Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the world
America’s grip on global financial services could provide Trump with another source of leverage
Bloc concerned about president-elect reversing US sanctions against Russia and other policies
Unusual diplomatic overture comes as Beijing braces for escalating tensions with new administration
Currency softens over weakness in world’s second-largest economy and fear of Trump tariffs
The new president is not the man to shore up the US ‘economic security state’
Donald Trump’s vow to rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’ is latest dig to neighbouring countries
Renminbi under pressure from stronger dollar and concerns about incoming US president’s trade plans
2025 is filled with questions and it’s just beginning
Being placed on the Chinese military blacklist does not carry specific penalties or immediate bans
Tech giant and biggest EV battery maker say designation as Chinese military companies is a ‘mistake’
Eiji Hashimoto says legal action against blocking of takeover aimed at winning another review under new administration
US currency regains some of its losses after president-elect denies that campaign pledge will be watered down
A simple trading agreement would suit both Europe and the UK
Joe Biden blocking Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel is a sad end for an unloved idea
It would still be very disruptive to try to embargo Russian oil from the world markets altogether
Projections about the coming year assume market shifts will be dictated by Donald Trump. But the global economy is unlikely to revolve around the US
China is marshalling its forces for long-term competition against an America that it believes is divided and in decline
Maverick economist turned presidential adviser Peter Navarro has helped bring back a world in which power takes precedence over economic exchange. Will he prove his critics wrong?
Tom Barkin’s comments come just weeks before the president-elect takes office with a vow to raise tariffs
Washington’s leverage over countries in the region is waning as China’s influence grows
German conservative leader predicted to be next chancellor rejects retaliatory tariffs
Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriers
On both sides of Atlantic, most surveyed claim protectionist shift will overshadow benefits of other policies
Falling sales growth and excess capacity have led to sector pain that the EV transition is not easing
