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China’s industrial rise fuels Japan’s machine tool boom
Scott Foster reports that surging Chinese industrial demand is helping drive a record boom in Japanese machine tool orders, particularly at the high end where China still relies heavily on imports. Export restrictions have slowed some sales but also given Chinese manufacturers a clear long-term target for technological catch-up.
Merz’s government is united only by the fear of collapse
Diego Faßnacht reports that Germany’s coalition is increasingly held together by the political cost of breaking apart rather than a shared governing program. Internal divisions over pensions, spending and Ukraine policy risk producing prolonged paralysis, with repeated compromises weakening both Merz’s authority and the coalition’s ability to act decisively.
Moscow sees time on its side as Trump pressures Kiev
James Davis reports that Trump has swung back toward pressuring Kiev, suspending some support and easing diesel-related sanctions as Washington tests Ukraine’s willingness to accept a negotiated settlement. Moscow, meanwhile, believes worsening battlefield and energy pressures strengthen its position and remains convinced that time is working in Russia’s favor.
Sheeeeeut. Frump policy is Frump …. To Hell with that…