UK must offer Trump concessions on China to avoid tariffs says senior MP

Labour’s Liam Byrne argues government needs to address US concerns about economic security

World - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

Steve Madden says it will cut production in China to avoid Trump tariffs

The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.

Trump tariff threat looms large on several Asian countries — not just China — says Goldman Sachs

Donald Trump's recent victory is likely to see looming tariffs on China — but it may not be the only country subject to tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.

China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime

China will offer the Taliban tariff-free access to its vast construction, energy and consumer sectors, Beijing’s envoy to Afghanistan said on Thursday.

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 - November 6

Trump win and threat of more tariffs raises expectations for more China stimulus

Donald Trump's presidential win has raised the bar for Beijing's fiscal stimulus plans, expected Friday.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy

With $500bn worth of trade in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Xi Jinping is preparing for four more years of unpredictability. China is bracing itself for four years of volatile relations ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

What could Trump's return, and his tariffs, actually mean for China?

Could the tariffs Trump's threatened to slap on Chinese imports backfire and help Beijing? Some experts say they will.

UK must rebuild post-Brexit relations with EU, says Bank of England boss

Governor Andrew Bailey will deliver his strongest comments yet on the UK's departure from the EU.

China needs stimulus with 'beautiful deleveraging' to avoid debt crisis, says Ray Dalio

China must employ a “beautiful deleveraging” in addition to its recent stimulus measures in order to avoid debt crisis, says Ray Dalio.

Business - CNBC - October 18

UK assisted dying bill offers ‘strictest safeguards’ say supporters

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will publish proposed legislation on Tuesday

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Busquets gives Inter Miami surprise fitness boost

Midfielder Sergio Busquets has given Inter Miami a surprise boost on the eve of its deciding game of the round one the best-of-three playoff series against Atlanta United.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days 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 - November 6

Senior VW executive deported from China

Expulsion of chief marketing officer is latest blow to German carmaker in world’s largest auto market

Business - Financial Times - October 22

China hack targeted senior congressional Democrats

Chinese hackers also targeted cell phones belonging to senior Democratic officials in addition to former President Trump, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and people in the Harris campaign, The Associated ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

China Has Detained a Senior AstraZeneca Executive

Leon Wang, executive vice president in charge of China and the broader Asian region, is being detained while the Chinese government is probing AstraZeneca employees, the drugmaker says.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

U.S., China trade tariffs escalating would be 'costly for everybody,' IMF deputy director says

An escalation of tensions around trade and tariffs would have economic consequences around the world, Gita Gopinath, deputy managing director of the IMF, said.

Business - CNBC - October 23

China 'does not agree or accept' the EU's EV tariffs, says negotiations are still ongoing

The extra tariffs will range from 7.8% for Tesla to 35.3% for SAIC Motor, and stack on top of the 10% standard import duty for cars to the EU.

Business - CNBC - October 30

As China approaches WTO, analysts say Beijing-EU tariff spat unlikely to go 'too far'

China's commerce ministry said Monday that it had filed an additional appeal with the WTO over the EU's tariffs on its EVs, as bilateral talks have yet to lead to a breakthrough.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Can Trump impose tariffs without Congress? It's complicated, experts say.

President-elect Donald Trump claims he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. The reality is more complicated, according to trade experts.

Here’s how tariffs can be implemented without rocking markets, Trump-friendly strategist says

A senior hedge-fund strategist argues the Trump administration can have its tariff cake and eat it too.

Business - MarketWatch - 11 hours ago

Tariffs. Taiwan. Trump. What China is thinking as it observes the U.S. presidential election from afar.

Confusion about who stands for what has muddied the views of China’s investors, consumers and intelligentsia.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Steve Madden to slash China sourcing by as much as 45% as Trump's tariff plan looms

Retailers and brands have already made a push to diversify sourcing because of tariff risks and supply chain disruptions.

Business - CNBC - November 7

China must face ‘higher cost’ for backing Russia in Ukraine, says next EU foreign policy chief

Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s victory in war is ‘a priority for us all’, adding that it is also in the US interest. China should face “a higher cost” for supporting Russia in the war against Ukraine, ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

UK must raise its climate ambition to restore global reputation, says adviser

Businesses urge Labour to adopt CCC recommendations and set out ‘ambitious and investable’ goals

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Trump ally says Ukraine focus must be peace, not territory

Bryan Lanza tells the BBC there needs to be an "honest conversation" with Kyiv and returning Crimea is not a US priority.

Trump says Senate GOP leader candidates must agree to recess appointments

President-elect Trump demanded on Sunday that the next Senate GOP leader allow him to make recess appointments, which would effectively let him fast-track his nominees and appointments without ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live

Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

China Considering Higher Tariffs on Car Imports

China said it may raise tariffs on imported internal-combustion-engine cars with large engines sizes, after the EU voted to increase import duties on China-made electric vehicles.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

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