Welcome to Finance Pulse, your daily roundup of the economic, trade, and policy decisions influencing global markets.
Today’s briefing spans developments across Asia, the United States, the Gulf, and Latin America — with each move carrying the potential to reshape trade routes and supply chains for the future.
In Taiwan, Foxconn has committed $510 million to building its new Kaohsiung headquarters, reinforcing the island’s importance as the company accelerates its push into electric vehicles, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a unified national framework for AI regulation, removing individual state-level control and redefining how artificial intelligence will be governed nationwide.
Over in the UAE, AD Ports Group has signed a $545 million KEZAD agreement with Azizi Developments, paving the way for 12 new factories that will further boost Abu Dhabi’s position as a rising global manufacturing and logistics center.
In today’s deep dive, we turn to Mexico’s sweeping new trade overhaul, which will impose tariffs of up to 50% on imports from countries without free-trade agreements starting January 1, 2026 — a move that will significantly impact India.
