In a groundbreaking move that signals a fundamental shift in modern workforce management, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke has implemented a radical new hiring policy that places artificial intelligence at the forefront of staffing decisions. The policy, announced in April 2025, requires employees to demonstrate that AI cannot perform specific tasks before they can request additional…
Amazon Submits Bid for TikTok as US Ban Deadline Approaches
In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has submitted a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok’s US operations, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing saga surrounding the popular video-sharing platform. The e-commerce giant’s proposal comes just days before the critical April 5 deadline that could determine TikTok’s future in the United States, where it…
US Ends De Minimis Trade Loophole for Chinese Online Retailers on May 2
The American online shopping market underwent a seismic transformation on May 2, 2025, when President Trump’s administration officially eliminated the de minimis trade exemption for Chinese goods, fundamentally altering how millions of consumers purchase products from popular platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. This historic policy change represents the end of an era for duty-free…
Amazon Schedules First Kuiper Satellite Batch Launch for April 9
Amazon has officially set the stage for a major milestone in the satellite internet race, initially scheduling the launch of its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites for April 9, 2025. This ambitious venture represents the e-commerce giant’s bold entry into the competitive satellite broadband market, directly challenging SpaceX’s dominant Starlink constellation. The launch, which…
Vietnam Tariffs: Trump’s 46% Levy Hits Nike, American Eagle, and Wayfair
President Donald Trump’s announcement of a sweeping 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports has sent major US retailers scrambling to reassess their supply chains and pricing strategies. The tariffs, which took effect on April 9, 2025, represent one of the most significant trade policy shifts affecting American companies that have spent decades building manufacturing relationships in…