German conservative leader predicted to be next chancellor rejects retaliatory tariffs
Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriers
On both sides of Atlantic, most surveyed claim protectionist shift will overshadow benefits of other policies
Falling sales growth and excess capacity have led to sector pain that the EV transition is not easing
Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instincts
Financial Times poll points to gloomy outlook with little upside potential for common currency area
The incoming Trump administration is set to dust down a weapon from a bygone era
How Trade Secrets covered the events of the year just gone
Wealthy customers hit with hefty charges as importers forced to take longer routes
In different ways, the US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers that are seeking radical change to the status quo
High commodity prices and sustainability concerns prompting investment by likes of Mondelēz into lab-grown versions
Economists say a jolt from the south could shock the country out of its torpor
Companies fear political vacuum in Seoul will leave them vulnerable to tariffs and loss of subsidies
Investigation comes just weeks before Biden administration hands over to president-elect Donald Trump
His policies would cement the US currency’s dominance while undercutting the institutional framework that is its bedrock
President-elect says he would demand vital waterway be ‘returned’ to US if it is not operated to his liking
British Chambers of Commerce makes 13 recommendations ahead of ‘reset’ talks on trading relationship next year
Criticism from Chris LaCivita, the campaign strategist who helped secure former president’s re-election
Terms will deepen economic co-operation in return for new immigration and financial commitments
US president-elect warns bloc that member states will face tariffs unless they make big purchases
Former Labour minister is expected to try to avert a trade war with incoming Trump administration
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
Larger companies have adapted to red tape at the border, according to London School of Economics research
Linking subsidies to intellectual property is the sort of strategic inclusion that fosters mutual benefits
