PURCHASE, N.Y., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE: TSQ) (“Townsquare” or the “Company”) announced today that it will release second quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss certain second quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The conference call dial-in number is 1-800-717-1738 (U.S. & Canada) or 1-646-307-1865 (International) and the conference ID is “Townsquare.” A live webcast of the conference call as well as the press release disclosing the Company’s results will be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website at www.townsquaremedia.com.
A telephone replay of the conference call will be available through August 13, 2025. To access the replay, please dial 1-844-512-2921 (U.S. & Canada) or 1-412-317-6671 (International) and enter confirmation code 1173163. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website.
About Townsquare Media, Inc. Townsquare is a community-focused digital and broadcast media and digital marketing solutions company principally focused outside the top 50 markets in the U.S.Townsquare Ignite, our robust digital advertising division, specializes in helping businesses of all sizes connect with their target audience through data-driven, results based strategies, by utilizing a) our proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology stack with an in-house demand and data management platform and b) our owned and operated portfolio of more than 400 local news and entertainment websites and mobile apps along with a network of leading national music and entertainment brands, collecting valuable first party data. Townsquare Interactive, our subscription digital marketing services business, partners with SMBs to help manage their digital presence by providing a SAAS business management platform, website design, creation and hosting, search engine optimization and other digital services. And through our portfolio of local radio stations strategically situated outside the Top 50 markets in the United States, we provide effective advertising solutions for our clients and relevant local content for our audiences. For more information, please visit www.townsquaremedia.com, www.townsquareinteractive.com, and www.townsquareignite.com.
Parrot Uncle is a World Leading Ceiling Fan and Home Décor Manufacturer Selling Millions of Ceiling Fans in the U.S. and Global Markets
Ceiling Fans and Space Heaters Category Represents a Multi-Billion-Dollar Annual Market with Tens of Millions of Units Sold in the U.S. Alone
SKYX Anticipates Q3 Winter Global Launch Will Support its Path to Cash-Flow Positive in 2025
MIAMI, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (“SKYX” or the “Company”), a highly disruptive smart home platform technology company with over 100 issued and pending patents globally and a growing portfolio of over 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become smart, safe, and advanced as the new standard, today announced a U.S. and global sales and marketing collaboration agreement with Parrot Uncle, a world leading ceiling fan and home décor manufacturer selling millions of fans globally.
SKYX and Parrot Uncle will jointly market SKYX’s disruptive technologies and products in the U.S. and to global markets including its patented all-in-one smart turbo heater & ceiling fan.
The ceiling fan and space heater category represents a multi-billion-dollar annual market with tens of millions of units sold in the U.S. alone.
In response to the strong demand, SKYX will introduce two different versions of the product each in 6 to 8 colors, designed to meet both residential and commercial needs. Production has officially begun with the Company’s manufacturing partners, and SKYX anticipates a broad launch in Q3 2025, aligned with the upcoming winter season.
This highly innovative product—integrating a ceiling fan with a built-in heater—is designed to address a massive market opportunity for all four seasons. The combined ceiling fan and portable heater category is a multi-billion-dollar market, with tens of millions of units sold annually in the U.S. alone.
The Company believes that the successful launch of this product line is a critical milestone on its path toward achieving cash-flow positive operations in 2025.
Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman of SKYX Platforms Corp., stated: “This sales and collaboration agreement with Parrot Uncle is strategic for both U.S. and global markets. This exemplifies our commitment to global strategic relationships based on our innovation, safety, and global market products. As we prepare for our upcoming launch, we believe this breakthrough all-in-one heater ceiling fan solution will drive significant value for our customers, partners, and shareholders.”
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About SKYX Platforms Corp.
As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the new standard. SKYX has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 100 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Additionally, the Company owns over 60 lighting and home decor websites for both retail and commercial segments. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://skyplug.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.
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July 8, 2025 – Vancouver, Canada – Century Lithium Corp. (TSXV: LCE) (OTCQX: CYDVF) (Frankfurt: C1Z) (“Century Lithium” or “the Company”) congratulates First Phosphate Corp. (“First Phosphate”) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQB: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) on successfully producing commercial-grade lithium iron phosphate (“LFP”) 18650 format battery cells, as reported in First Phosphate’s news release on July 7, 2025. The LFP cathode and anode materials for the First Phosphate 18650 LFP battery cells were produced using North American critical minerals, which included lithium carbonate derived from Century’s Angel Island and produced at Century’s Demonstration Plant in Nevada, USA, as well as high-purity phosphoric acid and iron powder from First Phosphate’s Bégin-Lamarche property in Quebec, Canada.
“Century Lithium is very pleased that First Phosphate found our lithium carbonate suitable for use in producing LFP battery cells,” said Bill Willoughby, Century Lithium President and CEO. “Century Lithium continues to advance Angel Island through permitting, engineering, and innovation at the Company’s Demonstration Plant in Nevada. We see a bright future for lithium-based chemistries. We believe LFP batteries, in particular, will have an important place in the future of mobile and stationary energy storage systems. We look forward to continuing to support First Phosphate as we work together to strengthen the North American supply chain.”
The LFP 18650 battery cells were assembled for First Phosphate by Ultion Technologies Inc. at their pilot facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
First Phosphate Corp. is a mineral development company focused on producing high purity phosphoric acid and iron powder for the Lithium Iron Phosphate (“LFP”) battery industry from its properties in Quebec, Canada. First Phosphate’s industry partners include American Battery Factory Inc., developer of a planned LFP battery gigafactory in Tucson, Arizona, and Ultion Technologies Inc. a battery technology company specializing in LFP battery materials and cells. First Phosphate obtained interest in financing its production of purified phosphoric acid from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (“EXIM”) (firstphosphate.com/exim) and is working towards funding from the United States Department of Defense (“DoD”) Defense Industrial Base Consortium (“DIBC”) (firstphosphate.com/DOD-white-paper).
To learn more about First Phosphate Corp., please visit firstphosphate.com
ABOUT CENTURY LITHIUM CORP.
Century Lithium Corp. is an advanced stage lithium company, focused on developing its wholly owned Angel Island project in Esmeralda County, Nevada, which hosts one of the largest sedimentary lithium deposits in the United States. The Company has utilized its patent-pending process for chloride leaching combined with direct lithium extraction to make battery-grade lithium carbonate product samples from Angel Island’s lithium-bearing claystone on-site at its Demonstration Plant in Amargosa Valley, Nevada.
Angel Island is one of the few advanced lithium projects in development in the United States to provide an end-to-end process to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate for the growing electric vehicle and battery storage market. Angel Island is currently in the permitting stage for a three-phase feasibility-level production plan expected to yield an estimated life-of-mine average of 34,000 tonnes per year of carbonate over a 40-year mine-life.
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One of the first contactless payment systems introduced for boat transportation in Italy
MILAN & FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobility technology solutions and business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), has implemented a new EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) contactless payment system for Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi, the government agency of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport that operates a fleet of boats on Lakes Maggiore, Garda, and Como in northern Italy. This marks one of the first EMV contactless payment systems deployed for boat transportation in Italy.
Enhancing Passenger Convenience Through Digitalization
The new contactless payment system simplifies transactions for passengers by enabling tap-in and tap-out payments using the on-board validators with contactless debit and credit cards, as well as NFC-enabled digital wallets. This advancement modernizes the fare structure and facilitates the digitalization of payments, making travel more seamless and efficient.
Complementing the electronic ticketing system previously implemented by Conduent at ticket offices across the three lakes, this new solution enhances on-board accessibility, facilitating a smooth travel experience for the 12 million passengers Navigazione Laghi serves annually.
“Operating an efficient, passenger-friendly boat fleet is vital to the transportation network on Lakes Maggiore, Garda, and Como, which are some of Italy’s most visited destinations,” said Pietro Marrapodi, Government Manager at Navigazione Laghi. “As part of the public tender won by Conduent, we first introduced electronic ticketing, and now we’ve further enhanced the system with EMV contactless payment. This upgrade gives passengers more flexible ticketing options, ensuring a seamless travel experience.”
Industry Leaders in EMV Payment Systems for Transportation
“Navigazione Laghi’s adoption of contactless EMV payment systems reflects a global shift toward digitalized ticketing,” said Jean-Charles Zaia, President, Transit Solutions at Conduent. “Across the world, transportation authorities are modernizing their systems, encouraging wider adoption of EMV payment methods. Contactless EMV solutions make travel easier for passengers while enabling dynamic and flexible fare management – key benefits of public transport digitalization.”
Conduent fare collection systems are in use on more than 400 public transit networks of all sizes around the world. In July 2024, Conduent announced that it had launched a contactless payment system on the Venice transportation network managed by Azienda Veneziana della Mobilità (AVM).
Conduent Transportation is a leading provider of streamlined, high-volume mobility services and solutions, spanning tolling and advanced transit systems, which enhance the services provided by transportation agencies to benefit the citizens who use them. For over 50 years, the company has helped clients advance transportation solutions in more than 20 countries.
About Conduent
Conduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The Company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 56,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent’s solutions and services digitally transform its clients’ operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients’ missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $85 billion in government payments annually, enabling 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing nearly 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at www.conduent.com.
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–Nasdaq compliance follows reverse stock split previously announced on June 17, 2025
LOS ALTOS, Calif., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (“Unicycive” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease, today announced it has regained compliance with the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) continued listing standard for minimum share price under Rule 5550(a)(2) of the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications. This update was disclosed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2025.
On July 7, 2025, the Company received confirmation from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq that as of July 3, 2025 the Company’s common stock has maintained an average closing share price of at least $1.00 immediately following the Company’s 1:10 reverse stock split that became effective on June 20, 2025 The Company’s shares are no longer considered to be below the minimum bid price requirement of Rule 5550(a)(2), and as a result the Company has regained compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing standard. Nasdaq now considers this matter closed.
About Unicycive Therapeutics Unicycive Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel treatments for kidney diseases. Unicycive’s lead investigational treatment is oxylanthanum carbonate, a novel phosphate binding agent currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Unicycive’s second investigational treatment UNI-494 is intended for the treatment of conditions related to acute kidney injury. It has been granted orphan drug designation (ODD) by the FDA for the prevention of Delayed Graft Function (DGF) in kidney transplant patients and has completed a Phase 1 dose-ranging safety study in healthy volunteers. For more information, please visit Unicycive.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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NORWOOD, Mass., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MariMed Inc. (“MariMed” or “Company”) (CSE: MRMD) (OTCQX: MRMD), a leading cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, announced today it will report second quarter 2025 financial results on August 6, 2025 after the markets close. Management will host a conference call on August 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. EDT to discuss financial results.
A webcast will be available and can be accessed via MariMed’s Investor Relations website at MariMed Q2 2025 Earnings Webcast. A playback of the call will also be made available on MariMed’s Investor Relations website.
About MariMed MariMed Inc. is a leading multi-state cannabis operator, known for developing and managing state-of-the-art cultivation, production, and retail facilities. Our award-winning portfolio of cannabis brands, including Betty’s Eddies™, Bubby’s Baked™, InHouse™, Nature’s Heritage™, and Vibations™, sets us apart as an industry leader. These trusted brands, crafted with quality and innovation, are recognized and loved by consumers across the country. With a commitment to excellence, MariMed continues to drive growth and set new standards in the cannabis industry. For additional information, visit www.marimedinc.com.
Company Contact: Howard Schacter Chief Communications Officer Email: hschacter@marimedinc.com Phone: (781) 277-0007
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, Laff and TrueReal. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
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Compelling station swap. Scripps will be selling its stations in Lansing MI and Lafayette LA to Gray Television (GTN: Not Rated) and buying stations in Colorado Springs, CO and Grand Junction, CO and a station in Twin Falls ID. We view the move favorably, given that Scripps will create station duopolies and strengthen its presence in the West. We believe that the move will create significant efficiencies for both companies, eliminating back office, duplicative, and overhead costs. This will be an even swap with no cash compensation to either party.
FCC fast track? The FCC has signaled its willingness to fast track the regulatory process, likely to provide a “waiver” to create duopolies rather than to seek a longer review/rulemaking process. As such, we believe that the transaction could be completed by year end.
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Xcel Brands, Inc. 1333 Broadway 10th Floor New York, NY 10018 United States https:/Sector(s): Consumer Cyclical Industry: Apparel Manufacturing Full Time Employees: 84 Key Executives Name Title Pay Exercised Year Born Mr. Robert W. D’Loren Chairman, Pres & CEO 1.27M N/A 1958 Mr. James F. Haran CFO, Principal Financial & Accou
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Files S1. The company plans to sell 1.381 million shares on a “best efforts” basis and pre-funded warrants. Pre-funded warrants are exercisable at any time after the date of issuance and may be exercised at any time. Notably, management has indicated its interest in participating in the offering for up to 10% of the shares. Following the prospective sale, total shares outstanding would increase to 3.819 million shares.
Use of proceeds. Based on the current stock price and assuming all shares are sold, management expects to generate roughly $1.9 million in net proceeds from the offering. The company plans to use the proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes and toward a $50,000 principal loan payment to a company controlled by Robert D’Loren, the company’s Chairman and CEO.
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ARLP is a diversified natural resource company that generates operating and royalty income from coal produced by its mining complexes and royalty income from mineral interests it owns in strategic oil & gas producing regions in the United States, primarily the Permian, Anadarko and Williston basins. ARLP currently produces coal from seven mining complexes its subsidiaries operate in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland and West Virginia. ARLP also operates a coal loading terminal on the Ohio River at Mount Vernon, Indiana. ARLP markets its coal production to major domestic and international utilities and industrial users and is currently the second largest coal producer in the eastern United States. In addition, ARLP is positioning itself as an energy provider for the future by leveraging its core technology and operating competencies to make strategic investments in the fast growing energy and infrastructure transition.
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Updating estimates. We are increasing our 2025 adjusted EBITDA and EPU estimates to $676.5 million and $2.55, respectively, from $672.6 million and $2.52. We increased our crude oil and natural gas price estimates based on CME futures settlements, which had a positive impact on oil and gas royalty revenue. Our 2026 adjusted EBITDA and EPS estimates are unchanged at $678.3 million and $2.60, respectively. While management expects the average coal sales price per ton to trend lower in 2026 due to higher-priced contracts rolling off, we think 2025 longwall moves and actions to improve productivity and cost effectiveness could help offset the impact of lower prices.
Recent legislation expected to benefit the fossil fuel industry. Following several executive orders earlier in the year intended to support the coal industry and delay coal power plant retirements, the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) was signed into law on July 4 and is expected to benefit the fossil fuel industry. Among other things, the BBB phases out many of the clean energy tax credits established under the Inflation Reduction Act and creates a supportive environment for oil, gas, and coal production.
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In a landmark move set to reshape the metals royalty landscape, Royal Gold Inc. announced it will acquire Sandstorm Gold Royalties and Horizon Copper in two separate transactions valued at over $3.7 billion. The acquisitions will create a large-scale, highly diversified precious metals streaming and royalty company poised to lead the industry in both scale and growth potential.
Under the agreement with Sandstorm Gold Ltd., Royal Gold will acquire all outstanding Sandstorm shares in an all-stock transaction worth approximately $3.5 billion. Sandstorm shareholders will receive 0.0625 shares of Royal Gold for each Sandstorm share, representing a 21% premium to Sandstorm’s 20-day volume-weighted average price. Once completed, Sandstorm shareholders will own roughly 23% of the combined company.
Concurrently, Royal Gold will acquire Horizon Copper Corp. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $196 million. Horizon shareholders will receive C$2.00 per share—a substantial 85% premium to Horizon’s 20-day VWAP. These two deals are expected to close in the coming months, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Strategic Synergies and Portfolio Expansion
The combined entity will emerge with a portfolio of 393 royalty and streaming assets, including 80 cash-flowing properties. Importantly, no single asset will represent more than 13% of the company’s net asset value, demonstrating a high level of diversification. Approximately 87% of the combined revenue will be derived from precious metals, with 75% from gold.
Notable producing assets include Mount Milligan in Canada, Pueblo Viejo in the Dominican Republic, Cortez in Nevada, and Andacollo in Chile. These high-quality, long-life operations provide a stable foundation for future cash flows. Development assets like MARA, Hod Maden, and Platreef promise significant organic growth.
Royal Gold expects to benefit from a strong balance sheet with minimal debt and robust free cash flow generation. The newly formed company will have the financial strength and scale to pursue additional growth opportunities, while enhancing its appeal to institutional investors.
Leadership Vision and Outlook
Sandstorm CEO Nolan Watson emphasized the strategic fit, highlighting that the merger delivers immediate value to shareholders while retaining exposure to future upside. He praised Sandstorm’s legacy of innovation and expressed confidence in Royal Gold’s ability to carry the torch forward.
Royal Gold CEO Bill Heissenbuttel echoed the sentiment, noting that the transactions align with the company’s long-standing strategy of disciplined growth in mining-friendly jurisdictions. He described the merger as a transformative step that creates an unmatched global portfolio of high-quality, long-life precious metal assets.
With enhanced scale, improved trading liquidity, and a proven track record of shareholder returns, the newly combined Royal Gold is expected to achieve a premium valuation and expanded market reach. Positioned as a top-tier vehicle for gold exposure in the U.S. marketplace, it is set to become a cornerstone in many institutional and retail investment portfolios.
Investors and analysts alike will be watching closely as this new chapter unfolds, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of the royalty and streaming sector.
Middle market companies across manufacturing, retail, and technology sectors are scrambling to assess potential impacts after President Trump’s Monday announcement of 25% tariffs on Japanese and South Korean imports, set to take effect August 1st. The move sent shockwaves through equity markets, with major indices posting their worst single-day performance in weeks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted over 400 points, closing down 1.21%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite shed 0.98% and 1.03% respectively. For middle market investors, the selloff signals deeper concerns about how expanding trade tensions could reshape global supply chains and corporate profitability.
Middle market manufacturers with exposure to Japanese and South Korean suppliers face immediate headwinds. Companies in automotive parts, electronics components, and industrial machinery sectors are particularly vulnerable, as these industries rely heavily on specialized inputs from both countries.
Japan remains a critical supplier of precision machinery and automotive components, while South Korea dominates in semiconductors, displays, and advanced materials. The proposed 25% levy could force companies to either absorb significant cost increases or pass them to consumers, potentially crimping demand.
Trump’s escalation extends beyond Asia, with threatened tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on imports from South Africa, Malaysia, and other nations. The President’s additional 10% levy on countries aligned with BRICS policies adds another layer of complexity for companies with emerging market exposure.
The timing proves particularly challenging as many middle market firms are still recovering from previous trade disruptions. Companies that invested heavily in supply chain diversification following earlier tariff rounds now face the prospect of further reorganization.
Technology-focused middle market companies face dual pressures from both component cost increases and potential retaliation affecting export opportunities. Manufacturing firms with just-in-time inventory systems may need to accelerate stockpiling, tying up working capital.
Retail-oriented middle market companies importing consumer goods from targeted countries could see margin compression if they cannot pass costs to price-sensitive customers. The uncertainty also complicates inventory planning and pricing strategies heading into the crucial back-to-school and holiday seasons.
Despite the volatility, some middle market investors see potential opportunities emerging. Companies with domestic supply chains or those positioned to benefit from supply chain reshoring could gain competitive advantages. Additionally, firms with strong balance sheets may find acquisition opportunities as smaller competitors struggle with increased costs.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s indication of potential deals in coming days provides some hope for resolution, though markets remain skeptical given the administration’s aggressive timeline. The focus on 18 major trading partners before expanding to over 100 countries suggests a systematic approach, but also highlights the scope of potential disruption.
With earnings season approaching, middle market companies will face intense scrutiny on guidance and cost management strategies. Thursday’s Delta Air Lines report kicks off what many analysts expect to be a challenging quarter for companies with significant international exposure.
The key question for middle market investors remains whether current valuations adequately reflect the potential for prolonged trade tensions. As markets digest the implications of Trump’s latest tariff expansion, portfolio positioning and risk management become increasingly critical for navigating the uncertain landscape ahead.
President Trump dramatically escalated his global trade offensive Monday, announcing 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea while threatening even higher duties on nations aligning with BRICS policies he deems “anti-American.” The move marks a significant expansion of the administration’s protectionist agenda beyond traditional targets like China.
The President posted formal notification letters to both Asian allies on social media, declaring the tariffs would take effect August 1. The announcement caught markets and diplomatic circles off guard, as both Japan and South Korea have been key U.S. allies for decades and major trading partners in critical technology sectors.
Trump’s tariff strategy appears designed to leverage economic pressure for broader geopolitical objectives. In his letter to Japanese Prime Minister, Trump offered a clear carrot-and-stick approach: “There will be no Tariff if Japan, or companies within your Country, decide to build or manufacture product within the United States.”
The administration promises expedited approvals for companies willing to relocate manufacturing operations to American soil, potentially completing the process “in a matter of weeks” rather than the typical months or years required for major industrial projects.
This represents a significant shift from traditional trade diplomacy, using tariff threats as direct incentives for foreign investment and manufacturing relocation. The approach mirrors tactics used successfully with several other trading partners, where the threat of punitive duties has led to increased American manufacturing commitments.
Perhaps most concerning for global trade stability, Trump explicitly warned both countries that any retaliatory tariffs would be met with equivalent increases in U.S. duties. This tit-for-tat escalation mechanism could quickly spiral into a destructive trade war with America’s closest Pacific allies.
The President cited “long-term, and very persistent” trade deficits as justification for restructuring these relationships. Japan previously faced 24% tariffs in April before a temporary pause, while South Korea had been subject to 25% rates, suggesting the administration views these levels as baseline positions rather than maximum penalties.
The tariff announcements represent just the latest moves in Trump’s comprehensive trade realignment strategy. The administration has been systematically addressing trade relationships across multiple continents, with varying degrees of success and diplomatic tension.
Recent developments elsewhere show the mixed results of this approach. China has seen some easing of tensions, with the U.S. relaxing export restrictions on chip design software and ethane following framework agreements toward a broader trade deal. Vietnam reached accommodation with a 20% tariff rate—substantially lower than the 46% originally threatened—though facing 40% duties on transshipped goods.
The European Union has signaled willingness to accept 10% universal tariffs while seeking sector-specific exemptions, indicating established trading blocs are adapting to the new reality rather than engaging in prolonged resistance.
The targeting of Japan and South Korea creates particular challenges given their roles as critical technology suppliers and security partners. Both nations are integral to global semiconductor supply chains, with South Korean companies like Samsung and SK Hynix playing essential roles in memory chip production, while Japanese firms dominate specialized manufacturing equipment and materials.
The timing appears strategic, occurring as the administration faces domestic pressure to demonstrate progress on trade deficit reduction while maintaining leverage in ongoing negotiations with other partners. The threat of duties reaching as high as 70% on some goods creates enormous uncertainty for businesses planning international supply chain strategies.
Canada’s recent decision to scrap its digital services tax affecting U.S. technology companies demonstrates how the tariff threat environment is reshaping international policy decisions. The White House indicated trade talks with Canada have resumed, targeting a mid-July agreement deadline.
This pattern suggests the administration’s approach of combining immediate tariff threats with longer-term negotiation windows may be yielding results in some cases, even as it strains traditional alliance relationships.
As more notification letters are expected today, global markets are bracing for additional announcements that could further reshape international trade relationships and supply chain strategies worldwide.
Following a $172 million public equity raise and conversion of its balance sheet from Bitcoin to Ethereum, Bit Digital has accumulated over 100K ETH to become one of the largest corporate treasury companies in the world led under Ethereum veteran Sam Tabar
July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) (“Bit Digital” or the “Company”), today announced the completion of its transition to an Ethereum treasury strategy. Following the close of its recent underwritten public offering, the Company raised approximately $172 million in gross proceeds and has deployed the net capital to purchase Ethereum (“ETH”). Additionally, Bit Digital sold approximately 280 BTC and used the proceeds to purchase additional ETH.
Prior to the offering, Bit Digital held 24,434 ETH as of March 31, 2025. Following the additional ETH acquisitions funded by the net proceeds of the public offerings and the sale of its bitcoin position, the Company has accumulated approximately 100,603 ETH.
“We believe Ethereum has the ability to rewrite the entire financial system. Ethereum’s programmable nature, growing adoption, and staking yield model represent the future of digital assets,” said Sam Tabar, Chief Executive Officer of Bit Digital. “Bit Digital is aligning itself with Ethereum’s long-term potential and positioning itself as a focused Ethereum treasury platform in the public markets. We are starting with exposure to over 100K ETH for now but we intend to aggressively add more so we become the preeminent ETH holding company in the world.”
About Bit Digital
Bit Digital is a publicly traded digital asset platform focused on Ethereum-native treasury and staking strategies. The Company began accumulating and staking ETH in 2022 and now operates one of the largest institutional Ethereum staking infrastructures globally. Bit Digital’s platform includes advanced validator operations, institutional-grade custody, active protocol governance, and yield optimization. Through strategic partnerships across the Ethereum ecosystem, Bit Digital aims to deliver exposure to secure, scalable, and compliant access to onchain yield. For additional information, please contact ir@bit-digital.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.
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