New president tries to reassure business leaders ahead of American election and possible review of free trade pact
Comments show former president would put increased US trade protectionism at the centre of a second-term agenda
LNG flows have increased despite attempts to sanction Moscow and weaken its economy
Open letter criticises ‘suboptimal’ mechanism under Trade and Cooperation Agreement amid push for more renewables
Two killed in latest bombing by ethnic separatists who have targeted Chinese investments
Neither Congress nor the courts would be likely to stop him raising tariffs across the board
Havana’s economic collapse is hampering relations with Beijing
Investigation into cheap wood exports follows producers’ claim the products originated in Russia
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman says tariffs to be imposed in 2026 will impede energy transition
His new suggestions would have a far bigger impact than the relatively modest ‘starter protectionism’ of his first term
Trade retaliation comes after bloc voted to approve steep tariff increases on Chinese electric cars
Unreliable suppliers can modify devices, yet companies devote few resources to verifying the origin of components
Industrial rivalry and tensions with China frame a confused debate about the pressures of globalisation
Member states are failing to show Beijing a united front over electric vehicles
Laeisz’s deal to sell its pure car and truck carriers fleet is a hint that the market has peaked
Washington weighs more tariffs on imports after flood of Chinese panels drove global prices to record lows
China’s carmakers have been increasing market share in Europe
Also in this newsletter: European governments ramp up evacuations from Lebanon
Workers will return under deal to extend contract until January 15 and avert billions in economic damage
The many ways in which the big blocs can make it hard to stay non-aligned
The American market is too small to give Washington leverage over Chinese software in EVs
Profit warnings have come from a sector facing weak sales at home, intense competition in China and slowing EV demand
The powerful longshoremen president has closed eastern and southern US docks
Business estimates stoppage could cost nearly $5bn a day after ‘impasse’ over wages and automation
Old arguments over energy trading and fishing rights are a potential stumbling block in the talks
