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

Will ‘China plus one’ put Vietnam in Trump’s trade crosshairs?

Hanoi could become a victim of its own success after building up a huge trade surplus with the US

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish

Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

America's Friends and Foes Brace for a New World Under Trump

Foreign governments have readied plans for his second term, expecting swerves on trade and security policy.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

China Braces for a New Era of U.S. Rivalry With Trump’s Return

Beijing is expecting more volatility and competition with the United States, though a lackluster economy may limit China’s options for pushing back.

World - The New York Times - November 7

U.S. Farmers Brace for Hit to China Exports Under Trump

The President-elect’s promised tariffs on Chinese imports will be met with retaliatory duties on American imports, which have hit the agricultural sector hard since 2018.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Europe Urges Trump to Support Ukraine but Braces for Possible Cut in U.S. Aid

European leaders have discussed how to help Ukraine fend off Russia without Washington’s support, even as they try to convince the president-elect not to cut aid to Kyiv.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans

Wall Street investors are bracing for a battle over Trump policies and plans that risk ballooning the U.S. debt load.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Canada braced for migrants as Trump reiterates mass deportation vow

Police say plans in place to deal with rise in border crossings as US president-elect pledges to remove 11m people. Trump says deportation plan has ‘no price tag’ Canada is bracing for a surge ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’

The United States is the biggest trading partner for the European Union and Britain, whose economies could be at risk from the president-elect’s policies.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Federal workers brace for Trump with morale ‘as low as it’s ever been’

President-elect has expressed desire for mass firings of civil service workers to be replaced with political appointees. Donald Trump’s return to office sets the stage for harassment, intimidation ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

In Brazil, Xi Jinping Cultivates a Friend as He Braces for Trump

Working with a “like-minded” Lula, China aims to check America’s global dominance and keep trade going.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine will ‘surely return in body bags’, US envoy says

Envoy to UN Robert Wood gives warning ahead of security council meeting, as US and South Korea defence chiefs urge North Korea to withdraw. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war The ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Pete Hegseth: US army veteran, Fox News firebrand and now defence secretary nominee

Iraq and Afghanistan veteran gained notoriety by blaming ‘wokeness’ for US military failures. Now he is set to be in charge

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Ukraine fires US-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, Moscow says

Missiles targeted an ammunitions depot in Bryansk region, Moscow says, with Foreign Minister Lavrov saying the US wanted to escalate the conflict.

UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year

Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders.

UK ‘exposed’ in event of global trade war, warns business secretary

PM Keir Starmer says Britain could maintain ties with both US and EU in potential transatlantic tariff dispute