Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instincts
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FT writers’ predictions for the new year, from the likelihood of peace in Ukraine to whether the Trump-Musk friendship will endure and the chances of a CD revival
There is a good chance the Trump administration will take action over the issue after complaints from the right
The incoming Trump administration is set to dust down a weapon from a bygone era
Amid much pessimism there are also several things that may well lift the mood
New research and changing social attitudes may usher in a low-booze era in the US
We failed to foresee the Trump effect and the scale of the boost his election win would give to the crypto universe
The progress of new discoveries must be celebrated
Right on the price of crude — but who would have thought renewables would have another bad year?
The technology will transform existing machines, such as cars, long before it allows the creation of androids
The 12 most notable cartoons of the year
Incoming president is picking nominees with vested interests to be in charge of key regulatory areas
The car in front is no longer a Stellantis — but Ferrari’s performance shows betting on billionaires is here to stay
Europeans need to acknowledge that they can no longer rely on the US security guarantee
Mario Draghi’s report urging the EU to step up its game uses a buzzword on every Eurocrat’s lips
Fear of criticism can make female leaders feel squeamish about building a public profile
If we focus more on what’s going on around us, we may end up feeling better about things
The country’s climate-neutral GDP forecasts require urgent revision
Year of elections has shown the quest for accountable government is stronger than many had feared
Projects that pass muster with insurers will get added credibility and reduced risk
