioner-activists-with-visa-bans-over-alleged-2025-12-23/?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-targets-former-eu-commissioner-activists-with-visa-bans-over-alleged-2025-12-23/)
Chip Tariffs Deferred
According to Reuters, “US delays announcement of China chip tariffs until 2027”, Washington said duties on Chinese semiconductors will take effect in June 2027, reshaping supply-chain leverage as talks continue and elevating (TARIFFS) as a strategic policy tool. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-impose-tariffs-chips-china-2025-12-23/?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-impose-tariffs-chips-china-2025-12-23/)
AI Debt Surge
According to Reuters, “AI spending spree drives global tech debt issuance to record high”, global tech firms issued a record $428.3bn in 2025 to fund AI capacity, underscoring booming (AI) investment and rising balance-sheet and credit-market risks for major players. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/global-markets-tech-2025-12-22/?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/global-markets-tech-2025-12-22/)
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – NOVEMBER 2025,” headline CPI rose 2.7% year‑over‑year and core CPI 2.6%, a cooler print that signals easing inflation and could relieve near‑term pressure on the Federal Reserve. [BLS](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_12182025.htm)
According to Reuters, “Dollar set for worst year since 2003 as rate outlooks diverge,” the dollar is poised to fall about 9.9% in 2025 as markets price further Fed cuts, a shift reshaping currency, bond and commodity flows. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/dollar-set-worst-year-since-2003-rate-outlooks-diverge-2025-12-24/)
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