Trade, tech, defence: UK braces for policy flashpoints with Trump’s US

Key differences are set to test the transatlantic relationship

World - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, China is bracing for unpredictability in its ties with the United States

Tech - ABC News - 11 hours ago

US trade partners brace for tougher tariffs in Trump’s second term

Steps taken in the Republican’s first few weeks in office are expected to be ‘lasting ones’

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Trump could take US trade policy all over the place

Unpredictability and an aggressive nationalistic tone are likely to characterise the former president’s approach if he wins again

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

US diplomats brace as Trump plans foreign policy shake-up in wider purge of government

Analysts say it is hard to separate the president-elect’s bluster from his actual plans but it’s clear his priority is to bin many of Joe Biden’s policies. US election live: latest updates after ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

How the US election outcome will influence Europe’s defence policy

Also in this newsletter: New EU commissioners face the European parliament

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Where do Harris and Trump stand on tech policy?

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race for the White House, offering starkly different views for the future of the country. However, their stances on tech ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

The internal rivalries that will determine Trump’s policies on trade

The Republican candidate’s first presidential term was marked by infighting in the administration

World - Financial Times - October 31

How Trump will handle US foreign policy

President-elect has pledged swift conclusions to wars in Ukraine and Gaza and threatened punitive tariffs

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

‘Trump Trade’ of Large Tariffs and Deficits Looms as Market Braces for 2024 Election

As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

U.S. Farmers Brace for New Trump Trade Wars Amid Tariff Threats

Despite their concerns, some farm operators still support the former president and prefer his overall economic plan.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Asia braces for steep China tariffs in second Trump term

Former president has outlined plans to revive trade war with Beijing and questioned backing for Taiwan

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Can Democrats Win Back Voters From Trump on Trade Policy?

The Biden administration has pursued a big shift in trade policy, but it’s not clear whether that will be enough to win votes.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Global ETFs slide as investors see Trump tariff policies hurting trade

Exchange-traded funds tracking international stocks broadly struggled as investors reacted to Donald Trump's victory.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Ukraine braces for outcome of US elections: ‘We are worried about Trump’

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he ‘no strategy yet’ if Trump wins – other than an appeal to his vanity. On Ukraine ’s frontline, soldiers hold Russian forces at bay with American weapons ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Trump trade war ‘could push eurozone into full-blown recession’; UK and US expected to cut interest rates today – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. City analysts overwhelmingly predict Bank of England interest rate cut Wall Street and bitcoin soar to record highs as Trump wins ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Reeves hints UK will urge Trump not to raise tariffs as economists fear his policies will cut growth – UK politics live

Chancellor says UK’s trading relationship with US is ‘absolutely crucial’ and promises not to be a ‘passive actor’. Another Labour politician who has criticised Donald Trump strongly in the past ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

If Trump wins the election, this is what’s at stake for US foreign policy

If elected again, Trump’s policies may largely be shaped by the candidate himself – and it may be more chaotic than it was eight years ago. When Americans choose between Donald Trump and Kamala ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Rubio: US entering era of 'pragmatic foreign policy' with Trump win

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), the ranking member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said early Wednesday that the U.S. is entering a period of “pragmatic foreign policy,” following former President ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

The tech sector should brace for further turbulence

Whatever the long term shifts that are making its products more central to everyday life, chips remain highly cyclical

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Trade, Taiwan and now Trump: China braces for a volatile new era in U.S. ties

Former President Donald Trump's election win over Kamala Harris could increase tensions with China over trade tariffs, Taiwan, technology and more.

Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals

Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget mess

World - Financial Times - October 30

UK and Germany to sign 'landmark' defence agreement

The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.

Chris Mason: Trump win provokes dilemmas for UK

The president-elect's positions on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade have implications for the UK.

Bracing for Trump's tariffs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Businesses brace for new Trump tariffs Companies are preparing for a spate of new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Greece seeks tougher EU migration policies as it braces for impact of Mideast wars

Greece is seeking stricter European Union migration policies as it braces for a potential surge in migrants and refugees due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East

World - ABC News - October 30

Yen carry and US tech

And the housing markets gets worse

World - Financial Times - October 25

Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

Warnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.

What would Harris and Trump do in power?

Economy, immigration, abortion and other top issues - here is where the two candidates stand.

2024 election updates: Trump asks JD Vance, 'How brilliant is Donald J. Trump?'

Most polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump mostly neck-and-neck in key states with less than two weeks to go to Election Day.

Europe’s Big Tech Hawks Brace for a Post-Biden Future

European ambitions to rein in the US tech giants depend on the outcome of the election—and the fate of antitrust firebrand Lina Khan.

Tech - Wired - October 30

Not every nail needs hammering with trade policy

There are more efficient ways to mitigate climate change, redistribute income and protect national security

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

FirstFT: Shares in McDonald’s plunge on links to E. coli outbreak

Also in today’s newsletter, Israel claims Nasrallah’s heir killed and Starbucks scraps financial guidance

World - Financial Times - October 23

A Trump victory would end ‘normal’ politics between UK and US

Keir Starmer defends Labour activists helping Kamala Harris but if former US president wins, such activity could become diplomatic liability

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Harris or Trump: How UK is preparing for new US president

With two very different candidates in the race, BBC political editor Chris Mason considers future UK-US relations.

Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?

What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?

Strong US economy and ‘Trump trade’ drive dollar rally

US currency hits highest level since August, as investors bet on growing likelihood of election victory for former president

Business - Financial Times - October 22

WSJ Tech Live: Executives, Investors and Artists Debate AI's Potential

Andreessen Horowitz’s Martin Casado says tech policy is in a ‘dangerous place.’

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

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