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As Trump’s tariff regime becomes clear, Americans may start to foot the bill
Every company at every stage of the supply chain will try to pass on the cost of US tariffs, as much as possib…
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Trump’s 50% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum come into effect
Trading partners around the world express anger including Mexico which buys more steel out of the US than it s…
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Will Trump’s tariff chaos be China’s gain in global trade wars?
As China retaliates against tariffs, it is also making strategic manoeuvres on EU and Asia to maximise opportu…
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End of an era for Canada-US ties, says Carney, as allies worldwide decry Trump’s car tariffs
Canadian PM says Donald Trump has permanently altered relations, as countries around the globe insist import t…
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The global economy is poised for another tumultuous year in 2024 | Kenneth Rogoff
High interest rates, a slowdown in China and a possible Trump victory could make for a rocky yearThe global ec…
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World’s biggest experimental nuclear fusion reactor launched in Japan
Joint project with EU involves more than 500 scientists and engineers and more than 70 companiesThe world’s bi…
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EU lifts Japan food import rules, weeks before nuclear wastewater to be pumped into ocean
Other countries, including China, have threatened to further restrict Japanese imports if the Fukushima wastew…
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Brexit blow: exports to Japan slump after ‘landmark’ free trade deal
First such accord after leaving EU was predicted to bring £15bn boost but UK now lags rivalsThe first major fr…
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Labour attacks Kwarteng’s ‘disgraceful’ claim his mini-budget not to blame for UK financial chaos – as it happened
This live blog has now closed, you can find our latest political coverage hereMichael Gove, the levelling up s…
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Friend or foe: what world leaders think of Liz Truss
The probable next prime minister attracts mixed reactions abroad, from dislike in Moscow to irritation in Fran…
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Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan: calls for calm in Asia as US-China tensions rise
South Korea calls for dialogue and Japan conveys concerns over drills, while North Korea praises ChinaThe hist…
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Martin Rowson on world leaders at G7 – cartoon
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Why Britain is tilting to the Indo-Pacific region
Critics warn of imperial fantasy but the economic and political forces pulling the UK back to the region are r…
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Brexit: consortium of companies led by Fujitsu wins £200m Irish Sea contract
Deal is the first concrete implementation of the special arrangements for Northern IrelandA £200m contract to …
- Japan, Politics, Europe, Economics, Trade policy, European Union, Business, World news, Asia Pacific, UK news
Japan trade deal is small beer – but a welcome distraction
Agreement offers more for its symbolism than what Britain stands to gain economicallyThe international trade s…
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Softbank’s $4bn profit on US tech bets hasn’t impressed investors | Nils Pratley
Masayoshi Son looks like a gambler on a lucky streak so it’s no wonder shares in his firm were down 7%Would yo…
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Liz Truss’s post-Brexit stilton deal with Japan will not ‘make Britain grate again’ | Rick Burin
There’s nothing wrong with being proud of our national dishes, but focusing on cheese makes us look ridiculous…
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Love of Stilton drives wedge between UK and Japan in post-Brexit trade talks
Consensus crumbles after Liz Truss reportedly sought to make the cheese a part of negotiationsHaving promised …
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UK close to securing post-Brexit ‘continuity’ trade deal with Japan
Both sides seeking deal to secure continuous trade once Brexit implemented on 1 JanuaryThe UK is close to seal…
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Proof of the pudding is in spotted dick | Brief letters
Oldest novels | Pre-Raphaelite female artists | Puddings and afters | Risky Brexit manoeuvreOn what basis is T…