Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instincts
In different ways, the US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers that are seeking radical change to the status quo
Investigation comes just weeks before Biden administration hands over to president-elect Donald Trump
Flexible economies and free markets have kept globalisation going this year
Exports have buoyed economy but are expected to slow sharply if US imposes further levies in 2025
Linking subsidies to intellectual property is the sort of strategic inclusion that fosters mutual benefits
Semiconductor toolmaking is a great business, but the geopolitics are daunting
Given the need for a weak renminbi to support export growth, a reprise of the 1985 Plaza Accord with Japan is unlikely
Brussels increasingly concerned it would struggle to fight back in a global trade war
An increasingly close trade relationship is putting Mexico in the spotlight
Treasury cuts $5.4bn from budget estimates over next four years, citing ‘significant impact’ of softer commodities demand
Long rally in China’s debt comes amid domestic economic slowdown and hunt for haven assets
US policymakers should think more about retaliatory responses to probable tariff increases
Outreach comes as Beijing seeks clarity on how relations with Washington will fare under incoming administration
Parting shot at geopolitical rival is effort to shelter US manufacturers from green-energy powerhouse
Stocks rise after Beijing signals more measures to boost economy
The world has changed, but the EU’s worldview hasn’t changed with it
From tariffs to AI demand, US companies are pondering what comes next
Faced with weak demand at home and the threat of tariffs abroad, Beijing is under pressure to rethink its export-driven model
With a slowing market fuelling a price war between local brands, the party for foreign carmakers looks over for now
Industry associations urge companies to switch, saying American semiconductors are ‘no longer safe or reliable’
Donald Trump’s obsession with import taxes belies their limited effects
Warming relations between Xi Jinping and Saudi crown prince complicate outlook for Trump administration
Some believe the incoming US president is in a strong position to negotiate a trade deal with Beijing
Beijing bans export of materials used in semiconductors and batteries
