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Industry and trade

Factories, manufacturing, supply chains, and what each country sells abroad.

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China’s supply crunch pushes factory costs higher and delays shipments

Factory shutdowns rise as late arrivals of semiconductors and metals stall production lines

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In India, electricity outages disrupt manufacturing hubs and small businesses

Small businesses face sudden power cuts during peak summer, forcing costly diesel generator use

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Chile’s summer heatwaves push up power bills and slow factory output

Chile’s summer heatwaves drive residential electricity bills up to double spring prices

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South Korea’s logistics slowdown delays shipments at Busan port

Truck queues at Busan port extend for hours, increasing delivery lead times and labor costs

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Brazil's energy grid strain raises power costs for households

Households face 20-30% electricity bill spikes from August to November because of dry-season hydro deficits

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Germany's labor shortages slow factory output across key industries

Rising industrial goods prices follow manufacturing delays, impacting household budgets around lease renewals

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